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AnalysisArcadia: will fewer, bigger shops translate to better?
Arcadia plans to rationalise its property portfolio so that it has fewer stores, but with more space. But, as the public steadily changes the way it shops, it’s not the only retailer starting to think that focusing on bigger and better stores makes sense, says Sara McCorquodale.
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AnalysisThe Boxing Day challenge
With Boxing Day falling on a Saturday more retailers will open that day – many going straight into Sale. Liz Morrell finds out how they can ensure their stores are ready and they have staff support.
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Analysis
A helping hand with recruitment
Developer Hammerson has set up a scheme to help tenants recruit. Sara McCorquodale reports.
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AnalysisNeed to know: Christmas savings
Tesco and Asda have both claimed they will help customers save millions of pounds this Christmas with a flurry of price cuts. Do the figures add up?
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NewsTesco extends e-invoicing to up efficiency
Tesco is to introduce electronic invoicing to improve efficiencies in the purchase of goods and services that are not for resale.
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NewsNew occupants for 75% of Woolies stores a year after demise
Three quarters of the 800 former Woolworths stores are let or under offer as the anniversary of the variety store group’s collapse approaches.
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NewsEU votes against extension of anti-dumping duties
The EU has voted against the extension of anti-dumping duties on footwear sourced from China and Vietnam.
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OpinionMarc Bolland for M&S: not the fashionable choice?
“Who?” seemed to be the reaction of many in the fashion sector when we rang them to get their reaction to the appointment of Marc Bolland as chief executive of Marks & Spencer yesterday.
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NewsRetail sales up 3% in October, ONS calculates
Retail sales rose 3% by value year-on-year in October and volume was ahead 3.4%, the Office of National Statistics reported. The month on month rise was 0.4%.
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NewsTed Baker retail sales grow 19.8%
Ted Baker reported retail sales were up 19.8% in the 13 weeks to November 14, resulting in a better than anticipated performance in the UK, offset by difficult trading conditions in its overseas markets.
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NewsProfits motor ahead at Halfords
Motor accessories and leisure group Halfords has posted a 24% rise in first-half profits and is confident of meeting full-year expectations.
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NewsMarc Bolland: Marks & Spencer was an opportunity I couldn't miss
Morrisons chief executive Marc Bolland has said that Marks & Spencer was an opportunity he couldn’t miss, but he remains dedicated to Morrisons until his last day.
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NewsSir Stuart Rose: Marc Bolland picked to accelerate M&S growth
Marc Bolland, the newly-announced chief executive of Marks & Spencer, was selected for his ability to accelerate growth at the retailer, according to executive chairman Sir Stuart Rose.
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NewsAdili finance director leaves
The finance director of ethical etailer Adili has left the business as part of a restructure.
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OpinionSocial commerce in practice
Retail Week yesterday hosted a webinar on social commerce that highlighted both how much retailers have to gain from engaging with their customers, but also the many questions they have concerning how they should go about it.
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NewsMarc Bolland named chief executive of Marks & Spencer
Morrisons boss Marc Bolland will succeed Sir Stuart Rose as chief executive of M&S, beginning in the new year.
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News99p Stores rolls out EPoS in two months
99p Stores has rolled out an EPoS system to 116 stores in just two months.
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NewsTJX Europe sales rise in third quarter
Sales for the parent of TK Maxx, TJX Europe, rose 1% on a like-for-like basis to $603m (£358.8m) in the third quarter of the year.
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NewsMydeco promotes virtual products through PlayStation gaming platform
Homewares shopping aggregation site Mydeco has opened a virtual store in Sony’s social gaming platform PlayStation Home.