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NewsHMV seeks fashion links to extend range
HMV is in talks with apparel retailers and brands with a view to ramping up its clothing offer, as it continues looking beyond its traditional categories to increase revenue.
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NewsMothercare relaunches its maternity range
The mother and baby retailer has relaunched its maternity range to focus on fashion and comfort.
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NewsAsda builds social site to push transparency
Asda is to launch a social networking website next week as part of its plan to become a more transparent business.
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AnalysisKKR set to reap rewards with Dollar General float
Speculation that private equity firm KKR is considering returning its most successful investment, discount chain Dollar General, to the stock market is unsurprising.
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AnalysisJeremy Seigal says AS Watson is back on track
In his first interview since taking the helm of Superdrug owner AS Watson, Jeremy Seigal tells Jennifer Creevy the business is back on track
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AnalysisNeed to know... Spotify
Streaming site Spotify offers an alternative distribution model for music, but can it prove a money maker and does it pose a threat to traditional retailers?
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AnalysisSimon Fox: HMV chief is a wanted man
Fox has been hailed a magician for his turnaround of HMV so it’s no surprise he’s being chased by stricken broadcaster ITV, says Tim Danaher
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AnalysisA retailer’s complete guide to swine flu
You’re either sick with it or sick of the mention of it, but swine flu could have a serious impact on retail operations. Enough sensationalism, says Charlotte Hardie – how can retailers tackle it?
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AnalysisUsing customer print and online magazines
Building a two-way relationship with shoppers is the holy grail for marketers in the downturn. Charlotte Hardie considers how retailers are using customer magazines in print and now online
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AnalysisOnline merchandising: A picture is worth 1,000 words
Flashy images, picture tools and product videos might look impressive, but do they hold any sway over customers? Joanna Perry finds out
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AnalysisWowing in the workplace
With fierce competition for jobs, doing everything to impress in a new role is key, says Liz Morrell
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at…Boots UK
The inside opinion from head of recruitment services Paul Stretton
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OpinionRetail surgery: Breaching exclusivity or terminating a supplier contract
A supplier appears to be unstable but we are tied to an exclusive contract for a product. What are the implications if we breach exclusivity or just terminate?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Effective recruitment
I typically find that our store managers simply replace employees using the same contract and hours of work. How can I guide them to recruit more effectively?
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Voice picking cuts stock gaps at Poundstretcher
Poundstretcher has improved the accuracy of its store replenishment with a voice-directed warehouse system.
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OpinionSector suffering a systems failure
Retail systems are now so complex they can make the basics impossible, says Simon Burke
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NewsGap sales down 7 % in July
Gap sales fell 7% in July, compared to the same period last year, to £550m ($924m).
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NewsGeorge Davies kicks off GIVe retail roll-out
Fashion entrepreneur George Davies is to open the first of his new GIVe womenswear stores at Bluewater shopping centre in Kent.
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Sales drop at Signet's UK arm
Jewellery retailer Signet’s group like-for-likes fell 5.3 per cent in the 13 weeks to August 1.
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NewsInterest rates held at 0.5%
Interest rates have been held at 0.5% as the Bank of England announced it will inject a further £50bn in to the economy.