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OpinionComment: Mixed messages for retail economy in 2014
There have rarely been so many mixed messages about what really is going on with the economy and what 2014 will look like. It seems we are enjoying rapid economic recovery.
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InterviewQ&A: Waterstones retail director Rik McShane
Waterstones retail director Rik McShane talks about the changes at the bookseller under owner Alexander Mamut.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How succession planning can help you find the perfect retail chief executive
Sainsbury’s commercial director Mike Coupe is set to take over as chief executive from Justin King later this year. But a finding boss can be a difficult process which succession planning can help with.
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NewsIntu gets green light for £100m Watford development
Shopping centre owner Intu has received planning consent for its £100m plan to redevelop Watford town centre and refurbish its existing shopping centre.
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NewsFormer B&Q boss Martyn Phillips backs leadership training venture
Former B&Q chief executive Martyn Phillips has bought an equity stake in leadership training business Leading Edge.
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NewsFirst online pound shop launches ahead of Poundshop.com debut
An online pound shop has launched this week for the first time, pipping Poundland co-founder Steve Smith’s Poundshop.com venture to the post.
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NewsFrench Connection shaves £1m off expected full-year pre-tax losses
French Connection has revealed it expects to deliver better annual results than originally forecast, shaving £1m off its pre-tax losses.
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OpinionComment: Overseas retailers join the race to float
While British retailers line up to float, overseas groups are also eyeing London listings.
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NewsTopshop and Topman to open giant flagship on Fifth Avenue
Topshop and Topman are set to launch on Fifth Avenue in New York this autumn with a giant flagship store.
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NewsArgos and Homebase demand rebate from suppliers
Argos and Homebase are the latest retailers to demand a rebate from suppliers.
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NewsJanuary Sales push shop price deflation to deepest level since 2006
Shop price deflation in January accelerated to its deepest level since December 2006 as retailers slashed prices in the post-Christmas Sales.
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NewsSainsbury’s boss Justin King warns prices could rise in independent Scotland
Sainsbury’s outgoing chief executive Justin King has cautioned food prices could rise in an independent Scotland.
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OpinionComment: Ann Summers' Jacqueline Gold on consumer conversations
Openness and honesty are essential in order to build shoppers’ trust, says Ann Summers chief executive Jacqueline Gold
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Walmart lowers its sights after weak fourth quarter
Global colossus Walmart has unexpectedly lowered profit expectations for its final quarter.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's, BRC shop prices, Argos, Homebase and more
Retail news round-up on February 4, 2014: Kantar shows Sainsbury’s strongest performer over Christmas, BRC says shop prices down 1% in January, Argos and Homebase send supplier letters and more.
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OpinionComment: Retailers can't afford to take their foot off the digital pedal
Marketing, buying and merchandising, IT, store operations, ecommerce - it’s the retail structure we know and love.
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NewsSally targets 25 new format stores to drive its retail offer
Beauty retailer and wholesaler Sally is targeting opening up to 25 UK stores in its new format which combines retail and trade areas.
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NewsThe easy days of ecommerce are over, says former Wiggle boss
The easy days of ecommerce are over, according to former Wiggle chief executive Humphrey Cobbold.
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NewsRetail has only seen the tip of the iceberg with mobile, says Carphone Warehouse boss
Retail has only seen the ‘tip of the iceberg’ of the effect mobile will have, according to Carphone Warehouse chief executive Andrew Harrison.
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NewsHouse of Fraser redesigns website with touchscreens in mind
Department store House of Fraser has relaunched its website and has designed it with touchscreen devices in mind.