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NewsTK Maxx and HomeSense in 500-store Euro assault
Discount fashion and homewares retailers TK Maxx and HomeSense are to embark on huge expansion drives in the UK and Europe.
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Luxury retailers struggle as sector’s immunity fails
The usually polished and aloof world of luxury retail has become an unusually tense and anxious place as some of its biggest names battle for survival.
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AnalysisThe retail awards no one wants to win
Hindsight is a wonderful thing, but even the best retailers get it wrong sometimes. Charlotte Hardie looks back at some of retail’s biggest strategic blunders and asks what we can learn from them
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Target shareholders reject alternative director list
Shareholders in general merchandise retail powerhouse Target last week rejected an alternative list of directors put up by activist shareholder William Ackman.In a heated battle, Ackman, the head of Pershing Square Capital Management, sought to have his own roster of directors, including himself, replace the existing board to better compete ...
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Analysis
Between a rock and a hard place
As more retailers squeeze suppliers to offset rising costs and margin erosion, their relationship is suffering. Amy Shields asks what needs to give.
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AnalysisScott Wheway is embracing the challenge at Best Buy
The former Boots man has taken his time to find the right role but is relishing the challenge of Best Buy. George MacDonald reports.
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Employee expenses: Who’s picking up the tab?
While retailers’ policies may be more stringent than those of MPs, the present furore shows the need for robust rules on expenses. Ben Cooper reports.
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AnalysisPeter Swann talks maximum IT efficiency at WHSmith
WHSmith’s other Swann – IT director Peter Swann – talks to Joanna Perry about how the retailer’s efficiency drive has left it well placed to get value for money in the downturn
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AnalysisWhat it’s like working at Bravissimo
The inside opinion from HR director Laura MeneaudWhat makes the ideal Bravissimo employee?“Someone who has a passion for customer service and is constantly looking for ways to make this a better business.”What is the Bravissimo work ethos?“It is a relaxed and fun environment where people are valued as individuals.”As a ...
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OpinionRetail surgery: Landlord legalities
My landlord has refused to move me to monthly rents, but I could only send a cheque for the first month of this quarter – which has been cashed. What is my legal position and what can I do to mitigate any risk?
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Loyalty schemes
As Homebase becomes the latest retailer to sign to Nectar, we ask how loyalty schemes work and what benefits they can bring
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NewsShoeboxx.co.uk creates a digital repository for receipts
Shoeboxx wants to get retailers and consumers onboard with its idea of creating a digital repository for receipts. The idea is that a customer carries a Shoeboxx card, which a retailer can swipe at its tills. The receipt is then sent electronically to the customer’s account online where they can ...
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NewsDebenhams' new shares priced at 80p
The new shares to be placed as part of a £323m fund-raising by Debenhams have been priced at 80p.
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OpinionDebenhams’ share placing does more than raise funds
So Debs has finally done it. The department store chain has announced the details of a much-anticipated share placing.
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NewsTesco to take on Carphone Warehouse with free laptops
Tesco is offering free laptops with its mobile broadband packages, in a move that will compete directly with Carphone Warehouse.
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NewsWHSmith reports robust third-quarter sales
WHSmith has revealed better than forecast third-quarter sales and said it is confident on its full-year prospects.
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NewsMorrisons first-quarter like-for-like sales jump
Morrisons has revealed an 8.2 per cent rise in first-quarter like-for-like sales as bargain hungry customers flock to its lower-price offer.
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NewsDebenhams to raise £323m in share sale
Debenhams has revealed plans to raise £323m in a share placing to slash its debt pile and said profits were growing at the department store chain.
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NewsAquascutum kicks off consulation with all staff
Aquascutum’s entire 343-strong workforce has been put into consultation, raising questions over the future of the luxury brand.