All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 36
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AnalysisIn the news: Tesco chairman Sir Richard Broadbent profiled
The Tesco chairman faced harsh words at the grocer’s AGM last week, but he remains committed to a considered, long-term approach.
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OpinionComment: Is Mothercare suitor Destination Maternity a heroic prince or a frog?
An overseas suitor offering to solve all a retailer’s financial woes sounds like a dream, but on closer inspection, the American retailer keen to buy Mothercare could be a frog rather than a prince.
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NewsMothercare: Destination Maternity bid "significantly undervalues" the business
Mothercare said that it rejected US retailer Destination Maternity’s offer for the company as it “significantly undervalued” the business.
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NewsSports Direct steps up row with 'anti-competitive' Adidas
Sports Direct has stepped up its row with sportswear giant Adidas and is understood to have reported it to the competition authorities.
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NewsMothercare rejects two bids from US firm Destination Maternity
Mothercare has rejected two bids from US firm Destination Maternity, which plans to merge the two companies with a new proposal on the table.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why did Alshaya fail to make La Senza work in the UK?
La Senza owner Alshaya failed to differentiate the brand meaning it failed to find an audience in a crowded lingerie marketplace.
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NewsGrocery inflation falls to lowest level in eight years, says Kantar
Grocery inflation fell to its lowest level since October 2006 over the last quarter as Morrisons and Tesco share continued to fall.
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NewsSales near for Kiddicare and Co-op's chemist business
A sale is nearing for both Morrisons-owned Kiddicare and the Co-op’s chemist business with deals being hammered out in the next few weeks.
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NewsAldi and Lidl sales to double in five years as hypermarkets lose appeal
Sales from Aldi and Lidl are forecast to double over the next five years as hypermarket sales are poised to fall, according to the IGD.
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NewsAdidas offers olive branch to Sports Direct after replica shirt row
The boss of Adidas has insisted he still wants to work with Sports Direct but admits he is not happy with “presentation” in store.
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NewsPrimark investigation concludes 'cry for help' labels in clothes are hoax
Primark has concluded that the ‘cry for help’ labels found sewn onto garments bought from its Swansea stores are a hoax carried out in the UK.
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AnalysisLive blog: Tesco AGM 2014
The Tesco annual general meeting takes place today at a time where the grocer’s market share is falling. Retail Week brings you live commentary from the event.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How multichannel retailers rank by online sales
As Dixons breaks through the £1bn online sales barrier - equivalent to a quarter of Amazon’s £4bn UK retail sales - Retail Week Knowledge Bank looks at how it compares to other multichannel players.
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NewsArgos appoints head of IT, commercial and supply chain
Argos has appointed Henrietta Baring to the newly created position of head of IT, commercial and supply chain to help it become a “digital retail leader”.
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NewsMorrisons backs Murray with launch of 'Straw Murrays' in Wimbledon store
England’s crashing exit from the World Cup means retailers are pinning their hopes on Wimbledon to boost consumer confidence.
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NewsAmazon launches click-and-collect lockers in London Tube stations
Amazon is introducing its lockers in two London Underground stations to make picking up orders more convenient for shoppers on the go.
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NewsHouse of Fraser first-quarter like-for-likes edge up as it plots revamps
House of Fraser like-for-likes rose 2% and losses remained level with its first quarter last year as the retailer plots 20 store refurbishments.
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NewsUS retailer Opening Ceremony to open a Shoreditch pop-up shop
Cult US fashion retailer Opening Ceremony is poised to open a pop-up store at the Ace Hotel in Shoreditch, east London.
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NewsShoe Zone aims to benefit from 'retail friendly' property market with 'more prime' sites
Shoe Zone boss Anthony Smith said the “retail friendly” property market had helped it maximise profits as it eyes relocations to larger, more prime sites.
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AnalysisCoping in an emergency: Retail lessons from the Asos warehouse fire
Asos resumed trading today after a fire broke out at its main warehouse on Friday. What plans do retailers need to have in place to cope if disaster strikes?