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Undervalued retailers on Micky Jagtiani’s radar
Debenhams shareholder and boss of Dubai-based Landmark Group Micky Jagtiani has said that he sees opportunities to invest in under-valued retailers.
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Harvey Nichols profits slide as downturn hits wealthy
Despite difficult trading conditions, Harvey Nichols chief executive Joseph Wan sees opportunities to take advantage.
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John Lewis Partnership sales pick up
Sales at department store John Lewis in the week to March 14 dropped 4.1 per cent to 45.1m.
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Kaupthing takes stake in Mulberry
Kaupthing Bank Luxembourg, a subsidiary of the Icelandic bank, is understood to have bought retail entrepreneur Kevin Stanford’s stake in Mulberry.
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Gap chief admits errors but says change is afoot
Rather than blame all his woes on the economic downturn, Gap chairman and chief executive Glenn Murphy admitted the retailer has made business errors that contributed to a loss of market share for the past five years.
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Analysis
Baugur’s bankruptcy
Baugur’s collapse signals the end of one of retail’s most colourful investors. Our new regular column explains what its demise means for the retail scene.
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Ted Baker is still on the right course
Idiosyncratic fashion retailer and brand Ted Baker reveals full-year numbers on Wednesday.
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AnalysisAdrian Thompson: At the heart of change at New Look
As New Look plans its HQ move, a cultural shift is already afoot. Group business change director Adrian Thompson tells Joanna Perry why IT underpins this and of the changes involved.
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Morrisons wins Retailer of the Year for second year running
Morrisons was again named Retailer of the Year last night at the Oracle Retail Week Awards .
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NewsSir Stuart Rose: my legacy to M&S
Marks Spencer executive chairman Sir Stuart Rose told the Retail Week Conference that he had three objectives. “I’d like to see the business have a clear passage through the slowdown, to have a coherent plan for here and overseas and a seamless and successful transition to new leadership,” ...
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Opinion
Debenhams no longer 'going south'
Speaking at the Retail Week Conference today, Debenhams international director Francis McAuley revealed how some things can just get lost in translation.
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NewsThe challenges of the crunch
Three emerging retailers have been discussing the opportunities and challenges of growing a retail business, particularly in the present challenging economic conditions.
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Brian Brick appointed chief executive of Moss Bros as SRG restructures
Moss Bros has announced that Brian Brick has been appointed chief executive.
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NewsRetailers should continue to expand abroad
Retailers should continue to invest in overseas expansion in spite of the recession, according to key retail chiefs.
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NewsRecession and threat of regulation could boost responsible retail
Co-op head of sustainable development Paul Monaghan said the recession is “heaven sent” in terms of curbing the radical economic growth that was destroying the environment.
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More Original Shoe Company and Qube stores close
More Original Shoe Company and Qube stores have been closed by their administrators with the loss of 121 jobs.
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Phil Wrigley: price rises 'a bit of an inevitability'
Product price rises will be an inevitable consequence of the deepening recession, said New Look executive chairman Phil Wrigley at the Retail Week conference.
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Value retailers confident despite mid-market discounting
Value retailers believe that they are still able to differentiate themselves from mid-market retailers who are discounting heavily and increasing their promotional activity.
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Boden invests in warehouse system to support growth
Boden is planning to replace the warehouse management system within its UK warehouse, following the successful adoption of technology used in its US operation.
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Blacks trading 'in line with expectations'
Blacks Leisure has updated the City this morning and said that trading since the Christmas period has been in line with management expectations.