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InterviewQ&A: Dennis Millard, Halfords executive chairman
Yesterday, Halfords chairman David Millard took the helm of the business as it revealed chief executive David Wild was departing amid a profit warning in its first quarter update. Retail Week speaks to Millard about his interim executive chairman role and who he wants to lead the business’ new strategy.
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NewsGo Outdoors chief operating officer departs
Go Outdoors chief operating officer Lee Bagnall is to leave the retailer.
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NewsPrimark signs deal on Milton Keynes flagship
Primark has plans to open a 90,000 sq ft flagship store in Milton Keynes.
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NewsJohn Lewis revenue rise supported by Olympics
The final week of Sales and the upcoming Olympics both helped John Lewis achieve a 17.3% rise in revenue last week.
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NewsHigh streets boosted as Government plans to scrap pop up shop restrictions
Retailers will be able to open pop up shops more easily under new Government plans to reduce red tape, boosting the high street.
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Inditex to absorb Spanish government-imposed VAT increase
Zara owner Inditex is to absorb the Spanish government-imposed VAT increase from 18% to 21%, so as not to increase prices. In 2010, when VAT rose from 16% to 18%, Inditex also kept prices stable.“With this decision, Inditex maintains its policy of price stability as it has already absorbed a ...
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Ikea releases film to promote 2013 catalogue
Ikea has released a two-minute film to promote the forthcoming publication of its 2013 catalogue. The film was created by the global agency of record for the Ikea catalogue, McCann New York. A World Without Textiles is the theme for the catalogue, and features a family living in an uncomfortable ...
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Target and Neiman Marcus to co-launch special designer collection
Discounter Target and department store group Neiman Marcus are to co-launch a special collection featuring more than 50 products from 24 designers this winter.These will be created by designers including Carolina Herrera, Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta and Diane von Furstenberg. The Target + Neiman Marcus Holiday Collection will ...
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NewsComet heads back into black under new owners
Comet is on track to return to the black this year and is changing gear to focus on top-line growth.
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News99p Stores to roll out extended food offer
Single price point retailer 99p Stores is rolling out frozen food as well as fresh fruit and veg, transforming it into a “one-stop shop” for groceries and bringing it into greater competition with the supermarkets.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches biggest own brand
Department store John Lewis is to unveil its biggest-ever own brand with the launch of a new home range online and in shops in September.
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NewsRepublic invests and bolsters team in renewed growth push
Republic’s new boss, Paul Sweetenham, has kick-started an investment programme that includes new hires, own-brand launches and its first move into international markets.
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NewsSuperGroup to expand categories to replicate Ralph Lauren model
SuperGroup is to exploit the popularity of its Superdry brand by launching categories including make-up, as it aims to replicate the success of global powerhouse Ralph Lauren.
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NewsUK retailers head to Germany in partnership with Karstadt
A raft of UK fashion retailers including New Look and Ted Baker are to launch their brands in Germany in partnership with department store group Karstadt.
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NewsComet: Asserting itself in electricals market
The electricals retailer is emphasising its value proposition to reassert itself in the market.
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AnalysisCarrefour must focus on most dynamic markets
Carrefour’s second-quarter results remained in line with the first quarter as the retailer posted turnover down by 0.4% to j21.71bn (£17.03bn), excluding petrol and at constant exchange rates.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Putting the wow into Marks & Spencer’s womenswear
New fashion chiefs John Dixon and Belinda Earl will need to do more than stock more sleeved dresses.
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AnalysisForeign-language websites: What do retailers need to know?
As Debenhams launches a German-language website, is multilingual ecommerce the way forward?
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AnalysisIn the news: Morrisons new chairman Andrew Higginson profiled
Andrew Higginson has been hired as the new Morrisons chairman and at the same time he has stepped down as Poundland chairman.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Jon Asbury, Multichannel director, Go Outdoors
Jon Asbury, Multichannel director for Go Outdoors, tells Retail Week about his life working in retail.