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News
Japan’s Seven & I ups discounts to beat gloom
Japanese conglomerate Seven & I, which operates more than 33,000 retail outlets across the world, has unveiled a strategy to help it counter the economic downturn in 2009.
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Opinion
Grocers are bucking the jobs gloom
As Retail Week launches its Backing UK Retail campaign, grocers including Sainsbury's, Asda, Tesco and Morrisons are likely to play a huge part in staff recruitment.
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News
Retailers to press ahead with global plans despite downturn
Retailers are set to plough on with international expansion in 2009, despite being forced to curtail some plans in order to make short-term cost savings, according to retail experts.
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Celebrations makes 1,400 staff redundant
Greetings cards retailer Celebrations has made 1,400 staff redundant after its administrator was unable to find buyers for its 214 remaining stores.
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Shop Direct Group online sales soar
Shop Direct Group sales climbed 9 per cent in the six weeks to January 2 as more shoppers took advantage of later online delivery deadlines in the run-up to Christmas.
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Analysis
Video: The week in retail, January 9
TGi Friday: As the January trading statements come thick and fast, Retail Week editor Tim Danaher and deputy editor George MacDonald discuss the trends so far and winners and losers.
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Gap sales fall as shoppers delay Christmas purchases
A challenging December in the US hit fashion giant Gap, with like-for-like sales falling 14 per cent over the month.
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Nisa-Today's notches up record Christmas week
Symbol group Nisa-Today's notched up record sales in the week leading up to Christmas despite the “challenging economic environment”.
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John Lewis sales rocket 27%
John Lewis has delivered a barnstorming start to its clearance with weekly sales soaring 27.4 per cent on the previous year.
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Jessops festive like-for-likes up 3.1%
Jessops has reported a strong performance over Christmas despite the “challenging market conditions”.
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JD Sports reports strong Christmas
JD Sports posted strong growth over the Christmas period as it held its nerve and only went on Sale on Boxing Day.
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News
Thriving Cash Generator to expand
Value retailer and pawnbroker Cash Generator has ramped up its store expansion as it bucks the economic downturn.
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Retailers' worst fears not realised as multiples show resilience at Christmas
Retailers were able to muster some new year cheer after notching up robust Christmas performances despite the bloodbath on the high street.
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Ocado plots overseas move after sales high
Ocado is eyeing franchise and joint venture possibilities in an attempt to take the online grocery business international in 2009.
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News
Next profit on course as Sale strategy pays
Next has stood firm on its discounting strategy and will be clear of much of its Sale stock by the end of this week, despite lengthy and deep price cuts by its competitors.
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Tesco ads ramp up discount credentials
Tesco has this week launched an ad campaign claiming that it is Britain's cheapest supermarket.
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Co-op to pursue shoppers with brand campaign
The Co-operative Group is gearing up to launch a major brand campaign this spring after reporting a strong performance over Christmas at its food stores.
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News
New Look quells sale talk as trade holds up
Private equity-owned New Look has dismissed speculation that a “For sale” sign could be hoisted over the fast-fashion retailer in 2009 as it notched up like-for-like growth over the crucial Christmas period.
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Jones confident of JJB turnaround
The new management team put in place at JJB has vowed that there is a future for the beleaguered sports chain.
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Analysis
Happy New Year for retail property?
With an increasing number of struggling retailers demanding more concessions from landlords and the development pipeline drying up, Ben Cooper asks what to expect in a tough 2009