More on Me + Em – Page 1909
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AnalysisAnalysis: What are the new destinations for retail property?
Retailers are increasingly considering new types of locations for trading, from quirky one-off sites to expanding transport hubs.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers get to grips with warehousing challenges
A sudden crash in warehouse construction is sending shockwaves through the property industry. What challenges do retailers now face?
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AnalysisAnalysis: New hope for London Oxford Street’s east end
Is the arrival of Primark and the forthcoming Crossrail hub enough to kick-start the much-needed regeneration of the eastern end?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Out-of-town locations top the charts for retailers
Retail park sales growth has eclipsed in-town performance and has encouraged more leisure operators to expand their out-of-town locations.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The retailers’ pursuit for favourable UK lease terms
Fashion giant H&M is reported to have challenged the status quo last year with a hefty set of lease demands. How will landlords respond?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Superquinn’s Feargal Quinn - setting the right retail example
In this extract from his new book legendary retailer Feargal Quinn, founder of Superquinn, shares his thoughts on leadership.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Topshop The Future of the Fashion Show
More than two million people in 100 countries live-streamed Topshop’s fashion show in 2012, so the 2013 eventhad to be bigger and better.
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AnalysisSites: Argos Vs Primark
Peter Veash Managing director of The BIO Agency, shares his view of good and bad sites.
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AnalysisMaplin boss John Cleland on expansion, strategy and business rates
Maplin chief executive John Cleland speaks to Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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AnalysisProfile: Chris Matthews, Go Outdoors’ new chief executive
Chris Matthews, the new Go Outdoors boss, should find the UK a breeze having navigated the stormy waters of retail in Greece.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: How Ahold's ICA sale will shape EU markets
Ahold has revealed it has reached an agreement with Swedish retail development company Hakon Invest on the sale of its 60% holding in ICA.
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AnalysisRestructuring for online growth: What retailers need to know
As sales rise faster online than in traditional bricks and mortar stores, retailers are starting to restructure to reflect this shift.
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AnalysisInfographic: The benefits of adopting Google Shopping
Google Shopping – the search engine’s marketplace – has moved from a free to a paid inclusion service presenting challenges for retailers.
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OpinionComment: Property brings opportunity as well as challenges for retail
Property expansion is no longer the central priority it once was, but there is still plenty to consider when it comes to developing space.
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OpinionComment: Department store Selfridges is the star of the show
From the sitcom Are You Being Served? to the drama A Woman of Substance, department stores have long provided rich material for TV.
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OpinionComment: It’s time to ease business rates as stores stand empty
The latest stats on shop vacancy rates showed a gulf where high streets and shopping centres are thriving and those looking gap-toothed.
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News
Walmart has 'worst sales start to a month in seven years'
Walmart has reportedly had the worst sales start to a month in seven years, according to a leaked internal email obtained by Bloomberg.The email, from the company’s vice-president of finance and logistics Jerry Murray, reported that month-to-date sales were “a total disaster”.Possible reasons for the poor performance from the retailer ...
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NewsDebenhams eyes furniture sales jump via catalogue launch
Debenhams is targeting a 50% jump in furniture sales as it launches its biggest ever catalogue this weekend.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What is the most effective store model of the future?
What is the most effective store model of the future?
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OpinionRetail surgery: What can retailers learn from the luxury brand market?
What can retailers learn from the luxury brand market?