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Sainsbury’s could suffer as price wars hit margins, analyst warns
Aggressive grocery promotions threaten food retailers’ margins, broker Blue Oar warned after conducting a price survey.
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Kaupthing insists Mosaic will remain fashion powerhouse
The Icelandic government and administrator Ernst & Young – which now control Kaupthing’s UK retail assets – are determined to maintain Mosaic as a portfolio of fashion brands despite its plans to sell Shoe Studio.
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OpinionObama’s an example to us all
he presidential campaign is an inspirational model for any business that wants to touch people
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Opinion
John Richards: Think it's bad? You've seen nothing yet
Plan for lower sales in 2009 and 2010 and you won’t suffer too many unpleasant shocks. The severity of the financial crunch and the excesses that led to it mean that the adjustment process must not only be painful but protracted.
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Electricals war is yet to be won
There’s little sign of a surge for electricals retailers this year.
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Harrods chief executive makes surprise exit
Harrods chief executive James McArthur has left the business after less than a year in the role.
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Greenwoods in talks with Chinese investor over rescue deal
Menswear chain Greenwoods has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators.
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Analysis
NRF: Brave New World
After a year of financial turmoil a more humble and socially aware retail industry was on show at this year’s National Retail Federation convention last week. Joanna Perry reports from New York
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Analysis
Video: Rugby brand Canterbury opens at Westfield London
Rugby brand and retailer Canterbury has opened its first standalone UK store in London’s Westfield shopping centre. Already an established retailer in the Southern Hemisphere and Japan, the company has ambitious expansion plans for this country. John Ryan takes a look around.
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Opinion
Obama's 'new era of responsibility' comes to retail
Who would have thought that JJB's suspended chief executive Chris Ronnie would be one of the first symbols of “the new era of responsibility” outlined by newly elected President Barack Obama?
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LK Bennett sets sights on UK and international expansion
LK Bennett executive chairman Robert Bensoussan has laid out plans to double the size of the business within five years.
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Short selling on retail stock doubles
Short selling positions on retail shares have almost doubled between November and January, as investors bet on further misery for the sector.
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Sir Tom Hunter slams Flying Brands management
Sir Tom Hunter has lambasted the management of Flying Brands and said he will take a more active role in the future of the home shopping group following yesterday’s profits warning.
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Threshers considers 'hundreds' of store closures
The owner of Threshers is locked in talks with landlords about closing unprofitable stores.
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Morrisons enjoys strong Christmas
Morrisons has unveiled a market-beating Christmas sales performance, with like-for-like sales up 8.2 per cent excluding fuel in the six weeks to January 4.
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Jeremy Collins: A bridge between two worlds
John Lewis head of development Jeremy Collins is the new BCSC president. Ben Cooper finds out more about his plans to bring retail and property together.
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New chief executive for Best Buy as Brad Anderson retires
Brian Dunn has been named chief executive of Best Buy after vice president and chief executive Brad Anderson announced his retirement from the electricals retailer.
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Somerfield posts strong Christmas
Grocery chain Somerfield performed well over the Christmas period, with like-for-likes excluding fuel jumping 3.7 per cent in the 3 weeks to January 3.
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Sainsbury's jobs to go in head office restructuring
Sainsbury’s is to restructure its London head office which could lead to up to 300 jobs being cut.
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Opinion
Retail event cancellation a blow for IT
In some bad news for the retail technology industry, it has been announced that next week’s Retail Business Show exhibition will not be taking place.