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News
Sainsbury’s kicks off hunt for Christmas temps
Sainsbury’s is to draft in 12,000 temporary staff to work in its stores over the Christmas period.
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OpinionAre discount grocers a threat?
Defiant grocers Morrisons and Waitrose both delivered results yesterday and were predictably having to explain their position in light of the growth in the discounter sector.
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Retailers and landlords battle out monthly rents debate
Discussions took place between landlords and retailers this week to try to move closer to a ceasefire over the issue of monthly rentals.
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Tesco launches meat-free range
Tesco will this weekend launch a meat-free food range, targeting “bi-tarians” – meat eaters who regularly opt for vegetarian meals.
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French Connection's losses widen
French Connection’s pre-tax loss has increased in its half-year results, despite what it described as the “encouraging” performance of its retail business in the difficult economic climate.
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John Lewis posts robust weekly sales
John Lewis delivered a strong set of sales results last week, up 9.2 per cent year on year.
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Sir Terence Conran: Habitat should become high street Ikea
Habitat should become more like its parent company Ikea in order to restore its fortunes, Habitat founder Sir Terence Conran said this week.
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Analysis
Highcross: Leicester living the high life
Leicester’s Highcross centre may have arrived amid deepening economic woes, but the early signs are the city has embraced the scheme.
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Analysis
RFID: What are UK retailers missing?
Retailers in continental Europe and the US are striding ahead with RFID. What are their UK counterparts missing?
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Analysis
Charity begins on the high street
Working with charities isn’t just part of being a good corporate citizen – done the right way it can motivate staff and generate free PR.
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Analysis
Ian Livingstone: Retailer on Call
His training at Dixons taught former retail high-flier Ian Livingston the disciplines he is putting into effect as BT’s new chief executive.
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Analysis
Plastic bags: Has the problem been exaggerated?
With a target of reducing plastic bag usage by 70 per cent by next spring, retailers are doing all they can to minimise their waste, but has the problem been exaggerated? Liz Morrell sorts fact from fiction
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Opinion
Gavin George: UK retailers are right to press on overseas
Reflecting on the past year’s advisory work, it’s clear that the retail sector is predominantly seeking support in just three areas – operational improvement, in its broadest sense, financial restructuring and international expansion.
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Opinion
Jacqueline Gold: Olympian efforts are required
Team GB has given us something to talk about and points the way to the opportunity of 2012
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Analysis
Sir Terence Conran: Design Icon
21 years after he was Retail Week’s first interviewee, Sir Terence Conran tells Tim Danaher why today’s retailers need to develop a passion for product
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News
Shoprite embarks on African growth drive
South African supermarket group Shoprite has unveiled ambitious plans to invest R400 million ( 28.8 million) to expand across Africa. The retailer intends to enter new markets, including the Democratic Republic of Congo, before the end of next year and wants to open 50 stores in Nigeria, where it has ...
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Discount retail's meteoric rise expected to continue
The growth of discount retail is set to continue unabated, with global sales in the discount grocery sector on course to rise 65 per cent by 2012.
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Gallery
Selfridges, Oxford Street
The temptation to make Selfridges in Oxford Street store of the week on a fairly regular basis is always there for no better reason than that in a store of this size there is always something happening and, equally, always something worth looking at.
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News
Nevisport unveils new look as it aims to double stores
Outdoor specialist Nevisport opened a new-look store at Kendal in Cumbria yesterday as it plans to double the size of its store portfolio.
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Isabella Oliver to target France in brand push
Maternity fashion e-tailer Isabella Oliver is to ramp up its international presence and launch its first non-maternity range.