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AnalysisEdwin Booth
The fifth generation of his family to run the eponymous business, the Booths chairman is looking to future expansion. Gemma Goldfingle reports.
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OpinionEtail gets bigger and better in 2011
Congratulations to everyone who has made it into our second Retail Week Etail Power List.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Is my trademark protected online?
What are my rights when it comes to internet sites selling counterfeit goods bearing my trademark?
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I plan for point of sale problems?
I need to better plan for possible problems with our points of sale. What can I do to safeguard against it being down?
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OpinionTime for a guild of retailers
We must unite to create a professional association to raise retail’s status, says Ian Cheshire.
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OpinionHard times for Frozen Value
Back in May we noted that the four leading frozen food specialists had collectively been outperforming the wider supermarket sector.
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OpinionConsumer slowdown is accelerating change
Sitting in a top fashion retailer’s office on Tuesday with the air-conditioning turned up to full blast, it wasn’t hard to see why selling clothes is hard at the moment.
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OpinionM&S steady in rough seas
Amid renewed economic gloom and relentlessly downbeat consumer sentiment, next week brings a chance to gauge the sector’s temperature as some of retail’s biggest beasts report.
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OpinionEcommerce faces rapid change and rising challenges
It takes extraordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things, and the successful individuals profiled in this year’s Retail Week Etail Power List, have all achieved outstanding results. I’m delighted to congratulate them all.
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NewsShop Direct invests £12m in Christmas marketing campaign
Shop Direct Group has invested £12m in Christmas marketing campaigns for its flagship brands.
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NewsFlying Brands completes refinancing as sales plunge
Home shopping retailer Flying Brands has completed a refinancing as its sales plunge.
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NewsDavid Beckham appointed Sainsbury's ambassador
David Beckham has been appointed as an ambassador for Sainsbury’s, with the aim of helping to inspire children to be healthier and more active.
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NewsToys R Us suffers year-end profit slump
Specialist retailer Toys R Us suffered a profit plunge of 27.1% last year.
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NewsRose mobile commerce venture goes live
An innovative mobile payment system fronted by Sir Stuart Rose that launches tomorrow will play a pivotal role in the development of m-commerce, the former Marks & Spencer boss has claimed.
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NewsChristmas spending set to slump
Christmas is unlikely to bring much relief to hard-pressed retailer with spending set to slump this year.
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NewsAnn Summers overhauls its website
Lingerie and sex toy chain Ann Summers is overhauling its website to improve functionality.
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NewsPiccadilly improvements ease congestion for shoppers
The £14m overhaul of Piccadilly and its surrounding streets has been completed which will ease congestion for shoppers in the area.
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NewsDwell launches kitchens
Furniture chain Dwell has introduced a range of “high quality kitchens at affordable prices” to its offer.
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NewsAsos half year profits soar 66%
Online giant ASOS half-year profits before tax and exceptionals soared 66% to £11.7m.
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NewsBlacks appoints Dominic Lavelle as interim finance director
Embattled retailer Blacks Leisure has appointed Dominic Lavelle as interim finance director.