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InterviewQ&A: former Chancellor Alistair Darling
Former Chancellor Alistair Darling on the eurozone crisis, consumer confidence and why retailers should get involved in the Scottish independence debate.
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NewsLittlewoods sponsors new ITV prime time show
Online giant Littlewoods is to sponsor ITV’s new Saturday night show Superstar.
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OpinionAre 76% of purchase decision really made in-store?
Popai announced last month that in their latest survey 76% of purchase decisions are made in-store. This has caused some heated debate in the last few weeks.
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NewsWeekly sales surge at John Lewis
Sales at John Lewis department stores surged 17% to £75.7m last week as bargain-hungry shoppers took advantage of the retailer’s Sale.
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NewsSales at Ann Summers receive a boost
Ann Summers received a boost to its kinkier categories thanks to the runaway success of erotic novel Fifty Shades of Grey by EL James.
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Amazon plans to launch Kindle technology in Brazil
Amazon plans to launch its Kindle e-reader and an online Kindle bookstore in Brazil during the fourth quarter to benefit from a growing ecommerce market.It is thought that a launch may be limited to Kindle ebooks initially in order to minimise the risks associated with rolling out a full Amazon ...
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Bed Bath & Beyond to expand World Market food and beverage range
Bed Bath & Beyond has announced that it is to expand its World Market food and beverage range to multiple locations. Initially, the retailer tested the programme in just four stores.The concept may vary from store to store, with some locations offering international food and others more healthy items, Bed ...
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NewsFormer Mothercare finance director Harrington joins Cath Kidston
Former Mothercare finance director Neil Harrington is to join fast-growing private equity-backed retailer Cath Kidston.
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OpinionRetail interiors: Tough times, diverse store design
Fewer, better and more focused might be the watchwords for retail interiors in 2012 and as the year passes the halfway mark, it’s a tendency that might be becoming more, rather than less, evident.
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AnalysisMOOD Stockholm: Shopping centre with a difference
The new MOOD Stockholm shopping centre in the Swedish capital is different from many.
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AnalysisRestoring the spirit to Esprit
International fashion retailer Esprit is mid-way through reinventing itself. John Ryan visits the new UK flagship store.
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AnalysisDesign talk: Guy Smith, head of design, Arcadia
In a little over two years, Arcadia head of design Guy Smith has transformed the in-house store development team.
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AnalysisRetailers get set for the Games
In a bumper summer featuring the Jubilee celebrations and football’s Euro 2012, the Olympics should still top the bill. Mark Faithfull looks at how some retailers are presenting the Games in store.
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AnalysisRetailers test-drive digital signage
After a period of scepticism, retailers are beginning to try out different uses of digital signage. Rebecca Thomson finds out if it’s worth it.
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AnalysisF&F arrives in Brno
It is more than a year since Tesco opened its first F&F standalone store in Prague. Now the brand is spreading its wings with its largest outlet to date, in Brno.
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AnalysisStore gallery: The Funky Fairy opens pop-up store
Independent retailer The Funky Fairy has opened a pop-up store in Westfield Stratford City. John Ryan visits and talks to owner Vicki Stewart.
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Costco looks into European expansion
Costco is looking into opening stores in continental Europe and pursuing a European expansion programme.James P Murphy, international executive vice-president, said: “We are interested in investing in the obvious four: Germany, Italy, France and Spain.”The company is yet to decide which country will be first but will probably open a ...
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AnalysisIn the news: Poundland's new chairman Darren Shapland profiled
Former Carpetright boss Darren Shapland has been appointed as Poundland chairman today. Retail Week profiled Shapland in 2012 when he was hired by Carpetright.
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NewsApple Retail UK: Innovative products key to success
The secret of the company’s success lies in innovative products and good customer service.
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NewsSchuh ahead of pack to take Oxford Street store
Footwear retailer Schuh is understood to be the frontrunner to take over Foot Locker’s large Oxford Street store.