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OpinionFor M&S’s Bolland, success is in the detail
When Marc Bolland succeeded Sir Stuart Rose as chief executive of Marks & Spencer, there was fevered speculation about the extent to which he would change strategic direction.
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Malcolm Walker’s next summit
As Iceland founder and chief executive Malcolm Walker returns from one feat - conquering Everest - he now faces another: the potential sale of failed bank Landsbanki’s 67% stake in the frozen food retailer.
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AnalysisHas Superdry peaked?
Following its IPO SuperGroup has outperformed the market, but recently some not-so-impressive figures suggest the bubble might have burst. Is this the case or is the City overreacting?
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OpinionCheshire’s grinning
The demise of Focus, pancaked under a pile of debt, brings long-expected consolidation in the DIY sector and a big beneficiary will be Kingfisher.
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AnalysisReasons to be cheerful
The bank holiday festivities are over and it is back to the grind of tough trading and ferocious competition. But it’s not all doom and gloom for the industry. Here we highlight why there is plenty of reason for optimism…
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AnalysisKevin Hawkins
Never far from the action, Kevin Hawkins has eschewed retirement on the golf course for the chance to head up a new Government retail taskforce. George MacDonald finds out why.
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Opinion
N Brown overlooked
While the etail era has made online outfitter Asos a share price star, another retailer well placed to benefit from changing shopper habits has been overlooked.
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AnalysisRetail in Scotland
Uncertainty over jobs and income plus the later time of Easter have had an impact on retail in Scotland, causing the worst drop in sales since 2000.
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OpinionTransformation takes time
Retailers should look on today’s tough market as an opportunity, says Sir Geoff Mulcahy.
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AnalysisWhat's big in 2011?
What is the state of UK retail in early 2011? That’s what Retail Week sought to find out with Retail 2011, the authoritative analysis of UK retail today. In this extract from the report, we look at the key themes that emerge.
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AnalysisTying the retail knot
Wills and Kate tie the knot tomorrow, and in keeping with the fervour we take a look back at some of the most notable marriages of retail businesses over the years. Have these unions stood the test of time or did they decide to go their separate ways? Charlotte Hardie ...
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Opinion
Argos down but not out
Is Argos the new Woolies, someone asked last week when parent Home Retail issued prelims showing plunging profits at the catalogue store business.
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OpinionSunday trading laws are not sustainable
Politicians have long talked about reducing retail regulation, but the Government’s Red Tape Challenge is the first sign of action.
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OpinionWhen the going gets tough...
As we head towards summer it’s now clear that this will be a very difficult year for UK retail.
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Tesco needs to rekindle UK shoppers' affection
In his short time in charge of Tesco, Phil Clarke has already shown he’s one for straight talking.
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AnalysisBest Buy returns to the basics in its bid for growth
Electronics retailer Best Buy has struggled of late and has outlined three new strategic priorities, which it believes will help it capture new growth opportunities in key categories and channels, fund growth efforts through structural opportunities and improve returns.
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OpinionWhat next for Templeman?
As he gets ready to hand over the reins at Debenhams in September, chief executive Rob Templeman could doubtless have his yacht of choice and put his feet up if he wanted.
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OpinionPushing water uphill
Thank heavens for Marks & Spencer. No, I’m not referring to its ready meals saving my latest dinner party.