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NewsBoots apologises after competition error
Boots has issued an apology after disappointed customers were mistakenly told they had won a holiday as part of a competition the retailer was running.
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AnalysisChristmas 2012: What do retailers need to know?
As Christmas 2012 hoves into view, Retail Week takes a look at forecasts for this festive season
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AnalysisInfographic: Online Christmas spending
As etailers gear up for a busy festive period, research reveals that 2012 is set to be a strong year.
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NewsReebok to open standalone UK stores
Sports giant Reebok is on the hunt for its first UK stores as it aims to capitalise on the growing sports performance market.
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NewsAldo’s Call It Spring to double concessions at Debenhams
Aldo-owned footwear fascia Call It Spring is to double the number of concessions it operates in Debenhams stores.
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NewsJohn Lewis and Waitrose sales soar as shoppers prepare for Christmas
John Lewis sales soared 11.4% year on year in its week to November 10.
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NewsLoyalty cards under scrutiny as OFT probes personalised online offers
Loyalty schemes such as Tesco’s Clubcard and Sainsbury’s Nectar card are set to be scrutinised by the Office of Fair Trading after the watchdog revealed it is to explore personalised online offers.
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NewsMore job losses at Comet as home delivery axed
Nearly 500 jobs are set to be axed at Comet next week as administrators are poised to terminate the group’s home delivery operation.
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NewsMango accessories format Touch set for UK debut
Spanish fashion retailer Mango is poised to debut its standalone accessories fascia Touch in the UK, at One New Change in the City of London.
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NewsAnalysis: Kurt Geiger focuses on international growth
Growing its international footprint is top of the retailer’s agenda under new owner Jones Group.
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Sears Canada launches rebranding initiative
Department store group Sears Canada has launched a rebranding initiative after its recent partial spin-off from its US parent, it has been reported. A new tag line, ‘Make Every Day a Great Day’, and an updated logo will be introduced.
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Whole Foods Market launches travel company
Organic grocery retailer Whole Foods Market has launched a travel company aimed at active food lovers who want to experience “what travel should taste like”.The venture, called Whole Journeys, offers 11 itineraries in Europe, China and the US and will run trips from April next year.Tours, which last from five ...
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Department store group JC Penney reports net sales decline
Department store group JC Penney reported a net loss of $123m (£77.5m) for its third quarter to October 27, a 14% improvement from $143m (£90.1m) in the comparable period in 2011.Net sales declined by 26.6% to $2.93bn (£1.85bn) from $3.99bn (£2.51bn), while like-for-likes fell 26.1%. During the quarter the retailer ...
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AnalysisInternational analysis: US retailers gear up for Black Friday Sales frenzy
As the US national holiday of Thanksgiving (November 22) fast approaches, retailers Stateside are gearing up for one of the biggest Sales, and indeed shopping, days of the year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers race to grab Comet's market share
Electricals rivals are squaring up to grab share of Comet’s sales in the wake of its demise, but can they avoid a similar fate?
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Asda, Behind Every Great Christmas There’s Mum
Asda’s new Christmas advert has prompted controversy after more than 50 complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority alleging it is sexist, while Twitter users have both hailed it as smartly observed and slammed it as old-fashioned.
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AnalysisProfile: Frances Russell, womenswear director, Marks and Spencer
The newly appointed womenswear director of M&S has a challenge ahead to win consumer spend.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Darren Williams, Head of retail, Hotel Chocolat
Darren Williams, Head of retail at Hotel Chocolat, tells Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Facing up to the challenges at Morrisons
It has been a tough year for Morrisons, evident in a 2.1% fall in like-for-likes in the third quarter. Retail Week takes a look at the grocer’s prospects.
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OpinionComment: Retail needs successful suppliers
It is in everyone’s interests for suppliers to be given financing support.