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NewsSir Philip Green in talks to expand Topshop/Topman US partnership
Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green aims to extend the partnership between his Topshop and Topman businesses and US department store group Nordstrom.
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Target opens first three Canadian stores
Target has opened its first three Canadian stores in Guelph, Milton and Fergus in the state of Ontario.The openings are intended as a pilot to prepare systems, train team members and determine operational readiness as the retailer prepares for the soft opening of 24 stores in Ontario later this month.Target ...
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EBay's new courier service attracts major US retailers
eBay’s new courier service, eBay Now has attracted major US retailers such as Target, Best Buy, Walgreens and Macy’s, reported Mashable.The service launched in October last year and is now available in San Francisco, New York and San Jose. The service allows shoppers to order items for same-day delivery throughout ...
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Gross sales rise at grocer Mercadona
Mercadona’s gross sales rose 7% to E17.8bn (£15.55bn) in 2012. Net income also increased 7% to E508m (£443.7m).The grocer invested E650m (£567.7m) to open 60 stores and hired 4,000 employees during the year, giving it a total staff count of 74,000.Mercadona is reportedly postponing global expansion.
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NewsSports Direct offers turnover deal on Republic stores’ rent
Republic’s owner, Sports Direct, has offered landlords 15% of stores’ turnover as part of a new lease proposal.
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NewsAnn Summers seeks prime locations to roll-out new shopfits
Ann Summers chief executive Jacqueline Gold has met landlords to explain the lingerie and sex toy retailer’s more sophisticated shopfit in a bid to secure prime locations.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Is Carrefour’s strategic plan equal to the market?
Despite challenges in formats and geography, Carrefour’s 2012 results were above expectations and saw its first rise in domestic profit.
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AnalysisAnalysis: There’s more than one way to keep the tills ringing
Tesco turned up the pressure on price again this week with its Price Promise scheme. But price isn’t everything.
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OpinionComment: Special retail occasions are reasons to celebrate
The best retailers are the ones that give their customers a good reason to part with their hard-earned cash.
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InterviewQ&A: Poundland chief executive Jim McCarthy
Poundland chief executive Jim McCarthy speaks to Retail Week about the retailer’s performance and growth prospects.
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NewsMaternity specialist Mamas & Papas unveils new look after rebrand
Mamas & Papas is to push the button on a rebrand including a new logo, packaging, store design and improved services.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Opticial retailer Vision Express, Head Shots
The new Vision Express campaign separates itself from the competition with an ad that depicts spectacle wearers as active go-getters.
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NewsLaura Ashley launches a sweet shop
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Laura and Bernard Ashley first producing printed headscarves at their Pimlico attic flat, retail search consultants Court & Spark created this cake complete with window displays and paving stones. Hansel and Gretel wouldn’t know where to start.
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AnalysisOracle Retail Week Awards: How John Lewis led the way and outperformed its rivals
John Lewis won both Oracle Retailer of the Year and Brandbank Multichannel Retailer of the Year. Managing director Andy Street talks about its success.
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AnalysisOracle Retail Week Awards: Alliance Boots’ Stefano Pessina takes home leader prize
Stefano Pessina won the 2013 Clarity Search Retail Leader of the Year award. Tiffany Holland finds out why he’s ahead of the pack.
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AnalysisOracle Retail Week Awards: Value supermarket retailer Aldi scales new heights
Aldi has gained ground rapidly in recent years and consumers are flocking to its stores. Nick Hughes explains how it won The Zolfo Cooper Growth Retailer of the Year award.
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AnalysisOracle Retail Week Awards: Hotel Chocolat reaps rewards for innovation and branding
Hotel Chocolat is the Speciality Retailer of the Year. Rebecca Thomson outlines how it caught the judges’ eyes.
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AnalysisOracle Retail Week Awards: Sainsbury’s takes gold for Paralympic tie-up
The Mirror Group Marketing/Advertising Campaign of the Year award was won by Sainsbury’s for its sponsorship of the 2012 Paralympic Games.
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AnalysisOracle Retail Week Awards: Hobbycraft sets management standards
Stephanie Hush of Hobbycraft won the NCR Store Manager of the Year award for her determination, enthusiasm and sales growth success.
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AnalysisOracle Retail Week Awards: Asos’ appeal makes it a global star
Fashion specialist Asos is named the 2013 PayLater Pure-Play Etailer of the Year following a storming performance in 2012.