All General merchandise articles – Page 248
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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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Noukie’s to bring toy shops to UK
Belgian toy retailer and brand Noukie’s plans to open its first stores in the UK early next year.
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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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Department stores shape up to fight downturn
Leading department store chiefs have outlined plans to focus on differentiation from competitors, local-level retailing and nurturing talent to ride out the downturn.
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Opinion
The Retail Week – June 6, 2008
How many shops have you closed this year? Following the high-profile opening of Liverpool One and all the associated festivities, that might come across as a grumpy old man’s question, but, as the downturn persists, it’s one that all retailers should ask themselves if they haven’t done so already.
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Opinion
All aboard the global express
Mass and niche brands alike can make the most of the opportunity the world stage presents
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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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John Lewis to reveal ad push as sales drop
John Lewis will launch an ad campaign next week setting itself apart from its high street rivals.
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WHSmith posts 'reassuring' sales update
WHSmith has revealed a “reassuring” interim trading update, despite a fall in like-for-like sales.
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Halfords celebrates 20th year of sales growth
Halfords has reported its 20th consecutive year of sales growth as it benefited from an increase in customer car maintenance and a resurgence in the trend for cycling.
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Orange unveils plans for UK business
Mobile phone company Orange has unveiled a new strategy for its UK business that includes ramping up its store count from 338 to 400 by next year.
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Staples ups offer for Corporate Express
US office supplies retailer Staples has increased its offer for rival Dutch business Corporate Express by 14 per cent.
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Ideal Shopping Direct finance director makes exit
Ideal Shopping Direct finance director David Blake is to step down from his role.
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M&S shakes up stores
Rose ditches traditional structure to divide food and general stores management
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Mothercare reviews estate as results shine
Mothercare has smashed City forecasts by revealing stellar preliminary results and plans for a property overhaul.
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Opinion
Retail needs a woman’s touch
We are surrounded by examples of powerful women, so why are there so few in retailing?
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John Lewis sales fall again
John Lewis Partnership has suffered another drop in sales at its department stores.
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Opinion
The Retail Week – May 30, 2008
While the American economy might be heading towards recession, New York still remains the epicentre of the retail world.
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Flying Brands to miss targets
Home shopping group Flying Brands has continued to suffer from bad debts and warned that it will miss full-year profits by 1.1 million.