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GalleryBerlin’s wall of retail
If it’s retail novelty, quirky innovation and a glimpse of what the store design future might hold, then 20 years after the wall came down Berlin is definitely worth a visit.
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NewsVictoria’s Secret unveils plans for launch in UK and Europe
US fashion and beauty giant Limited Brands has outlined plans to open Victoria’s Secret stores in strategic markets including the UK as part of an international expansion drive.
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AnalysisCarrefour backs home front while Metro plays away
Recent events have thrown the contrast in strategic priorities between the world’s second- and third-largest retailers, Carrefour and Metro Group, into stark relief.
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AnalysisIs the property market moving in favour of the landlords again?
The property market has swung in favour of retailers during the recession, but is it about to move back the other way?
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AnalysisNeil Gillis
Nothing fires Blacks’ quietly determined chief like a turnaround challenge. And, despite the losses announced last week, he insists the challenge won’t beat him.
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AnalysisMoonpig: Success on the cards
It has pioneered the online greetings card market and now its competitors are playing catch-up. Lisa Berwin talks to Moonpig founder Nick Jenkins about the secret of the etailer’s rapid growth
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AnalysisTrago Mills: The country’s quirkiest retail destination?
Combining leisure and shopping like no other retail destination, Trago Mills is a one-off.
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work for Clas Ohlson
The inside view from Croydon store manager Ian Saville
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AnalysisChristmas spending
Retail’s traditional golden quarter is under way and store chiefs’ attention is pretty much devoted to achieving Christmas sales success. But will shoppers spend?
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Opinion
Retail surgery: Protect your online brand name
How can I protect my brand when it comes to website domain names?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Ensure your customers accept your terms and conditions
How can I make sure customers accept our terms and conditions when they buy from us?
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Opinion
What next for First Quench?
The ferocious discounting from the supermarkets has done the likes of Threshers very few favours
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AnalysisBeat the postal strike
Subscribers to Retail Week magazine can receive a digital edition of any issue affected by the postal strike by e-mail.
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NewsAlmost 2,000 jobs to go as 373 First Quench stores close
The administrators of Threshers owner First Quench Retailing are to shut 373 stores, resulting in 1,738 redundancies.
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NewsGap sales beat expectations
Sales for US fashion giant Gap beat expectations in October up 5% on last year to $1.14bn (£70m).
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OpinionPrimark wins praise as ethics take centre stage
They say no publicity is bad publicity, but as allegations about Primark’s sourcing came in thick and fast, questioning its ethics, the old adage started to look flawed.
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NewsHopes of recovery rise as Bank holds interest rates and injects £25bn into economy
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 0.5% for the eight month in a row and inject an extra £25bn into the economy in an attempt to stimulate recovery.
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NewsMike Ashley renames Newcastle football ground
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley is renaming Newcastle United’s football ground sportsdirect.com@St James’ Park.
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NewsTM Lewin reports record profits
Men’s and womenswear retailer TM Lewin reported it has defied the downturn to deliver record profits and that the new financial year has started strongly.
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NewsSales improve at Signet
The UK’s biggest jewellery chain Signet has reported an improvement in sales in its third quarter.