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OpinionBlog: Keeping up with the Kardashian Kollection
The gold shiny invitation to the Kardashian Kollection launch gave revellers a clue of what to expect from the new Dorothy Perkins clothing collection.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can Sir Philip do a Kate Moss with the Kardashian Kollection?
The Kardashian Kollection launched in Dorothy Perkins yesterday to great fanfare as the reality TV superstars joined Sir Philip Green in London to toast the collaboration.
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OpinionComment: What has private equity ever done for retail?
Last week’s news that Comet has gone into administration adds further weight to those who argue that private equity does more harm than good to the retail sector.
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NewsX-rated FAQs on Mothercare’s website
Website content has to cover a lot of information about a retailer and its products, particularly if it is an area where expertise is required.
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NewsBoots drops 'Here come the girls' ad for "inspirational" campaign
Boots has launched a new Christmas TV advert campaign, ditching its long-running ‘Here come the girls’ theme after four years.
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NewsShop Direct eyes Comet brand
Shop Direct is considering buying the brand and website of ailing electricals retailer Comet, which collapsed into administration last week.
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AnalysisVideo: First look at John Lewis' Christmas advert
John Lewis’ much-anticipated Christmas advert is dubbed ‘The Journey’ and is based around the extra lengths consumers go to find the perfect gift.
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NewsVideo: Sainsbury's reveals Christmas ad campaign
Sainsbury’s is poised to launch a Christmas TV advertising campaign based on the 12 Days of Christmas.
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NewsCo-op launches savings trust to prevent Farepak-style losses
The Co-operative Group is to launch a Christmas trust to protect shoppers to prevent another Farepak-style collapse.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales rocket after Comet’s demise
John Lewis sales surged forward after news of Comet’s demise caused a “lively” period at the department store last week.
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French grocer Leclerc reveals plans for growth in Spain
French grocer Leclerc has revealed plans to accelerate growth in Spain, beginning by launching a price comparison website, Buscaelmasbarato.com, in Madrid.The site enables shoppers to compare prices between Leclerc and the region’s largest grocers, including Carrefour and Dia Maxi. It will be extended to other regions and comparison sites will ...
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Fashion retailer Gap reports sales increase
Sales at Gap increased 8% to $3.86bn (£2.4bn) during its third quarter ended October 27. The retailer reported a 6% rise in like-for-like sales, against a 5% decrease in the same period last year.Like-for-likes in North America rose 7% across Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy, but fell 3% internationally.For ...
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NewsRetailers call for extended Sunday Christmas trading
Retailers push for longer opening hours on the Sunday before Christmas to cope with last-minute rush.
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NewsMultiples’ store numbers up after dip
The number of UK shops operated by multiple retailers grew in the third quarter after dipping in the first half.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Fnac tie-up with iTunes would be sign of the times
French entertainment retailer Fnac is to stop offering MP3 music downloads through its Fnac.com website and will instead sell via Apple’s iTunes platform, it has been reported.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Ikea changed furniture retailing forever
As the Swedish giant celebrates its 25th year in the UK, Nicola Harrison looks at how it has influenced the British public’s perception of interior design and its impact on the market.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Co-op, Here For You For Life
For the Co-operative Group’s Christmas food ad, the mutual retailer has ditched its ‘Good with Food’ strapline and replaced it with ‘Here For You For Life’.
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AnalysisSites: Not another bill Vs Style Chi
Emily O’Brien, Editor-in-chief of Styloko.com, shares her view of good and bad websites.
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AnalysisProfile: Steven Cohen, chief executive, Blue Inc
The Blue Inc boss, who reported strong profits last week, has managed to turn the recession to the retailer’s advantage. He tells Gemma Goldfingle how he has done it.
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AnalysisMy retail life: John Roberts, chief executive and founder, Appliances Online
John Roberts, chief executive and founder of Appliances Online, tells Retail Week about his life working in retail.