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AnalysisCrisis disposals: When emergency surgery is needed
HMV and Game are selling parts of their business to preserve the core. Nicola Harrison reports on crisis disposals.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Are celebrity endorsements value for money?
We are looking to engage a celebrity to endorse our business. What are the key considerations we need to think about to ensure we get value for money?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Is a long-term sick employee entitled to holiday pay?
Is a long-term sick employee entitled to holiday pay?
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OpinionMothercare’s new man is a sign of the times
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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OpinionDunelm steady under Wharton
Nicola Harrison has worked on the news desk at Retail Week for three years, covering property, furniture, DIY, and entertainment.
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NewsEdinburgh Woollen Mill pulls out of Peacocks talks
Edinburgh Woollen Mill has pulled out of the bidding process for Peacocks, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAsda creates sustainability network for suppliers
Asda has signed a deal to increase sustainable practices in its supply chain.
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NewsShoon plunges into administration
Family owned footwear retailer Shoon has collapsed into administration after the company was unable to sell loss making shops.
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NewsThe Hut reports record sales
Online retailer The Hut group has posted soaring sales up 70% to £143m in the year to December 31, as the final quarter helped drive market share.
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OpinionPrice wars are losing their appeal
Natalie Berg is Global Research Director at Planet Retail. She has been analysing global trends in the food sector since 2003 and is a sought after speaker at industry events.
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OpinionDo you have the right leader?
Peter Williams joined the ASOS Board in April 2006. He is the non-executive director of Asos and Cineworld.
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NewsScottish Government sets out detail on 'supermarket tax'
The Scottish Government has revealed the proposed “supermarket tax” has been reduced, aiming to generate £15m less than originally planned.
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Opinion
Net-a-Porter uses augmented reality to launch Karl Lagerfeld collection
Luxury online fashion retailer Net-a-Porter has hosted a series of live augmented reality events at five locations worldwide, to celebrate the launch of its Karl Lagerfeld collection.
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Amazon launches Junglee.com
Amazon has launched Junglee.com in India, a shopping service aimed at small ecommerce providers. Junglee.com allows retailers to showcase their products.At launch, there were more than 12 million products.Vice-president of Amazon.com Amit Agarwal said: “We are excited to give customers in India a single online starting point where they can ...
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Woolworths to accelerate restructure
Woolworths is to accelerate the restructuring of its Dick Smith consumer electronics chain with a view to divesting the business. After conducting a strategic review of the operation the retailer said that electronics is better delivered through the Big W chain and its multichannel offer. Following further restructure, Dick Smith ...
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Casino signs joint venture with Al Meera Holding Company
French retailer Casino has signed a joint venture with Qatar’s Al Meera Holding Company to manage proposed retail partnerships in North Africa. The co-operation will be registered under ALGE Retail Corporation and based in Geneva, Switzerland, initially managing projects in Tunisia, Libya, Egypt and Jordan. Al Meera will own a ...
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NewsSainsbury’s gets the last laugh
Retail Week was hoist by its own petard following the arrival of snow earlier this week.
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NewsGame’s overseas portfolio may tempt GameStop
Game was due to receive first round bids for its overseas operations today and GameStop is likely to be among those interested.
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NewsPoundstretcher pounces to snap up 18 Ugo stores
UPDATED: Value retailer Poundstretcher has confirmed it has bought fledgling discount grocer Ugo, as revealed by Retail-Week.com this morning
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NewsMountain Warehouse targets Poland for new phase of growth
Mountain Warehouse plans to aggressively expand in eastern Europe as it eyes 50 stores in Poland following its launch in the country late last year.