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NewsLand Securities encourages online price comparison in centres
One of Britain’s largest shopping centre owners Land Securities is preparing to install free wi-fi and a price comparison programme to all its 22 centres.
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OpinionRight thing, right place...at John Lewis
The department store operator knows there is more to in-store technology than toys or run-of-the-mill visual displays.
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AnalysisDaily deal sites: Can Groupon and LivingSocial help retail sales?
The popularity of daily deals websites has soared since they hit the UK just a few years ago, but multiples are still shy of the benefits. Charlotte Hardie finds out if they are missing a trick.
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GalleryStore of the week: Ted Baker, Omotesando, Tokyo
Ted Baker opened a flagship in Tokyo’s Omotesando last month aimed at reinforcing the brand’s London roots and providing shoppers with an immersive experience based on the British capital.
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GalleryParis: Adding digital elements to visual merchandising
Stores in the French capital are increasingly adding a digital element to visual merchandising. John Ryan takes a look.
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NewsSports Direct fires warning shot at Dick's-backed JJB
Sports Direct is gearing up for a battle with new JJB Sports investor Dick’s Sporting Goods by cutting prices.
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Opinion
How to get a better class of clienteling
Clienteling is the art of building closer relationships with customers, using mobile technology to extend VIP treatment to everyone.
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NewsOrlebar Brown to expand in central London
Luxury swimwear retailer Orlebar Brown will open a flagship store on Vigo Street in central London as part of plans to expand this year.
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NewsAmazon faces corporation tax investigation
Amazon is under investigation from UK tax authorities over its corporation tax contribution.
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NewsTesco investors put pressure on chairman
Tesco shareholders are putting new chairman Sir Richard Broadbent under pressure over the company’s strategy.
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NewsBoots to expand into China
Boots will push into China “in the coming years” as the retailer’s parent continues to expand globally.
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NewsHalfords posts flat sales as it plans £6m investment
Halfords will invest £6m in the new financial year to drive its marketing strategy and enhance its multichannel services, it has revealed in its pre-close statement.
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NewsIkea gets green light for new Reading store
Ikea has gained planning permission to open its 19th UK store in Reading, the first to be built in the UK for three years.
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NewsJJB thrown lifeline as Dick's takes stake in retailer
JJB Sports has received a £30m injection from investors including Dick’s Sporting Goods as it posts a full year pre-tax loss of £101.1m
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NewsWarm weather drives John Lewis sales increase
Bellwether John Lewis sales rose 2.4% to £62.31m last week as its price matching stance and warmer weather helped drive sales.
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AnalysisProfile: Nicholas Marshall, Garden Centre Group chief executive
The Garden Centre Group’s entrepreneurial chief executive believes its sale last week to Terra Firma has positioned it to flourish. Alex Lawson reports.
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NewsWho you gonna call? Tesco Fresh & Easy!
Retail Week’s Bizarre Press Release of the Week award goes to Tesco.
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News
Auchan plans private-label increase
French retailer Auchan plans to increase sales of private-label in its Russian stores by 80% within two years. It also hopes to up its Russian stores from 1,700 to 3,000, said Auchan Russia board member Ludovic Holinier. In 2011, the retailer opened 12 stores in the country. The retailer recently ...
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Pharmacy operator Nepstar reports sales growth
Pharmacy operator Nepstar’s sales grew 5.7% to Yn2.5bn (£248m) in the 2011 financial year. Like-for-like sales rose 8.7%year on year and net income soared 118% to Yn35.9m (£3.56m). The retailer said the sales rise was due to optimisation of the merchandise mix, diversification into non-pharmaceutical categories in the first half ...