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Operating in a downturn: strategies for success
It’s not all doom and gloom. The big hitters had lots of practical insight into surviving the crunch at this year’s Retail Week Conference. We summarise some of the hot topics discussed at the event
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Don McCarthy insists that Aurum's future is safe
Aurum chairman Don McCarthy has insisted that the future of the jewellery group is secure and said the retailer has outperformed the beleaguered jewellery sector.
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Debenhams considers second shot at Russia
Debenhams is in negotiations with potential franchise partners to open stores in Russia after putting plans for the country on hold last year.
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New Moss Boss chief lays out plans to sharpen in-store focus
Moss Bros chief executive Brian Brick has laid out his immediate focus for the business, after taking up the reins permanently at the menswear retailer.
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AnalysisRay Kelvin: the ‘closest man to Ted’
Ted Baker chief executive Ray Kelvin takes an unorthodox approach to retail. Amy Shields talked to him as he prepared to post results
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US retail could be on the turn, says Ted Baker chief Ray Kelvin
Ted Baker chief executive Ray Kelvin is optimistic that the economic crisis in the US is beginning to bottom out.
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Burberry launches childrenswear format
Fashion retailer Burberry has unveiled its first UK standalone childrenswear store at London’s Westbourne Grove in Notting Hill.
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Opinion
Retailers can thrive, not just survive
Before last week’s Oracle Retail Week Awards, some in the industry wondered if there were enough retailers doing well for all the gongs to be dished out.
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Inditex outperforms with growth in all its markets
Spanish fashion powerhouse Inditex achieved a market-busting performance last year, recording sales growth across all of its 73 markets.
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Umbro previews England kit in Shoreditch shop
Umbro will this week preview its new England shirt in a pop-up shop in London’s Shoreditch.
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OpinionJJB Sports: a game of two halves
All is fair in retail and football. Or not, it seems, if you are old sparring partners Dave Whelan and Mike Ashley in their battle for control over JJB Sports.
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February sales volume growth slows
The volume of retail sales in February was 0.4 per cent higher than last year, showing the lowest growth rate since September 1995.
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Next will not discount, despite 14 per cent profit slump
Next has reported a 14 per cent slump in pre-tax profits to 428.8m in its year-end results, but vowed not to change its Sales strategy in line with the rest of the high street.
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JJB sets out plans to secure future after gyms disposal
JJB Sports has today announced plans to propose a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) to its creditors to help secure the financial future of its core retail business.
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Moss Bros makes full-year loss
Pre-tax profits at Moss Bros have fallen after bearing the brunt of sector-wide torrid trading conditions in its last quarter.
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Signet to cut costs after challenging year
Jewellery giant Signet intends to slash costs and cut debt to cope with harsh trading conditions.
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Asos creates browser tool to track products
Asos has developed an application to allow customers to track particular products on its site through their web browser, whatever website they are looking at.
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Ted Baker profits slump 11.4%
Ted Baker’s full-year profits have been hit by difficult market conditions, down 11.4 per cent to 19.6m in the 53 weeks to January 31.