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OpinionPublic retailers in pole position
There’s no doubt that 2011 is shaping up to be a somewhat punishing year for retailers and store stocks have consequently been under pressure.
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Opinion
M&S in Paris
A store on one of the most expensive streets in the world is a brave way for Marc Bolland to announce M&S’s return to Europe
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NewsAlworths goes into administration
Alworths, the ‘son of Woolworths’ chain launched by a former Woolies director, has collapsed into administration, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsDW Sports joins buying group Intersport
DW Sports, set up by JJB Sports founder Dave Whelan, has joined sportswear buying group Intersport.
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NewsAll Saints lender appoints advisors
Lloyds Banking Group, the main lender to All Saints, has appointed accountancy firm KPMG to advise on its options should it fail to attract a buyer in the next week.
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NewsMarks & Spencer considers new pay structure
Marks & Spencer has started consulting shareholders over a new pay structure which could see executive remuneration linked more closely to performance, according to reports.
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NewsRetailers' confidence rises for first time in four quarters
Retail business confidence has risen for the first time in four quarters as store groups expect improvements in gross profit and turnover this year.
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NewsSports Direct appoints former Irish politician as non-exec director
Sports Direct has appointed former Irish politician Charles McCreevy as non-executive director.
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NewsTesco launches Easter Clubcard Voucher Exchange
Tesco is launching an Easter Clubcard Voucher Exchange in a bid to ramp up sales over the bank holidays.
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NewsStricter rules for pre-packs
New rules for pre-pack administrations could make it harder for owners to regain control of failing businesses.
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NewsJohn Lewis suffers 3.8% weekly sales fall
Sales at department store chain John Lewis fell 3.8% last week, partly the result of a calendar effect because of this year’s later Easter and Mothers’ Day.
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils bricks and clicks launch in France
Marks & Spencer is to return to France a decade after shutting its operations in the country.
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NewsBank holiday battle
Retailers join forces to fight proposed bank holiday switch from May to October
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NewsNew Range ads pitched to drive summer spend
Home and garden retailer The Range has launched its first national TV ad campaign to encourage viewers to spruce up their homes for summer.
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NewsIn Focus: FOCUS
Recently I highlighted the exceptional £4,900 per sq ft sales densities achieved by Richer Sounds. This time it is the opposite end of the density spectrum.
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NewsTopps Tiles on course for strong results
The City welcomed Topps Tiles’ “solid” update this week, as it revealed like-for-likes will have risen about 1.8% in the first half.
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NewsClinton Cards fights profit fall with loyalty scheme
Clinton Cards is launching a loyalty card in June in an attempt to win customers in a difficult market after group pre-tax profit slumped from £20m to £12m in the first half to January 30.
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NewsSharp sales rise and profit gain at Ted Baker
Quirky fashion retailer Ted Baker’s sales grew ahead of expectations last year and the retailer reported a 24.2% surge in profits.
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NewsKingfisher aims to grow by attracting reluctant DIY-ers
DIY giant Kingfisher is prioritising making DIY easier for customers and continued global expansion as it approaches the next stage of its strategy under boss Ian Cheshire.
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NewsAlliance Boots in no rush to replace departed CEO Hornby
Alliance Boots is unlikely to appoint a successor to departed group chief executive Andy Hornby in the near future, following his sudden exit last week.