More on Me + Em – Page 2965
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Banks' rescue stabilises markets but retail feels heat as shares dip
The Government administered emergency surgery on beleaguered banks but retailers remained under pressure as the share prices of grocers and general merchandisers alike fell over the week.
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Opinion
The real economy is what matters
Now that the problems of the financial system have begun to be addressed, the focus is on the outlook for the real economy. And out there on the high street, in offices and on factory floors – workplaces where changes to confidence, employment and earnings directly affect retail performance – ...
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City unease mounts as like-for-likes fall again
Retail like-for-likes slid in September for the sixth time in the past seven months, compounding City fears about the sector’s prospects as the traditional selling season nears.
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Kingfisher: the City view
DIY giant Kingfisher flew analysts to Turkey last week to show off Koctas, its joint venture there.
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Poundland to widen base by selling online
Poundland is to launch a transactional web site, possibly before the end of next year, in an effort to attract consumers not served by any of its stores. The retailer is working with KPMG to develop a model, which will include a minimum spend and a range of delivery charges. ...
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Burberry keeps head above water
Burberry continued to deliver growth in its first half despite a “volatile and uncertain” market.
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The Entertainer holds out hope for Christmas despite sales blip
Toy retailer The Entertainer has revealed like-for-like sales dipped 3.7 per cent in the eight months to September 30, but remains “quietly optimistic” about Christmas.
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Adams eyes global growth as overseas arm flourishes
Adams Childrenswear is embarking on a global push as it exploits opportunities for growth in Asia and the Middle East.
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JJB Sports unveils rescue plans
JJB Sports has unveiled rescue plans for its beleaguered business along with changes to its board.
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Asda drops petrol prices to under £1 per litre
Asda has intensified its position in the war on petrol prices, by being the first retailer this year to drop the price of a litre to under 1.
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Analysis
Shopper behaviour: Read the signals
As retailers pull out all the stops to maximise sales in the present climate, technology that uses mobile phone signals to track how people shop can be put to good use.
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Analysis
Retailers snap up former pub and petrol station spaces
As many petrol stations and pubs fold in the unforgiving climate, canny retailers are snapping up their space for its convenience.
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Analysis
Steamer Trading: Full steam ahead
Kitchenware retailer Steamer Trading Cookshop’s gleaming new store shows what can still be done in a depressing retail climate. John Ryan takes a look at its impressive visual merchandising
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Analysis
Renewable energy: Fuel for thought
To be reliant on costly fossil fuels is the last thing struggling retailers want, but is renewable energy a feasible solution to soaring bills?
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Solid growth for Kurt Geiger
Luxury shoe chain Kurt Geiger's EBITDA grew more than 24 per cent to 10 million in the year to February 2.
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Opinion
Retailers should expect technology supplier consolidation
Possible retail consolidation following on from the financial meltdown in Iceland is all the sector can talk about this week. But another knock-on effect of the current economic climate is that it could spell a whole new wave of consolidation in the technology sector.
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Alchemy in talks with Mosaic
Private equity firm Alchemy is thought to be in the running to buy Baugur-backed Mosaic.
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Retailers predict top-selling toys this Christmas
Animals, babies and High School Musical products all feature highly in this year’s prediction for top-selling Christmas toys.
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Game appoints Terry Scicluna chief operating officer
Game has appointed Terry Scicluna to the newly-created role of chief operating officer.