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OpinionIfoapplestore.com cements Apple's cult following
Few retailers command the sort of brand loyalty that leads customers to create online communities around their products - let alone their stores. Apple, of course, has a cult following, with specialist sites pouring over every vague patent application and rumours from the suppliers in Asia of the latest products ...
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GalleryStore of the week: Guess Regent Street
Guess opened its largest store in Europe (there are close to 250 of them across the Continent) on Regent Street in September. At 6,000 sq ft, this is a large space and fills the unit previously occupied by Next.
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GalleryThe Retail Week Stores Book 2009
The recession may be squeezing retail but the third edition of Retail Week’s stores book shows retailers are still using design innovation to raise their game. John Ryan takes a look at some of this year’s entries.
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Walmart plans to open a further 40 stores in India
Walmart plans to open a further 40 stores in India, according to Indian commerce and industry minister Anand Sharma. “Walmart is very satisfied with its results in India. I was informed by the Walmart CEO that they are looking at opening more stores. He gave me a figure of 40 ...
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AnalysisJudith McKenna could one day have the top job at Asda
In the week McKenna presented Asda’s third-quarter results, Jennifer Creevy says the sharp but likeable woman who runs Asda’s finances could one day be in the frame for the top job.
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AnalysisTesco is going all out this Christmas
No retailer is safe this Christmas as Tesco goes all out to grab market share with new products and expanded ranges. Retail and logistics chief David Potts outlines its plans to Jennifer Creevy.
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AnalysisUS’s toy wars could mean victory only for consumers
With Christmas fast approaching, US discount giant Target this week introduced price cuts on toys at its stores.
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AnalysisHow US retailers can crack the UK market
As Victoria’s Secret becomes the latest US retail giant to focus on the UK, Lisa Berwin asks what the attraction is and how they can crack the market.
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AnalysisNeed to know: Quantitative easing
Last week the Bank of England decided to inject a further £25bn into the economy as part of its quantitative easing programme. But is it helping retailers?
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AnalysisThe future of value retailers
Retailers from Primark to Aldi to 99p Stores have benefited from the flight to value that the recession has created. But can they continue to capture shopper hearts and wallets once the economy begins to recover, asks Joanna Perry.
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AnalysisState of the union: Union Square in Aberdeen
The mix of brands at Union Square in Aberdeen and the relative wealth of the city will be key to its success, says Sara McCorquodale.
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Analysis
Air freight: The sky’s the limit
Opting for air freight could help fashion retailers sell more, but what are the costs and challenges of jetting in your best-sellers, asks Alison Clements.
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AnalysisTraining that’s above and beyond
Is it necessary for overseas retailers to train their staff back home, asks Sara McCorquodale.
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at World Duty Free
The inside view from head of human resources Geoff Hall.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Getting the best return on suppliers’ promotion money
How can we get the best return on the money suppliers give us to run promotions?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Freight trains and supply chains
Our competitors are using freight trains to move stock. Would it benefit my supply chain?
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NewsMorrisons rolls out payment system
Grocer Morrisons has begun rolling out a new payment processing system as part of its store systems replacement project.
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NewsCotswold chases share in face of weakened Blacks
Cotswold Outdoor wants to increase its market share and is eyeing more shopping centre units as it expands.
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OpinionDitch the gimmicks this Christmas
This Christmas shoppers will prefer true cost savings to promotional extras, says Andy Clarke
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NewsStronger third quarter for Benetton
Italian fashion group Benetton had a strong third quarter with revenues ahead 13.1%.