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OpinionNo room for error as promotions drive retail
You know it’s Christmas when Debenhams goes on Sale – the department store group’s seasonal spectaculars have become as traditional as mince pies.
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OpinionRetailers are the wrong tax target
Devolved British governments must not hamper retail giving something back, says Andy Clarke.
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NewsIn focus: The Hut
The online retailer has attracted big name investors, grown fast and extended its areas of interest.
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Opinion
Rapid expansion for The Hut
Retail Week Knowledge Bank’s newly added profile for The Hut shows that the online retailer’s rapidly expanding coverage has given it some form of protection against the decision by the Government to scrap VAT tax relief for low value shipments from the Channel Islands in April 2012.
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AnalysisAlan Parker
A UK turnaround challenge and hiring a new boss may seem daunting tasks, but the industry thinks the new Mothercare chairman is just the man for the job, says Gemma Goldfingle
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NewsCollins appointed retail director at Waitrose
Rob Collins has been appointed retail director at Waitrose replacing Tony Solomons who will be retiring after 30 years with the business.
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NewsOctober retail sales grow 5.4% in value year-on-year in October according to ONS
Retail sales grew 5.4% in value against the previous year in October driven by retailer’s pre-Christmas Sales and in-store promotions.
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NewsDeloitte forecasts zero Christmas retail growth
Deloitte has forecast zero growth in total Christmas retail sales as austerity measures finally take hold.
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NewsEbay to open high street store
Ebay is opening a pop-up shop just off Oxford Street in London’s West End in December which will allow customers to shop using their mobile phones.
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NewsLaura Ashley chief executive Lillian Tan stands down
Laura Ashley chief executive Lillian Tan has stood down from the role.
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AnalysisAsset-based lending: What do retailers need to know?
Although Woolworths’ failure left asset-based lending with a hard- to-shake stigma in the UK, the Comet deal shows it is a perfectly viable form of funding.
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NewsFrench Connection like-for-likes plummet 9.5%
The warm weather hit French Connection in its third quarter. The fashion chain suffered a 9.5% plunge in UK like-for-like sales as shoppers shunned its winter clothing.
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NewsAsda launches new mobile app
Asda has launched a new mobile app which allows customers to buy groceries online and compare the price of their shopping to rivals using an iPhone.
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NewsGrocers focus on own-labels in the battle for margins and share
Supermarkets are setting their sights on own-label products to create differentiation and drive margin improvements as they fight for market share.
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NewsTesco trials web and store augmented technology
Tesco customers can see how products will look in their homes as well as watch film trailers in store with new augmented reality technology online and in shops.
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NewsSainsbury’s plans first standalone pharmacy
Sainsbury’s is to open its first separate pharmacy outside its supermarkets as the grocer looks beyond traditional retailing and expands its healthcare services business.
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NewsQD Stores plans pop-up stores to counter lack of space
Discount retailer QD Stores plans to open pop-up shops to tackle the shortage of larger store space available in key regions.
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NewsSales rise at Ted Baker
Ted Baker has defied unseasonably warm autumn weather to report a 7.8% rise in group sales.
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NewsMothercare chairman launches review after first-half losses
Mothercare chairman Alan Parker marked his first 100 days in office by reporting an interim loss and launching a review of the ailing UK business.
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Shoppers Drug Mart reports sales increase
Drugstore operator Shoppers Drug Mart has reported a sales rise of 2.1% to CAD3.11bn (£1.92bn) for the third quarter ended October 8.On a like-for-like basis, total sales increased 1.5%, with prescriptions up 1.1% and front-store sales (products sold separately from the pharmacy) up 1.8%. During the quarter, total prescription counts ...