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OpinionRetail surgery: What to expect from law requiring screening of online customers
We have heard a law is coming in that will require us to screen our online customers to check their age. Is this going to be difficult and expensive to do?
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NewsAsda trials system to hone merchandising
Asda has successfully completed testing and user acceptance of a store and merchandise planning system from Galleria Retail Technology Solutions.
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NewsTed Baker considers retail system upgrade
Ted Baker is considering upgrading to the latest version of Prologic’s CIMS retail system following the successful introduction of an earlier version of the system.
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OpinionAsos heads overseas
The subdued share reaction to Asos’s full-year results should be viewed as an opportunity to be seized by investors.
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NewsVodafone signs Carphone deal after three-year hiatus
Carphone Warehouse is to start selling Vodafone UK contracts in its stores next week after a three-year hiatus.
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NewsBRC backs advocate to fight for consumer rights
The British Retail Consortium has backed the creation of a “consumer advocate”, but warned that he or she must take an active role in improving customers’ understanding of their consumer rights.
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NewsCrabtree & Evelyn files for bankruptcy protection in the US
The US arm of Crabtree & Evelyn has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
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NewsGame like-for-like sales plummet
Computer entertainment retailer Game has reported a 15.4 per cent fall in group like-for-like sales in the 21 weeks to June 27.
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NewsKmart cuts prices for the unemployed
US retailer Kmart has launched a money-off programme for the jobless in its original home state of Michigan.
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NewsWinding up of Woolworths made advisers £14m
Woolworths’ administrator Deloitte, restructuring specialist Hilco and other advisers were paid at least £14m to wind up the variety store group.
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OpinionWebsite optimisation firms get the Google seal of approval
Google’s backing for consulting firms that offer sensible advice on how retailers can improve web sales has got to be a move in the right direction for an industry that has been plagued by misinformation.
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NewsRetailers work with Google to optimise their sites
Retailers including Next, Debenhams and Schuh have completed a research project with Google to investigate how their sites could be improved.
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NewsTesco ‘considers Northern Rock bid’
Tesco is reported to be considering buying nationalised bank Northern Rock ahead of the next General Election.
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NewsEuropean Union approves state loan for Arcandor
The European Union has given approval for the German state to loan insolvent retailer Arcandor €50m (£43m).
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NewsTesco refutes global trade union claims
Tesco has refuted claims from an international trade union which criticised the grocer’s employment practices in some of its overseas markets.
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NewsHigh Street Fashion Week set for Oxford Street
London’s Oxford Street will host the first High Street Fashion Week in September with the hope of attracting more shoppers to the capital’s famous street.
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NewsMarks & Spencer reports improved sales in first quarter
Marks & Spencer reported an improvement in UK sales in its first quarter, buoyed by its 125th anniversary campaign and the timing of Easter.
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NewsB&Q launch monthly bonus scheme for store staff
B&Q has launched a £12m monthly bonus scheme for store staff to incentivise its workforce.
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OpinionDarwinian climate will be good for retail in the end
Looking at the main stories on Retail Week’s property page online you sometimes wouldn’t guess that there was a recession on. Much of the news is what we all want to see more of – good old fashioned expansion stories.
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NewsMobile operator Orange builds larger high street presence
Mobile phone operator Orange is forging ahead with its expansion drive as it seeks to increase its footprint on the high street.