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Grocer Auchan plans offensive pricing strategy
Grocer Auchan plans to compete with rival Leclerc on pricing and promotions this year. The retailer will move towards an offensive pricing strategy throughout France, according to Auchan France managing director Vincent Mignot. The hypermarket format will remain the backbone of the retailer’s strategy.Auchan said 58 of its 120 French ...
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Zara launches global concept store in New York
Inditex-owned clothing retailer Zara has launched a global concept store in New York with revamped architecture and a new interior design scheme.The store, at Fifth Avenue and 52nd Street, is the retailer’s largest in the US, comprising more than 32,300 sq ft spread over three floors.The store design emphasises simplicity ...
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Grocer A&P completes financial restructuring
Grocer A&P has completed its financial restructuring and emerged from bankruptcy protection as a private company. It has obtained $490m (£308.3m) in financing from Yucaipa Cos – an investment vehicle for Burkle – Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Mount Kellett Capital Management an investor in distressed companies.According to the grocer, ...
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OpinionSuperGroup is growing up
In the same way as its togs are increasingly sported by older consumers, SuperGroup is becoming more mature.
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OpinionWhy I'm saying no to Sunday trading
Sunday is a retail rest day at The Entertainer and it will stay that way.
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NewsCath Kidston: Booming sales for the kitsch retailer
Booming sales at the retailer reflect two years of rapid growth under its private equity owner.
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NewsGo Outdoors poaches Halfords digital boss in online push
Go Outdoors has poached Halfords digital boss Jon Asbury as its first multichannel director.
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NewsRed 5 mulls pop-up shop strategy
Red 5 is considering a new property strategy that would mean the gadgets retailer replacing the majority of its permanent stores with pop- up shops to combat expensive rental costs.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Amee Chande, Managing director of UK Retail and Direct, Staples
Amee Chande, Managing director - UK Retail and Direct for Staples, tells Retail Week about her life working in retail.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: B&Q You can do it too
B&Q’s spring/summer campaign continues its shift towards a more emotive form of advertising, focusing on the emotional aspects of home improvement as opposed to the functional price-led approach it used to rely on.
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Analysis
Sites: Starbucks.co.uk Vs Caffenero.com
Gregory Roekens, Chief technology officer for Wunderman, shares his view of good and bad websites.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Social media - how can retailers make up for lost time?
Our business has not been focused on social media until fairly recently. How can we make up for lost time?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Manufacturing faults: Are retailers liable?
A product in our stores has been recalled owing to a dangerous manufacturing fault. Are we liable for any injury claims related to the fault or does responsibility belong to the manufacturer?
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OpinionTesco boss Clarke faces tough challenges ahead
The tenure of Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke may be only a year old, but no one can fault it for a lack of drama.
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NewsKaren Millen hires boss to drive overseas push
Karen Millen has hired its first global retail chief as it aims to increase sales from international flagship stores.
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NewsCocosa drafts in Harrods director as Milligan exits
Cocosa, the luxury etailer owned by Mohamed Al Fayed, has shaken up its management team.
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AnalysisAuchan pins hopes on China for future growth
French retailer Auchan hopes its Chinese operations will drive growth because sales in Western Europe are expected to remain flat.
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NewsOcado directors denied bonus and pay rise
Ocado directors Tim Steiner, Jason Gissing and Neill Abrams did not receive a bonus in 2011 due to poor performance.
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NewsMoss Bros to revamp Regent Street flagship
Menswear group Moss Bros will unveil its upmarket, newly refurbished flagship Regent Street store on Thursday.
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NewsEvans poaches Radley CFO
Bike specialist retailer Evans Cycles has poached Radley + Co chief finance officer Jonathan Blanchard to head up its finance and IT operations.