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NewsMark Saunders exits Habitat in shake-up at the top
Habitat chief executive Mark Saunders has left the business following the hiring of former New Look boss Phil Wrigley as executive chairman last week.
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NewsSuccessor Philip Clarke ‘cut from the same cloth’ as fellow Liverpudlian Sir Terry Leahy
Philip Clarke, who will become only the sixth Tesco chief executive in the company’s 80-year history when he takes the helm next year, has been picked to succeed Sir Terry Leahy for his “wide experience, drive and energy”.
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NewsTough challenges that have to be faced by Tesco’s Philip Clarke
Tesco’s seamless succession planning has been lauded by the City as a success, but analysts warn that incoming chief executive Philip Clarke has a tough job ahead of him.
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NewsSir Terry Leahy, the visionary who transformed Tesco
With his constant focus on the customer, Sir Terry is hailed for turning Tesco into a global operation
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NewsTesco signals global push with Philip Clarke’s promotion
The international chief’s appointment points to a step up in grocer’s global growth
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Ideal Shopping Direct ‘could be bid target’
Ideal Shopping Direct could now be a possible bid target as the turnaround for the home shopping group gains traction, said Singer Capital analyst Matthew McEachran.
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WHSmith outperforms despite ash cloud impact
WHSmith said despite the volcanic ash cloud hitting sales as airport stores closed, its “financial position is in line with market expectations”.
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AnalysisWhat Apple means to retailers
Apple has again captivated consumers with its latest gadget, the iPad. Joanne Ellul pins down the brand’s enduring appeal and examines why the company is so important to other retailers
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AnalysisPaul Loft: Holding Homebase’s place
He may not court the limelight but the Homebase managing director is impressing by holding the retailer’s position in an increasingly competitive sector, says Nicola Harrison
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AnalysisTraffic Jams
As trade becomes increasingly unpredictable, Liz Morrell asks retailers whether it is down to multichannel, competition from leisure, the weather or something more fundamental
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AnalysisThe Chinese market
Last week Monsoon began a big push into China, where it is understood to be aiming to open up to 1,000 stores. Why are retailers heading east?
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AnalysisFamilyMart pushes ahead with international growth
This year is set to be an important year for Japanese convenience store giant FamilyMart.
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at Austin Reed Group
The inside view from chief executive Nick Hollingworth
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AnalysisHow to combat staff football fever
Managing shift requests for time off is a challenge during the World Cup.
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OpinionTime for a retail coalition
If politicians can do it, why can’t retail join forces for the greater good, says Jacqueline Gold
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OpinionSir Terry Leahy: one of retail’s all-time greats
Cast your mind back to February 1997. Tesco had just taken top spot in the grocery rankings, but at about 20%, its market share was only 2 percentage points above Sainsbury’s.
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GalleryBhs reborn
Family department store Bhs has had a rocky ride over the past couple of years, but a new store in Uxbridge points to a retail brand that may be about to enjoy better times.
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GalleryUnited Nude, New York
From time to time you come across a format that it’s quite hard to improve upon - one where the original design is sufficiently strong and the brand sufficiently well funded for none of the usual value engineering to take place.
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AnalysisWalmart’s bid for world domination
With a renewed focus on price transparency, the US retailer plans to bring its value message to other countries. Jennifer Creevy reports from Bentonville
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OpinionRetail surgery: Which errors by store staff should we focus on to try and improve our shrinkage rates?
Which errors by store staff should we focus on to try and improve our shrinkage rates?