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NewsJessops reopens its doors under new owner Peter Jones of Dragons' Den
Jessops will today reopen its doors as Dragons’ Den TV star and new owner Peter Jones revives the 78-year-old business.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Waitrose’s budding plans for growth in the gardening sector
As Waitrose announces a new gardening range, we look at how the category is performing and whether there’s space for a new entrant.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Asda Price Lock
Asda’s new TV advert, which cheekily casts a mother as the ‘Chancellor of the Checkout’, proved worthy of a media melee.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Has private equity been good for retail?
Despite accusations of loading businesses with debt and short-termism, private equity firms insist their investments can help retailers thrive.
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OpinionComment: Peter Marks leaves a mixed legacy at the Co-operative
The claim by Co-op chief Peter Marks that he will be leaving the business in “great shape” may raise a few eyebrows.
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OpinionComment: Coherence, consistency, and completeness are key
Today’s consumers live complex lives. At every turn, they are bombarded with information and advice.
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GalleryStore gallery: Plenty in store at Trinity Leeds shopping centre
The opening of the Trinity Leeds shopping centre last week marked a new chapter for retail in Yorkshire’s commercial capital.
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Walmart to develop global ecommerce platform
Walmart is developing a global ecommerce platform called Pangea. Speaking to investors at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Consumer & Retail Conference, Walmart chief financial officer Charles Holley said: “We want to have a common global platform that can flex to the market.”The US retail giant also aims to ...
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OpinionRetail surgery: How do I know if affiliate marketing is right for my business?
How do I know if affiliate marketing is right for my business?
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I use SEO to create a cohesive brand presence?
How can I use SEO to create a cohesive brand presence?
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OpinionBlog: Regent Street's online hub curates social media content
The Crown Estate, the team behind Regent Street, has launched an online hub to pull together social media content about the West End destination from around the web.
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NewsHeston Blumenthal launches glasses range with Vision Express
TV chef Heston Blumenthal has designed an exclusive range of glasses influenced by his unqiue style which launch in Vision Express today.
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OpinionBlog: Retailers may need more customer-collaboration business models
It’s no secret the internet has transformed the way retailers must run their businesses.
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NewsDeputy PM to propose tax break on bonuses in John Lewis-type firms
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg is to propose a tax break on bonuses handed out to staff in employee-owned firms as he attempts to boost what he calls the “John Lewis economy”.
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NewsThe Co-op accepts IOUs in town hit by power cut
The Co-operative has been offering customers the chance to pay for goods with IOUs in a Scottish town that has been without power for five days.
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NewsSainsbury’s online director role expanded to spur digital growth
Sainsbury’s has expanded the remit of online director Jon Rudoe to encompass digital growth in new channels.
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NewsTopps Tiles profits expected to dip as it kicks off cost reduction initiatives
Topps Tiles underlying pre-tax profit is expected to fall in the 26 weeks to March 30 “against a background of weaker than expected demand”.
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Casino adds grocery offer to its Cdiscount website
Casino has added a grocery offer to its Cdiscount website. Shoppers receive free home delivery in metropolitan areas on orders over E20 (£17).Cdiscount is one of the most visited websites in France, and for the launch of the grocery service the etailer offered its cardholders a refund on their first ...
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Carrefour appoints Eric Uzan to head Italian operation
Carrefour has appointed Eric Uzan to head its Italian operation, effective from April 2.Uzan has been working for the group for more than a decade. He oversaw the development of the Americas region and, more recently, worked in Indonesia, where the French retailer spun off its operation last year.The appointment ...
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Metro Group reports decline in net profit
Metro Group reported a sharp decline in net profit by 86.3% to E101m (£86.1m) for the full year ended December 31.EBIT (before special items) suffered a double-digit decline across all formats with the exception of Galeria Kaufhof and real estate.Metro Group’s net sales rose 1.2% to E66.7bn (£56.8bn), supported by ...