More on Me + Em – Page 1997
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NewsNew JD format Pro to fill gap left by JJB collapse
Retailer to open JD Pro fascia in the City to appeal to wealthy sports enthusiasts.
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AnalysisProfile: Steve Clarke, chief executive, WHSmith
WHSmith’s head of high street and Kate Swann’s right-hand man is primed to take over as chief executive.
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NewsAnalysis: Hobbs set for international expansion
The retailer is launching international websites as a precursor to physical overseas expansion.
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Grupo Pão de Açúcar posts sales growth
Casino’s Brazilian operation Grupo Pão de Açúcar posted sales growth of 8.7%, or 7.1% in like-for-like terms, to BRL13.7bn (£4.17bn) for the third quarter of 2012.According to the retailer, it was mainly because of the strong performance of the Assai, Minimercado Extra and Ponto Frio banners.
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Grocer Safeway posts net income decrease
Grocer Safeway posted net income from continuing operations for the third quarter ended September 8 of $108m (£67.2m) compared with $130.3m (£81m) in the same period last year.Total sales and other revenue, including US and Canadian operations, were flat at $10bn (£6.22bn).Higher fuel revenues helped counter lower sales due to ...
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Costco reports net income increase
Costco reported that net income for the fourth quarter ended September 2 increased by 27% to $609m (£378.7m).Net sales climbed 14% to $31.52bn (£19.6bn). Like-for-like sales were up 6% in the US and 2% in Costco’s international division.
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NewsMalcolm Walker puts on a show at Iceland conference
Iceland boss Malcolm Walker was in fine form last week at the retailer’s annual conference.
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NewsToys R Us offers Facebook fans chance to star in Christmas TV advert
The retailer is offering anyone who ‘likes’ its Facebook page the chance to enter a competition to have a festive picture of them and their family featured at the end of the Toys R US advert.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Small stores and digital key to Carrefour’s future
Last week, the world’s second largest retailer, Carrefour, posted its third-quarter results.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Waterstones, Importance of Bookshops
In the face of Amazon’s continued dominance in online book sales and the growing popularity of ebooks and tablets, high street bookseller Waterstones has launched an advertising campaign lauding old-fashioned bookshops.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Glenn Caton, Managing director, Laithwaite's Wine
Glenn Caton, Managing director of Laithwaite’s Wine, tells Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Homewares retailers move with the times
The homewares and furniture sector has faced trying times, and difficult trading conditions have hit retailers unprepared for change. Anna Richardson Taylor speaks to those who see opportunities for innovation and growth.
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OpinionComment: Technology gives customers control
Speed and convenience are the key words for busy mums.
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NewsBinnie made Jaeger executive chairman as Tillman exits
Stewart Binnie aims to restore the retailer’s international business and Japan is top of his list
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OpinionRetail Surgery: What do the new health and safety regulations mean for retailers?
What do the new health and safety regulations mean for retailers?
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OpinionRetail Surgery: How can we get our playlist right to stop customers heading for the exit?
Nearly three-quarters of shoppers notice the music playing in stores. How can we get our playlist right to stop customers heading for the exit?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Mothercare takes baby steps in its turnaround
Simon Calver is fast proving that turnarounds can be child’s play as after less than six months in charge of Mothercare the retailer is back in growth.
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AnalysisAubin & Wills: What do retailers need to know?
Jack Wills is to axe sister brand Aubin & Wills after just four years of trading. What is Aubin & Wills and why has it been canned?
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OpinionComment: Postponement of rates revaluation piles more pain on retailers
For the second time in three days, the Government has put a rates-shaped hole in retailers’ hopes that the business climate might be getting that little bit easier.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five things you didn’t know about Hotel Chocolat
As Hotel Chocolat prepares to launch a range of health and beauty products under its own Cocoa Juvenate label next month, Retail Week takes a look at some of the finer details of the quirky chocolatier.