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OpinionPolitical parties must act to earn retail’s vote
It is a frequent complaint that politicians ignore the retail sector. Events of the last week have shown that they do so at their peril.
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OpinionBad news for grocers’ shares
Food retailers’ shares have been dull for a while, left on the shelf by investors seeking value among general retailers and in other sectors.
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GalleryLevi's, Regent Street: Nothing but denim
Selling a single commodity from a large area sounds tricky, but Levi’s new store on Regent Street does it with a flourish.
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GalleryStore of the Week: Legoland Discovery Centre Trafford Centre
Yet the opening of the Legoland Discovery Centre in Manchester’s Trafford Centre marks the arrival of a real retail-cum-leisure destination where the pleasures of enjoying one of the world’s favourite toys are combined with the chance to walk away with elements of it from the on-site shop.
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NewsAmerican Apparel scramble
Fashion retailer American Apparel sparked a riot in east London after 2,000 people turned up for an Easter Sale.
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AnalysisCan Walmart overcome Chinese etail challenges?
Walmart plans to launch an ecommerce operation in the world’s most populous nation. With more than 380 million internet users - more than the entire US population - China represents a massive opportunity for the world’s largest retailer. However, growth will not come easy and Walmart must be able to ...
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Grocery accounts for majority of Walmart US sales
Walmart revealed that its US division generated a majority of its sales from grocery categories for the first time in its history last year.Grocery sales - including meat, produce, deli, bakery, dairy, frozen foods, floral and dry groceries, as well as consumables such as health and beauty aids, household chemicals, ...
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can we use flexible benefits packages to reward staff at a time when we can’t afford to raise basic pay?
How can we use flexible benefits packages to reward staff at a time when we can’t afford to raise basic pay?
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can we help our staff monitor and improve their health?
How can we help our staff monitor and improve their health?
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AnalysisEBay’s bid to conquer fashion
With a dedicated and revamped area, fashion marks eBay’s next big push into the fixed-price arena, but will customers take to the shift in focus and will it succeed in a crowded market
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NewsGap sales continue to grow
Gap sales have continued to improve both in the US and internationally with like-for-like sales in March ahead 11% across the group compared to an 8% fall for the same month last year.
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NewsMorrisons’ new boss Dalton Philips awarded £6m reward package
New Morrisons chief executive Dalton Philips’ total remuneration package amounts to £6m, it has emerged.
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NewsPlay.com appoints new chief executive
Entertainment etailer Play.com has appointed a new chief executive, former Apple director John Perkins.
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NewsSir Stuart Rose attacks Prime Minister’s ‘unhelpful’ response to NI appeal
Marks & Spencer executive chairman Sir Stuart Rose has criticised Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s unhelpful attitude towards business leaders who lent their support to the Conservative Party’s position on National Insurance.
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NewsSports Direct makes offer for Faith
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct is among five bidders to have made offers for footwear specialist Faith, it is understood.
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MPs pass bill targeting illegal downloaders
The controversial Digital Economy Bill designed to curb online piracy was forced through Parliament last night.
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NewsFaith attracts investors
Footwear retailer Faith has received offers of investment and said it expects to complete a deal within “the next few days”.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches new department to tempt international shoppers
John Lewis is launching a new department in its Oxford Street store to lure international shoppers.
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NewsStrong start to the year for H&M
Swedish fashion group H&M has announced a strong first quarter with sales up 7% in the three months to February 28.
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Opinion
Stuart Rose’s final flourish at M&S
Stuart Rose’s last trading update before Marc Bolland takes over the reins was a strong one, but no-one wanted to talk about it this morning.