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AnalysisAnalysis: Quality and design drive Sainsbury’s non-food growth
Sainsbury’s non-food business has “come of age”. We discover how quality and design have played a vital part in its rejuvenated offer.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Department store Debenhams, Life Made Fabulous
Debenhams’ new ad campaign sticks to the “winning formula” of showcasing star fashion designers, this time Ben de Lisi and Jasper Conran.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is the Irish retail market down and out?
The appointment of examiners at B&Q Ireland has cast fresh doubts on the turbulent Irish market but, there are opportunities for growth too.
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Analysis
Advertising on Amazon: What do retailers need to know?
For the first time retailers can purchase display advertisements with retail giant Amazon to draw traffic to their own sites.
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AnalysisProfile: Morrisons convenience managing director Gordon Mowat
This week Morrisons added six former HMV stores to its growing convenience business. Retail Week meets the man at the centre of the expansion, Gordon Mowat.
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OpinionComment: Retailers must stay sharp and alert to succeed
Lounging on the elevated veranda at the Royal Madikwe Safari Lodge, I survey a muddy waterhole and reflect on today’s highly successful dawn game drive.
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News
Walmart records solid trading for fourth quarter
Walmart recorded solid trading in its fourth quarter. In the 13 weeks to January 25 group net sales increased by 3.9% to $127.1bn (£84.13bn). Group income from continuing operations rose 7.9% to $5.6bn (£3.71bn).Much of the growth was driven by overseas operations. Walmart International reported a 6.9% increase in fourth-quarter ...
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Walmart to continue expansion drive in Mexico and Central America
Walmart plans to continue its expansion drive in Mexico and Central America this year.The retailer will invest between MXN17.3bn (£902.4m) and MXN17.9bn (£933.7m) in the region this year to expand and modernise. That would be at least MXN2.5bn (£130.4m) higher than investments made in 2012.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can we deal with underperforming stores?
How can we deal with underperforming stores?
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I optimise my email marketing campaigns for mobile devices?
How can I optimise my email marketing campaigns for mobile devices?
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OpinionComment: Sports Direct's Republic buy ups pressure on JD Sports
Mike Ashley has made his desire to target JD Sports no secret and his latest acquisition of clothing retailer Republic aids his plans to grow the fashion side of the business further, intensifying competition between the two.
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NewsBudget variety retailer Tiger pre-tax profits rocket 101%
Budget variety retailer Tiger enjoyed a record 2012 as pre-tax profits rocketed 101% to £1.6m in the year as the retailer expanded its store base.
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NewsFormer Tesco US boss Tim Mason poised for UK retail return
Former Tesco US boss Tim Mason is in advanced talks to join Sun European, one of the front runners to buy up-for-sale retailer Dreams.
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OpinionComment: No more horsing around for retailers as they put scandal to rest
The horse meat scandal, which has dominated headlines for the past month, has opened a rich seam because it appeals to the British sense of humour.
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NewsHolland & Barrett to launch new ad strategy promoting “The Good Life”
Health and beauty retailer Holland & Barrett will launch a £9m advertising campaign tonight called The Good Life in a move away from its traditional promotion-led advertising.
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NewsFamilies cut back on spending despite £5 rise in disposable income
UK families were £5 a week better off compared to the same month last year but confidence and spending among shoppers is still low, according to research by Asda.
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NewsTesco launches website to reassure customers on horse meat contamination
Tesco has launched its Food News website as it attempts to reassure customers over its supply chain following the horse meat scandal.
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NewsSports Direct buys young fashion retailer Republic out of administration
Sportswear giant Sports Direct has confirmed it has acquired young fashion retailer Republic out of administration.
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NewsSports Direct owner Mike Ashley front runner in Republic race
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has emerged as the front runner to snap up the majority of collapsed fashion chain Republic’s business.
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NewsJohn Lewis staff in consultation as it relocates distribution centre
John Lewis is to relocate a key distribution centre from west London to Milton Keynes putting 560 staff under consultation.