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Store of the week: Marks & Spencer Colliers Wood
An edge-of-town store measuring 100,000 sq ft (9,290 sq m) is hardly remarkable these days, but when it is the biggest store that a retailer has opened in a large city for a decade, it’s worth taking a look at.
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AnalysisDebenhams takes the high ground at Liverpool One
Debenhams’ new store at Liverpool One is built on a slope, but that is only one of many striking differences about the topsy-turvy shop. John Ryan goes to see what all the hype is about
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Time to get used to tough trading
Flaming June? Never mind June, it’s been flaming difficult for months. Bad weather and credit-crunched consumers have conspired, along with a plethora of other problems, to put much of retail into A&E.
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Debenhams strategy pays as it builds fashion share
Debenhams chief executive Rob Templeman expects to make further gains in clothing market share this month and has defended his strategy in the face of City criticism.
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NewsJack Wills offshoot to expand shopper base
Multichannel lifestyle retailer Jack Wills is to launch a sister fascia in the UK to tap into an older customer base.
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John Lewis sales slide
John Lewis continues to be hit by difficult trading conditions, with sales at its department stores down 4.7 per cent in the week to May 31.
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Baugur founder fails to overturn convictions
Baugur founder and executive chairman J n sgeir J hannesson failed to have a conviction of bookkeeping charges thrown out in an Icelandic Court yesterday.
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M&S lowers bonus targets
Marks & Spencer directors must increase earnings per share by 8 per cent next year if they are to receive their bonuses.
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AnalysisRetailers’ eBay stores: You can’t knock a bargain
High street retailers with their own eBay stores are getting better prices and clearing more stock. Liz Morrell weighs up the risks and rewards of a relationship with the auction site
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Blacks Leisure eyes market towns to spark a turnaround
Outdoor specialist retailer Blacks Leisure will target market towns for its eponymous, Millets and Freespirit stores as part of new chief executive Neil Gillis’s turnaround plan.
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Oasis links with Liberty as it backs sub-brands
Oasis will launch a capsule clothing range using Liberty’s iconic prints next season as it drives sales of its sub-brands.
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McCarthy insists Baugur will not abandon Moss Bros after bid flop
Moss Bros non-executive director and Baugur board member Don McCarthy has firmly reiterated the Icelandic investor’s commitment to working with Moss Bros shareholders and management to revive the menswear retailer.
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People person
New Look veteran Ann Chan is so passionate about focusing on staff that she switched disciplines to head HR. Katie Kilgallen finds out how she is defining, and driving forward, a new cultural vision
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Debenhams continues to gain market share
Debenhams has continued to increase its clothing market share, while Marks & Spencer has made gains and Next’s market share losses have slowed.
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New Alexon chief to start this month
Fashion group Alexon has revealed that new chief executive Jane McNally will join the retailer on June 16. Outgoing chief executive John Osborn will retire on August 29.
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Mel B visits three Debenhams stores to promote lingerie
Debenhams shoppers across the country are today being given the chance to meet Spice Girl Mel B. Mel B will visit three Debenhams stores today in her role as the new face and body of Ultimo lingerie. She will spend time at the London Oxford Street store, the brand new ...
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Tiffany and Mulberry sign for Westfield luxury zone
Westfield has signed two new retailers to the luxury area of its west London development.
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Primark gears up for European expansion
Value fashion retailer Primark is preparing to push the button on European expansion plans.
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GalleryMarks & Spencer – Colliers Wood
The biggest store from Marks and Spencer in a decade is in a South London suburb.