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AnalysisThe London retail property scene
Big changes are happening in London – both short and long term – and retailing is having to adapt. Ben Cooper reports on the capital’s new up-and-coming shopping areas.
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AnalysisDesigner outlets: Design of the times
Designer outlets have been a standout success during the downturn but with the UK being Europe’s most mature market, the sector is having to evolve to meet consumer requirements. Mark Faithfull reports.
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AnalysisPlanning policies
Retail is contending with a raft of planning policies. How will they play out this year? Christine Eade takes a look at the implications.
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AnalysisLondon 2012: will retailers benefit?
You don’t need a ticket to gain extra sales from this year’s Olympic Games but, as Mark Faithfull reports, not all retailers stand to benefit from the events taking place in the UK this summer.
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AnalysisIceland: Success in a cold climate
Malcolm Walker is close to winning control of Iceland, the business he founded. He tells Alex Lawson he is as committed as ever to the frozen food retailer.
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AnalysisEmployee incentive schemes: What do retailers need to know?
Retailers are motivating staff by introducing incentive and share schemes, but will this produce loyal employees?
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AnalysisSpeeding up the spending process
As customers demand choice in payments, do retailers that ignore self-service, contactless payment and a host of online transaction options risk losing sales? Alison Clements reports.
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AnalysisClarks Image recognition technology
Image recognition technology is becoming a popular way for retailers to enrich their marketing campaigns and link up the different channels – brands including Debenhams and Marks & Spencer have both tried it.
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OpinionA new phase for Kingfisher
Nicola Harrison has worked on the news desk at Retail Week for three years, covering property, furniture, DIY, and entertainment.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What do I need to consider when closing stores?
We need to close some stores but are concerned about the large payments awarded to former Woolworths staff by an employment tribunal. What should we do?
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OpinionRetail surgery: How do I ensure front and back-end operations are seamlessly integrated?
Our reputation depends upon fulfilling our customers’ orders quickly and accurately. How do I ensure our front-end operations are seamlessly integrated with our fulfilment partner?
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NewsSales uplift at Ann Summers after La Senza hit the buffers
The lingerie retailer enjoys a sales hike and launches ‘tongue in cheek’ ad campaign
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AnalysisWalmart plants flag with Chinese ecommerce site
Walmart has unveiled plans to take a majority share in fast-growing Chinese ecommerce website Yihaodian.com, cementing its commitment both to ecommerce and international investment in the growing Chinese market.
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NewsComet in consultation to close Hull base putting 316 jobs at risk
Comet is to make further redundancies as the future of its Hull call centre is under consultation.
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InterviewQ&A: Argos' new boss John Walden
Argos’ new managing director John Walden started his job at the catalogue retailer this week. The American behind Best Buy’s launch online talks to Nicola Harrison about his move to the UK and what challenges lie ahead
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GalleryIn pictures: StylistPick's pop-up store
Online accessories website StylistPick launched a pop-up store at Westfield, London this morning with Cheryl Cole set to make an appearance tomorrow.
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NewsFootfall up 2% at Capital Shopping Centres
The owner of the Trafford Centre and St David’s has reported a rise in footfall of 2% last year.
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NewsGap poaches Uniqlo merchandising boss
Uniqlo merchandising boss Liz Meltzer has been poached by fashion giant Gap to oversee its internationally merchandising.
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NewsSainsbury's renews contract with Nectar
Sainsbury’s has signed a new “long-term” contract with Aimia, the parent of loyalty programme Nectar.