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Analysis
Need to Know: the general election
Christmas may have been good but this year’s general election will be pivotal in determining the consumer mood
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AnalysisJohn Gildersleeve: A good fit for New Look
While his fierce reputation may be unjustified, the former Tesco dynamo seems a good fit as chairman of New Look
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AnalysisJanuary Sales: Which retailers delivered the goods for bargain hunters?
The January Sales season started earlier than ever this year, but when consumers hit the shops which retailers were really delivering the goods?
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AnalysisInsurance: Got it covered
The Competition Commission may have restricted the marketing of extended warranties, but insurance products still play an important role on the high street.
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AnalysisRallying the troops
Informing staff of future business plans can lead to a happier workforce.
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at… IKEA UK & Ireland
The inside view from human resources operations manager Cathy Donnelly
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OpinionTesco likely to stay on buy lists
Despite some gloomy portents before Christmas and some lacklustre trading weeks in the run-up to the big event, the festive season lived up to its name for many store groups.
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Opinion
Seven lessons from a blockbuster Christmas
It was clearly a stormingly good Christmas for the sector, in most cases more than making up for last year’s losses.
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OpinionTough lessons to learn
If nothing else 2009 showed why credit insurance is a waste and bonuses aren’t.
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OpinionFunding is out there
“Even in challenging times it’s important to consider all opportunities”
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GalleryStore of the Week: Loewe, Valencia
Luxury accessories and ready-to-wear brand Loewe refurbished its shop in Valencia just before Christmas, creating a concept store.
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GallerySale signage: how to communicate value
Most retailers may still be on Sale, but how effective are they at communicating the value on offer? John Ryan visits Meadowhall with Visual Thinking’s Jeanette Cheetham to find out
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AnalysisAldi could shake up the New Zealand food market
There’s been some interesting speculation that Aldi - which has really made waves in Australia - is actively looking to enter the grocery sector in New Zealand, registering myriad trademarks and also dispatching staff to scope out potential sites.
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NewsPeacocks: value sector to thrive in 2010
Peacocks said the value sector will continue to “flourish” in 2010, after reporting solid Christmas trading and better than expected like-for-like sales in the new year.
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NewsBlacks to make Millets more accessible with new ranges
Blacks is to invest in new ranges and its store portfolio as it claims its restructure has placed the outdoor specialist in a stronger position for growth.
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AnalysisHow John Lewis won the festive retail battle
By investing cleverly in product, price and customer service the John Lewis Partnership has emerged the Christmas winner.
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OpinionRetail surgery: We think we are incurring high losses during our Sale. How can we minimise these?
We think we are incurring high losses during our Sale. How can we minimise these?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Our competitors are starting to use the PEFC logo on some of their products – what is it and should we certify to that standard too?
Our competitors are starting to use the PEFC logo on some of their products - what is it and should we certify to that standard too?
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NewsBest Buy picks UK merchandise system
US electricals giant Best Buy has selected to use a merchandise system for the roll-out of its UK stores.
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NewsCarrefour poaches Tesco star for top French role
Carrefour has poached Tesco high-flyer James McCann as executive director of its flagship French business.