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AnalysisMetro Group announces record earnings for 2010
Germany’s Metro Group announced record earnings in 2010, with all banners contributing to this growth.
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Deichmann targets 200 stores within 10 years
German shoe retailer Deichmann has said it is targeting 200 stores within 10 years in Turkey, and is making an initial investment of E6m (£5m) to open 20 new stores.Last year the retailer opened 44 stores in 23 Turkish cities. Deichmann Turkey managing director Atilla Ozkul said thatthe chain experienced ...
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OpinionThe compliance costs of devolution
I sense that devolution is entering a distinctly different and more vigorous phase of its development. The reasons aren’t the same in every nation but there’s a growing feeling of muscles being flexed.
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OpinionDixons not alone as the freeze sets in
At least the Nordics were OK. You can always rely on that from a Dixons trading update. But there was no disguising the awfulness of the UK and Ireland performance that prompted Wednesday’s profit warning.
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NewsFreemans chasing £40m in sales from new plus-size site Curvissa
Freemans Grattan Holdings has launched online plus-size women’s fashion brand Curvissa, which it estimates will achieve sales of up to £40m within three to five years.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What are the pros and cons of a retailer raising money through asset-based lending?
What is asset-based lending, and what are the pros and cons of a retailer raising money this way?
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AnalysisGoogle AdWords and trademarks
An ongoing legal battle over trademarks being bought as AdWords highlights the need for retailers to tread carefully when it comes to possible infringements
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NewsFurniture chain Easy Living collapses
Sofas UK, which trades as Easy Living Furniture, has become the latest victim of the consumer downturn and was put into administration today.
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NewsOddbins expected to file for administration on Monday
Wine retailer Oddbins is expected to go into administration on Monday after it was unable to proceed with a company voluntary arrangement.
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NewsEtail delivery costs to soar under EU proposals
EU Legislation proposals could cost online retailers an extra £8.8bn in delivery charges per year and threatens to derail the growth of e-commerce.
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NewsH&M profits nosedive 30% as cotton prices soar
H&M’s global profits plummeted by 30% in its first quarter as cotton prices soar.
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NewsConsumer confidence remains low, GFK says
Consumer confidence remained at the same low level in March as it was in February, according to GFK/NOP’s respected Consumer Confidence Monitor.
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NewsLaura Ashley celebrates record profits
Fashion and homewares group Laura Ashley has posted record profits and is confident about prospects despite the punishing trading environment.
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NewsUK remains tough for Mothercare, but international strong
Mothercare’s like-for-like sales in the UK slipped in its fourth quarter, but the performance of its international business remained strong.
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NewsWilkinson trials contactless payment
Variety chain Wilkinson is to trial contactless payments across 25 stores, ahead of a potentialroll-out of the technology across its 350 stores.
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NewsTesco forced to cap PriceCheck refunds
Tesco has shrugged off initial teething problems with its new PriceCheck guarantee and said it remains committed to the promotion, despite having to cap refunds after some shoppers were making claims of more than £100.
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NewsBlackwell’s on track for profit by 2013
Blackwell’s, the academic bookseller, aims to return to profitability by 2013, and has halved annual losses and launched a text-book rental service.
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NewsPhones 4U to double store openings in 2011
Phones 4U is ramping up its store expansion programme under its new owners to take advantage of customers who prefer to buy phones in shops rather than online.
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NewsBimba & Lola hunts for London store
Spanish fashion retailer Bimba & Lola is eyeing high-profile London locations for its first UK store.