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AnalysisStore design: Innovative lighting strategies
As a sector that can genuinely claim to be in the midst of revolution, lighting strategies have been transformed by technological innovation, but it’s not all about LEDs as Mark Faithfull discovers.
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AnalysisMexico City: A vibrant retail panorama
Mexico City is a mega-city that most Europeans will never get to, but those that can will be met with a vibrant retail panorama.
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AnalysisIn-store dining: Who is getting it right?
Eating and drinking in a retail location is a growth area and consumers increasingly have the option of dining in a store, restaurant or cafe.
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B&Q: Where do you start with overhauling the second largest store estate in the UK?
Where do you start when it comes to overhauling the second largest store estate in the UK. Simple – set standards and then do everything “invisibly”.
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AnalysisSuperdry: Regent Street flagship
The Superdry flagship on Regent Street puts into sharp focus a dark trend that has been gathering force since the arrival of Abercrombie & Fitch on these shores. John Ryan reports.
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AnalysisNew York: The big appeal
New York’s ever-changing retail landscape comes up trumps with global flagships and digitally connected cafes. John Ryan reports.
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AnalysisRebranding Interiors
15 awards, 15 years – what the New Store Europe Retail Week Interiors Awards mean in 2012.
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AnalysisRe-booting digital signage
The jury has been out on digital signage for years, but are we now at a crossroads ahead of broader adoption? Nick Gale, chairman of Realisation and head of new media for POPAI UK and Ireland, takes a look.
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AnalysisValue Fashion: Surviving in a tough sector
Following years of unstoppable growth, the value sector is now beset by high costs and falling sales volumes. Rebecca Thomson considers whether the hurdles can be cleared.
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NewsShapps slams critics of Government Portas response
Housing minister Grant Shapps has called critics of the Government’s response to the Portas Review “misinformed”.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does the Portas response mean for the High Street?
Mary Portas is fiery, controversial and determined. Whether the Government’s response to her High Street Review reflects any of these characteristics is questionable.
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NewsNext cautious over China growth hopes
Next chief executive Lord Wolfson has said global powerhouse China offers limited opportunities for the fashion and homewares retailer and others like it.
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NewsMorrisons acquires fresh meat facility
Morrisons has acquired fresh meat facility in North Wales as it continues on a spree of supply chain acquisitions.
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NewsGovernment criticised for lack of ambition on Portas Review
The British Retail Consortium has slammed the Government for “its lack of bold vision” in executing Mary Portas’ plan to revitalise British high streets.
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NewsMorrisons targets high-end customers with new format
Morrisons said it is able to target a new upmarket customer with its Fresh Format concept with the opening of a new landmark store.
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NewsWaitrose appoints retail services director
Waitrose has appointed former John Lewis and BskyB director Ben Stimson as its new retail services director.
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NewsJohn Lewis records "solid" sales week
John Lewis posted a “solid” 6.5% rise in sales to £57.94m against strong comparatives last week.
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Inditex reports rise in net profit
Fashion retail group Inditex has reported a 12% rise in net profit to E1.93bn (£1.61bn) in 2011 from E1.73bn (£1.45bn) the previous year. Sales increased 10% to E13.79bn (£11.53bn) and like-for-likes were up 4%. The latter were stronger in the first half, growing 6%, and climbed 3% in the second ...
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Casino to take full control of Brazilian supermarket chain
French retailer Casino has started the process to take full control of Brazilian supermarket chain Companhia Brasileira de Distribuição SA (CBD). Casino said it had informed Abilio Diniz, head of the Diniz Group, which currently controls CBD, of its decision to exercise its right to appoint the chairman of the ...
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Decrease in net sales for computer games retailer GameStop
Computer games retailer GameStop’s net sales fell 3% to $3.58bn (£2.25bn) for the fourth quarter ended January 28. Net income dropped to $174.7m (£109.6m) from $237.8m (£149.2m) a year earlier due to significant charges and lower sales. Like-for-like sales fell 3.6%. The retailer said it expected its 2012 results to ...