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AnalysisNewcastle: Retailers’ move to Eldon Square extension leaves voids in existing centre
An ambitious project to extend Newcastle’s largest shopping centre is under way, but as Ben Cooper reports, while lettings are going well, the older part of the centre is set to struggle
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AnalysisUnder discussion: online fulfilment
When a group of retailers met to discuss the future of online fulfilment, all accepted there’s work to be done to improve delivery options. By Joanna Perry
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Analysis
A summer school for all seasons
The Oxford Summer School will prepare retail staff for any challenge they face, says Liz Morrell
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at…Tesco
The inside opinion from UK operations personnel director Hayley Tatum
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A culture club to curb theft
No retailer can afford rising shrinkage at the moment, but tackling theft isn’t just a job for specialists – everyone from store staff to the chief executive can help. Joanna Perry explains how
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OpinionRetail surgery: Ensuring a high standard of ethical practice
We want to ensure a high standard of ethical practices within our suppliers’ operations and processes. How can we do this?
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NewsBeaverbrooks poised for trial of in-house EPoS
Jewellery retailer Beaverbrooks is to pilot the EPoS system it has developed in-house before the end of this month.
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Administration looms for Allied Carpets division
Allied Carpets Properties, a subsidiary of the carpets retailer, has filed notice of intention to appoint an administrator. BDO Stoy Hayward is understood to have been lined up for the role.
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NewsTesco partners with insurer Fortis UK
Tesco Personal Finance (TPF) has struck a deal with Fortis UK for the insurer to provide its motor and household insurance.
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OpinionWhat will Sir Philip Green and Simon Cowell give birth to?
The new entertainment cum merchandising company that Sir Philip Green and Simon Cowell are setting up could throw up some interesting opportunities for Arcadia’s brands such as Topshop. But will it be a positive move? Or is it just another celebrity whim?
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NewsH&M profits rise
Pre-tax profits at H&M rose 6 per cent to SEK5.78bn (£447m) in the second quarter to the end of May.
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NewsDebenhams launches Blue Cross Sale
Debenhams has launched a Blue Cross Sale today in its latest move to cash-in on bargain hungry shoppers.
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NewsNew Best Buy chief Brian Dunn takes up the reins
Brian Dunn has officially stepped into the position of chief executive at Best Buy.
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NewsDSGi profits tumble
Profits at PC World and Currys owner DSGi slumped 78 per cent in the year to May 2.
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NewsClinton Cards buys 196 Birthdays stores
Cards retailer Clinton Cards has confirmed the acquisition of 196 Birthdays stores from administrator Zolfo Cooper.
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NewsShop Direct Group unveils Woolworths.co.uk
Shop Direct Group has today launched the much-anticipated Woolworths as an online retailer.
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NewsBack AGM resolution to split Sir Stuart Rose’s role, Pirc urges M&S shareholders
Influential shareholder adviser Pirc has added its voice to growing calls for Marks & Spencer to appoint an independent chairman next year.
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NewsSir Philip Green teams up with Simon Cowell on joint venture
Arcadia’s Sir Philip Green is setting up an international entertainment company with music mogul Simon Cowell, marking the retail boss’s first foray into the showbiz world.
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NewsStudent alleges disability discrimination by Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch is being sued by a law student who claims she was forced to work in a stockroom because her prosthetic arm did not fit the chain’s image.
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NewsRetailers report falling sales in June survey
Nearly half of retailers reported falling year-on-year sales in the year to June, according to the CBI Distributive Trades Survey.