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AnalysisAnalysis: Breathing new life into a retailer after administration
The future of three high street names, Internaçionale, ModelZone and Dwell, were left hanging in the balance this week after they collapsed into administration.
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NewsCollapsed ModelZone makes 20 head office job cuts
Collapsed retailer ModelZone has made 20 head office redundancies after collapsing into administration last week.
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NewsSports Direct takes control of outdoor goods brand Yeomans
Sports Direct has acquired a majority stake in outdoor sports chain Yeomans as it adds to its growing stable of retail brands.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retail’s role in solving youth unemployment
Retailers are trying to address the jobs crisis affecting many youngsters.
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NewsFormer Baugur boss goes to European Court to fight tax conviction
Jon Asgeir Johannesson, the former chief executive of now defunct Icelandic investment firm Baugur, which had stakes in large retailers including House of Fraser, has filed a complaint to the European Court of Human Rights to try to overturn a tax evasion conviction.
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NewsHammerson submits plans for £130m Leeds development
Landlord Hammerson has submitted its planning application for the £130m development of Victoria Gate in Leeds.
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GalleryStore gallery: Bunte Schokowelt, the ‘colourful chocolate world’ of Berlin
Ritter Sport Bunte Schokowelt in Berlin has taken a proprietary brand of chocolate bar and made a themed flagship experience out of it.
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NewsSainsbury's launches mobile phone network with Vodafone to drive loyalty
Sainsbury’s has launched a mobile phone network in conjunction with Vodafone to drive customer loyalty.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to create 1,400 work placements for young people
Marks & Spencer has linked up with youth charity The Prince’s Trust to create 1,400 work placements for youngsters.
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NewsSir Philip Green set to step up Arcadia expansion overseas
Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia is planning to significantly ramp up its expansion, planning 185 overseas stores by next summer.
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OpinionComment: Investment in store design can bring retail success
The best store design and visual merchandising will still carry the day for those who are prepared to take time and invest in it.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Kiddicare attracts the crowds at new Enfield store
Parenting and maternity specialist Kiddicare has opened its latest store in Enfield, London.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Using in-store displays to maximise sales performance
Pressure on stores to deliver strong sales means fixtures are becoming an increasingly important component of the brand offer. Mark Faithfull looks at some innovations.
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GalleryLuxury retailer Chanel opens new flagship store in London’s West End
Chanel’s luxury flagship store trades alongside premium rivals in London’s West End. John Ryan takes a look around.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What can be found in the windows of London’s West End?
It’s supposed to be summer and retailers have responded with windows that reflect the season. John Ryan takes a look.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The business of shopping – improving your chances of success
At what point do you stop and wonder whether the stores that you’ve spent time putting together might not be faring as well as the rest?
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AnalysisAnalysis: The ISG Retail Week Interiors Awards - Why they matter
The store design sector’s annual fest is coming up oncemore. There are lots of benefits from attending the ISG Retail Week Interiors Awards at the Hilton on Park Lane.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Uniqlo finds new ways to bring excitement to its stores
One of the trends that seems to be becoming more prevalent in store promotion is the move towards taking a well-known name or brand, linking it with a host store and then standing back and waiting for the sales to pour in.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How to achieve design success when expanding overseas
There’s more to success overseas than turning up and hoping for the best. John Ryan talks to Raj Wilkinson, creative director at JHP Design.
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OpinionComment: How to use extra space in Tesco stores and is it worth it?
There will be those who are prepared to criticise Tesco for a rumoured decision to allow Sports Direct into its bigger stores, but this has to be better than empty space.