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NewsColes provides early signs of a successful turnaround
The latest results from Australian conglomerate Wesfarmers suggest that Coles, Australia’s second-largest retailer which Wesfarmers acquired in 2007, is reaping the benefits from its turnaround strategy.
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OpinionThe Tesco fightback starts this week
Using Clubcard to stem the flow of customers being tempted to try out its rivals is a smart move by Tesco
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OpinionLeading the pack by a good margin
The big three listed food retailers are increasing sales 12% despite this deep recession. How?
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OpinionBiduhappy.com brings ‘reverse shopping’ to independent retailers
A new website is promising independent retailers a new “reverse shopping” route to the online market without setting up ecommerce infrastructure of their own.
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OpinionCompetition still hot in grocery
So farewell then – for now – to Paul Foley. The Aldi UK boss’s abrupt departure last week led to speculation that the wheels have come off his juggernaut.
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GalleryStore of the Week: Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge
You can normally rely upon Harvey Nichols to do something special with its windows: it’s part of the way the brand works. However, the Knightsbridge flagship has a scheme at the moment that is likely to stop even the most fashion-hardened Sloane in her tracks.
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GalleryBreathing new life into dead space
With voids skyrocketing in the recession, landlords and developers need to be creative with empty space to keep shoppers interested. John Ryan reports on some of the inventive ideas being tested
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NewsVAT loophole’s potential closure could benefit stores
HMV’s store network could benefit from the possible closure of a Channel Islands tax loophole affecting etailers.
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NewsRiver Island launches maternity range
Young fashion retailer River Island is gunning for a slice of the £139m maternitywear market with a range targeting expectant mothers.
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Gap drop in profits better than feared
Clothing giant Gap experienced a better than feared 0.4% drop in second-quarter profits. Sales were down across all of the retailer’s divisions, contributing to a 7.3% decline in group net sales to $3.24bn (£2bn). Group like-for-like sales dropped 8%.The higher-end Banana Republic brand’s like-for-like sales fell 15%, while Gap and ...
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AnalysisDave Whelan: Playing to Win
Footballer turned sports retailer Dave Whelan charts the rise and fall of JJB Sports in this exclusive extract adapted from his autobiography, Playing to Win
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AnalysisPaul Foley: The boss who broke Aldi’s secretive mould
The Aldi boss broke the company mould to bang the grocer’s drum during the recession. As he steps down, Jennifer Creevy asks if he was a victim of his own success
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AnalysisDoes David Cameron think retail?
Many retailers are disillusioned with Labour rule in the downturn but would a Conservative government led by David Cameron really be the answer to their woes?
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AnalysisMusgrave: Convenience in the community
Two years spent overhauling Musgrave’s British arm means it can now rise to the challenge of the big four, Phil Smith tells Charlotte Hardie
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AnalysisLoss prevention: the latest tagging projects
Are the latest tagging projects helping reduce recession-driven shrinkage? Alison Clements learns how retailers are striving for the optimum return on their theft-prevention investments
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AnalysisInterviewees: Always do your homework
Interviewees should not underestimate the power of thorough preparation, says Liz Morrell
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at White Stuff
The inside view from White Stuff HR director Victoria Hodges
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OpinionA victimless crime?
The police must recognise that store theft and assault seriously affect staff, says Malcolm Walker
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OpinionRetail surgery: Avoiding discrimination claims in interviews
What are the key questions managers should steer clear of when interviewing candidates to avoid discrimination claims?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Preventing ‘card not present’ fraud
We have noticed a marked surge in ‘card not present’ fraud. What are the key things we should be doing to prevent this?