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OpinionNick Bubb’s Verdict: Dixons – could the 'dream scenario' come true?
Shareholders in Dixons have been haunted by the prospect of the UK recovery being frittered away by persistent losses in peripheral businesses.
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AnalysisThe Grimsey Review: Retailers’ reaction
Former Focus boss Bill Grimsey released his review of the high street featuring 31 recommendations to Government yesterday including a freeze on parking charges and a levy on large retailers to fun start ups. Retail Week rounds up the reaction.
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AnalysisSupergroup's first quarter: What the analysts say
Supergroup like-for-likes increased 8.5% in its first quarter due to its policy not to run Sales. Retail Week takes a look at what the analysts say.
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OpinionBlog: Tesco UK chief Chris Bush on the grocer's approach to the changing high street
When Tesco announces it wants to open a store in a town, some assume it’s a foregone conclusion that the store will be built eventually. In reality it is only ever the start of a process of planning and consultation.
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NewsSuperGroup no Sale policy helps revenue soar over prolonged summer, says boss
SuperGroup’s policy not to run Sales helped revenue soar during the prolonged summer period, according to chief executive Julian Dunkerton.
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NewsMaplin sponsors Channel 4's Gadget Man with humorous ads
Electronics retailer Maplin is to sponsor its first TV show in its 41-year history as it ties up with Channel 4’s Gadget Man series.
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NewsSuperGroup first quarter sales jump reflects brand's 'enduring appeal'
Fashion retailer SuperGroup’s like-for-likes jumped 8.5% in the 13 weeks to July 28 reflecting the “enduring appeal” of the brand, according to boss Julian Dunkerton.
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NewsDixons to sell Pixmania and Turkish arm to focus on stronger markets
Electricals retailer Dixons is to sell its underperforming French etail business Pixmania and its loss-making Turkish arm ElectroWorld.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Arcadia, TM Lewin, Inditex, Toys R Us
Retail news round-up September 5, 2013 Arcadia ecommerce chief Alex Tait departs, TM Lewin opens shop in Nigeria, Inditex-owned Stradivarius enters the UK with an online launch, Toys R Us drops gender labelling for its products
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NewsCoombes backtracks on plans to revive the Comet name
The entrepreneur who planned to revive the Comet name has u-turned in his attempts to breathe new life into the iconic electricals retailer’s moniker.
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NewsBrantano and Jones Bootmaker tap concession growth
Brantano UK narrowed its operating losses and sister retailer Jones Bootmaker increased operating profit as the footwear specialists eye expansion through concessions.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Victoria Plumb - the low cost alternative to high street
Bathroom etailer Victoria Plumb’s new campaign is designed to promote low prices by reminding shoppers of its low overheads compared with store-based rivals.
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AnalysisWebsite review: Phones 4 U Vs EE
Jamie Turner, chief technology officer at Postcode Anywhere, shares his view of good and bad sites.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Where will Kate Bostock take Coast?
Kate Bostock will take the helm at occasionwear retailer Coast this month. Rebecca Thomson looks at what her appointment as chief executive might mean for the business.
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OpinionComment: Promotions versus Everyday Low Prices at Asda
I notice that Asda is once again saying that Everyday Low Prices (EDLP) is driving its volume growth. Apparently £100m annual EDLP investment will prove more sustainable than going for top-line growth through promotions.
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Analysis
International analysis: Has China become too hard for retailers to crack?
In the past year, many international retailers have either quit or are considering exiting the Chinese market.
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NewsSelfridges-owned Dutch department store group De Bijenkorf to restructure property estate
Selfridges-owned Dutch department store group De Bijenkorf is to invest €200m into seven new flagships as it closes five of its 12 stores which do not fit its “premium experience” model.
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NewsAsos hires sourcing director from Blacks and Millets
Asos has hired Simon Platts from outdoors retailers Blacks and Millets as sourcing director.
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NewsRetailers lambast Grimsey Review's proposed levy on large retailers
Retailers have slammed calls outlined in the Grimsey Review for them to invest hundreds of millions of pounds into a high street levy at a time when they are already battling heavy tax burdens.
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NewsOutgoing Home Retail boss Terry Duddy eyes retail executive role
Outgoing Home Retail chief executive Terry Duddy wants to take on an executive position within retail when he steps down from the Argos-owner next year.