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Analysis
Keep the training on track
Recession-hit retailers still need to invest in staff to drive their businesses, argues Liz Morrell
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News
Coles hires UK retail veteran Tony Buffin
Grocer Coles has hired another UK retail veteran, appointing former Boots group financial controller Tony Buffin as its finance director.Buffin was most recently European managing director of Groupe Aeroplan, an international loyalty management company. Previously, he headed Boots’ international healthcare strategy team.Buffin, who takes up his role in July, is ...
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NewsCompetition Commission to update on ombudsman at end of June
The Competition Commission is expected to update the industry on the proposed grocery ombudsman at the end of June, as the deadline for responses on the consultation concludes today.
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NewsPrimark pays out over alleged Superdry copy
Primark has settled a copyright disagreement with Superdry owner Laundry Athletics over its alleged copying of one of its leather jackets.
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OpinionRetailers must not break the supplier chain
Retailers need to ensure that they don’t squeeze suppliers until they squeak after a stream of bad press this week.
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Opinion
Retail surgery: Making credit work for you
I’m offering credit to my customers at the moment but despite the interest rate coming down it doesn’t appear to have become much cheaper. Is there anything I can do to get a better deal?
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Opinion
Retail surgery: What to expect from battery recycling law
It has been difficult to find details on how retailers will be affected by the Government’s battery recycling legislation. What are the key points?
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NewsRetail sales fall in year to May
Retail sales fell again in the year to May after remaining broadly flat in April.
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NewsPrinciples administration leads to email deluge
More than 5,000 customers and suppliers of defunct fashion retailer Principles have emailed the retailer’s administrator asking to recoup money or redeem vouchers.
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NewsMoody’s downgrades outlook on Tesco
Credit rating agency Moody’s has downgraded its outlook on Tesco to negative over concerns about levels of debt in the business.
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NewsSports Direct offloads JJB stake
Sports Direct has sold its 5 per cent stake in rival JJB Sports.
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NewsChapter 11 provisions take shine off Ahold’s US performance
International grocery group Ahold has reported that its US chains Stop & Shop and Giant-Landover delivered their best like-for-like performance “in many years” during the first quarter.
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NewsPuma to axe all but one UK store as it cuts costs after punishing Q1
German sportswear retailer Puma is exiting all but one of its UK stores as part of a major international disposal programme.
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NewsScarlett Johansson named as the new face of Mango
Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson has been named as the new face of Spanish fashion chain Mango.
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NewsWaitrose improves growth
Waitrose is showing signs of combating recessionary pressures with growth increasing to 4 per cent in the 12 weeks ending May 17, following the launch of its value line Essential.
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NewsPC World to build brand with ‘biggest ever’ marketing drive
PC World has launched a brand-building ad campaign jettisoning its traditional focus on price and deals in favour of a message on meeting customer needs as technology transforms lifestyles.
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Freemans Grattan in consultation with its warehouse staff
Freemans Grattan Holdings has entered into a consultation period with 160 staff at its Listerhills warehouse in Bradford.
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NewsMystery investor buys JJB stake
A mystery investor has bought a stake of almost 5 per cent in JJB Sports.
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OpinionNike Town made me run a mile
It’s a store designer’s dream, but despite some customer gadgets, Nike Town London is style over substance.A quick trip to buy some running shorts on Bank Holiday Monday turned into a masterclass in poor customer service at Oxford Circus’ Nike Town. While the store look great, it won the Retail ...
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NewsCustomer ratings to be pooled across appliance retailers’ sites
Appliance e-tailer DRL plans to pool customer ratings and reviews from its own websites and white-label sites it runs for other retailers including Boots.