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AnalysisRetail schemes: A zero-sum game?
The development pipeline has almost ground to a halt and, as Mark Faithfull discovers, more realism from councils and retailers will be required if schemes are to see the light of day.
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NewsThree Maplin directors exit
Specialist electricals retailer Maplin has parted company with three of its directors, one of them a self-proclaimed expert in “cost management.”
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NewsIndia to welcome foreign supermarkets within months
India is set to open its doors to foreign supermarkets within the next four months as it looks to welcome multi-brand grocers as majority partners for the first time.
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NewsBenetton to hire new creative director
United Colors of Benetton is to hire You Nguyen as new chief merchandising officer and creative director.
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NewsTheo Fennell boss Snoad exits a second time
Theo Fennell chief executive Barbara Snoad has left the jeweller for the second time in four years.
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NewsHomebase owner in licensing talks with Habitat
Home Retail has held talks with Habitat owner Hilco about licensing the furniture brand within its DIY chain Homebase.
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NewsRetailers sign up to responsible retailing guide for kidswear
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has launched a good practice guide for retailers selling kidswear ahead of a government review into the commercialisation and sexualisation of children which will be published today.
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NewsSuit prices to rise by 10% as wool prices at record high
The price of a wool suit is set to rise by up to 10% as the cost of wool doubled to a record high in the past 12 months.
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NewsHMV close to securing £210m refinancing deal
Embattled entertainment retailer HMV is thought to be close to securing a refinancing deal to ensure its future.
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AnalysisBrightening the store workforce
Brighthouse’s store manager conference both motivates and educates, Rebecca Thomson finds.
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GalleryThe fairytale continues
Twice as large as its previous store, Disney Store’s new branch on Oxford Street boasts a host of innovative features. John Ryan reports.
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NewsAmazon and eBay most visited websites in UK
Amazon and Ebay are the most visited websites by UK consumers with Tesco coming top of the bricks and mortar retailers.
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Opinion
A Princely Endeavour
Some of retail’s biggest names came out last night to support a remarkable cause
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NewsJane Norman up for sale
Fashion retailer Jane Norman has been put up for sale, it is understood.
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OpinionIs M&S uninspiring?
The CEO at M&S has been quick to pour cold water on the store design efforts of his predecessor, but is this assessment justified?
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NewsBad weather hits John Lewis sales
John Lewis sales were down 0.8% for the week to May 28 as the bad weather hit and the department store chain was up against tough comparisons on the previous year with World Cup sales.
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NewsHalfords hit by £7.3m liability following Focus DIY collapse
Halfords has been hit by a £7.3m liability following the collapse of Focus DIY.
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NewsLaura Ashley like-for-likes down 1.3% as it closes unprofitable stores
Laura Ashley has reported like-for-like sales slid 1.3% in the 17 weeks to May 28, due largely to the closure of unprofitable stores.
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AnalysisIs cash still king?
Retailers have still to be convinced of the cost benefits and consumer demand for new types of electronic payment, reports Glynn Davis