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NewsWest End footfall surges 17.7% on Saturday
West End retailers enjoyed a 17.7% surge in footfall last Saturday with sales over the weekend totalling more than £200m.
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NewsLondon Underground drivers confirm Boxing Day strikes
London Underground drivers are due to go on strike on Boxing Day in a row over pay, disrupting one of the busiest shopping days of the year for retailers in the capital.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who is Apollo Global Management?
Investment specialist Apollo Global Management acquired 10% of HMV’s debt from Allied Irish Banks last week which some are predicting could signal intention of a takeover. Retail Week takes a look at the company.
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NewsShutl to give men a lift over the festive period
Shutl, the super-quick fulfilment firm used by retailers including Oasis and Warehouse, is used to helping shoppers in need of an urgent fashion fix.
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OpinionNick Bubb's Verdict: 7 days to save HMV's world?
Thanks to the support from its suppliers, HMV has much better stock levels and promotions than a year ago, so operationally the business is in good shape, but will consumers cooperate?
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NewsDFS widens customer base with French Connection tie up
DFS profits soared in the first quarter as the sofa giant widened its customer base with the launch of new ranges and a change in tone in its advertising.
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NewsChinese visa changes set to add £1.2bn to UK economy
The UK China Visa Alliance (UKCVA), which is spearheaded by firms including New West End Company, London First and Walpole British Luxury, believes the move to streamline Chinese Visa policy could provide a £1.2bn boost to the UK economy.
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NewsGovernment opens first pop-up shop to help boost high streets
The Government has opened its first ever pop-up shop in Whitehall today as part of its bid to help revitalise high streets.
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OpinionComment: Fewer and better – shops in 2013
This is the last Stores column of 2012 and the normal modus operandi at this stage is to look back at what’s been and to anticipate what’s to come.
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NewsRiver Island to open its largest London store at Park House
River Island is to open its largest London store at Park House, the new development on Oxford Street.
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NewsAsda boss Andy Clarke takes on IGD role
Asda chief executive Andy Clarke has been appointed vice-president of the IGD while Mars boss Fiona Dawson will become president.
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NewsBlackwell's losses narrow despite falling sales
Blackwell’s narrowed its losses last year after disposing of its Dutch subsidiary Houtschild for €1m in June.
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NewsB&Q kickstarts winter Sale
B&Q has kickstarted its winter Sale today across its 360 stores and website.
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NewsLondon's West End set for £25m investment
London’s West End has secured £25m investment over the next five years, after retailers voted to keep the New West End Company managing the area.
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NewsHMV eyed by Apollo Global Management
Struggling entertainment retailer HMV is being eyed for a takeover by Apollo Global Management, one of the world’s largest investment groups.
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NewsComet's former backers to share £50m payout
The former backers of electricals retailer Comet will be paid £50m after the business crashed into administration last month.
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NewsJohn Lewis delivers second record week
Department store retailer John Lewis delivered a second record week in a row as sales surged 11.1% to £147.8m year on year in the week to Saturday, December 15.
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OpinionComment: Customers take the lead as we head into 2013
With Christmas just around the corner, magazines and newspapers are filled with reflections on the year that was and how things may shape up as we plunge into the new year
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AnalysisStore gallery: Christmas store design in Paris
The ‘City of Light’ lives up to its name as Christmas approaches, leaving London somewhat in its shadow.
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AnalysisStore design: What are the best stores designs of 2012?
Not content with offering a Store of the Week, Retail Week Interiors brings you the top stores that have been given this title over the past 12 months.