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OpinionFor M&S’s Bolland, success is in the detail
When Marc Bolland succeeded Sir Stuart Rose as chief executive of Marks & Spencer, there was fevered speculation about the extent to which he would change strategic direction.
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Opinion
Malcolm Walker’s next summit
As Iceland founder and chief executive Malcolm Walker returns from one feat - conquering Everest - he now faces another: the potential sale of failed bank Landsbanki’s 67% stake in the frozen food retailer.
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Gallery
Make Up Store, Carnaby Street
Make Up Store is a Swedish retailer with shops across Europe and North America, which has had a lone store in Westfield London for some time.
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GalleryCo-op puts the fizz back in its stores
Co-operative Group, the egalitarian retailer, has unveiled a format in London that will set the pattern for the future. John Ryan visits.
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NewsGeorge at Asda turns 21 and sparks new plans
George at Asda managing director Andrew Moore has set out three key planks for growth as the brand celebrates its 21st birthday this week.
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AnalysisWhat does mobile mean for retail?
Hype around mobile continues to grow, but most retailers are still considering their approach. Rebecca Thomson finds out where the technology goes next
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AnalysisThe rise of personalised offers
Faster, cheaper technology means personalised offers traditionally produced by the big grocers are now in reach of every retailer. Alison Clements finds out how retailers are doing it.
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NewsDune relaunches website in bid for 50% growth
The Dune Group is to overhaul its ecommerce offer, kicking off with the relaunch of eponymous footwear chain Dune’s website.
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OpinionThe changing face of retail
Retailers are in a particularly challenging position when it comes to technology.
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NewsSainsbury's hires MD for the north
Sainsbury’s has hired Wickes operations director David Furness to be its new zone managing director for the north.
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NewsLocations of Focus stores acquired by Wickes and B&M Bargains revealed
Focus DIY administrators Ernst &Young have revealed the locations of all Focus stores purchased from retailers Wickes and B&M Bargains.
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NewsB&Q reveals locations of Focus stores bought from E&Y
B&Q owner Kingfisher has revealed locations of the 31 stores it acquired from the administrators of Focus DIY after it collapsed earlier this month.
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NewsSignet UK like-for-likes remain flat
US jeweller Signet UK like-for-likes remained flat in its first quarter but losses have narrowed year-on-year.
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NewsKate Middleton's Reiss dress sells out
Reiss reported that the dress Kate Middleton wore to meet Barack and Michelle Obama has sold out after customers rushed to its shops and crashed its website.
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News
Co-op relaunches Truly Irresistible in sales push
Co-operative Group has revamped its own-brand premium range this week to drive sales.
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NewsM&S shopfloor staff gain power to improve customer experience
Food department staff to be given extra responsibilities as part of Bolland’s improvements
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NewsJJB prioritises preserving cash margins as turnaround begins
JJB Sports is to focus on protecting its margins this year as it seeks to stem its losses.
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NewsBurberry focuses on flagships as profits leap
Luxury goods retailer and brand Burberry is to focus on high-profile flagship store openings and refurbs after reporting a surge in profits.
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NewsDixons to drive profit through its Knowhow service division
Electricals group Dixons could add “tens of millions” to profits with a push into services through its Knowhow division, group chief executive John Browett believes.