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AnalysisInternational analysis: Casino hopes to take top spot in Thailand with new stores
French retailer Casino has ambitious plans to triple its number of locations in Thailand by 2016, when it hopes to operate 1,250 stores.
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AnalysisRetail Week Live 2013: What are this year's big themes?
Retail Week Live is where industry leaders share insight and ideas. Here we highlight some of this year’s big themes.
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AnalysisRetail Week Live 2013: Who is speaking?
Some of the most respected and experienced leaders in the retail sector will share their knowledge and thoughts on the challenges retailers face in 2013 at Retail Week Live.
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OpinionComment: Online retail can cause dilemmas for retailers
Digital retailing made Christmas for the industry, it seems.
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OpinionComment: Facing up to this year’s challenges
As we move into 2013, I am confident that Usdaw is in a strong position to tackle the challenges that lie ahead for us and for our members during the current challenging economic circumstances.
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AnalysisChristmas roundup: Fashion - Stock kept tight to avoid discounting
Fashion retailers have reported a strong Christmas but remain cautious about the year ahead.
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AnalysisChristmas roundup: Entertainment - Book sales boost entertainment
The Works has reaffirmed its faith in physical books despite rising ebook sales.
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AnalysisChristmas roundup: Food - Convenience was King for shoppers
Convenience stores proved vital in grocery over Christmas as stretched shoppers rushed to local shops to raid remaining supplies before the big day.
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NewsMarks & Spencer Christmas like-for-likes fall as clothing sales slump
Marks & Spencer’s like-for-like sales fell 1.8% over Christmas, when clothing sales slumped.
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InterviewQ&A: The White Company chief executive Will Kernan
The White Company’s posted strong Christmas trading and also revealed it more than doubled its operating profit to £4.5m in the 53 weeks to March 31. Retail Week speaks to chief executive Will Kernan about how the retailer generated sales growth.
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NewsAmazon creates 100 technology jobs in London
Amazon is expanding its Digital Media Development Centre in London, creating 100 new technology jobs.
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NewsDreams posts 7.2% like-for-like sales jump
Up-for-sale beds retailer Dreams has recorded a 7.2% rise in like-for-like sales over Christmas and New Year.
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OpinionComment: Jessops' failure reflects declining market
The failure of Jessops would represent the latest in a long line of casualties within the UK electricals market.
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NewsTesco to appoint HoF's Robin Terrell as multichannel director
Tesco is poised to unveil that is has appointed House of Fraser’s Robin Terrell as its multichannel director.
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OpinionBlog: Sainsbury's should be looking over its shoulder
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King was as bullish as ever today, reporting a “record-breaking” Christmas.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How is Ted Baker consistently delivering growth?
As Ted Baker today revealed a 20.9% surge in retail sales over Christmas, Retail Week takes a look at how the quirky fashion retailer is achieving consistently strong growth.
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NewsAmerican Apparel increases online sales by 38%
US fashion retailer American Apparel has increased e-commerce sales by 38% after rolling out a new web platform.
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NewsUPDATED: Jessops collapses into administration, store closures expected
Jessops has collapsed into administration with PwC appointed as administrator, as tipped by Retail Week this morning.
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NewsPlay.com to shut down retail business
Play.com is to shut down its retail business to become a marketplace in March.
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AnalysisSainsbury’s: What the analysts say
Sainsbury’s today reported what it dubbed a “record-breaking Christmas” and recorded a 0.9% uplift in like-for-like sales in the third quarter. The City praised its own label growth but questioned the retailer’s return on investment.