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News
Otto begins review that could lead to UK sell-off
Otto UK is conducting a wide-ranging strategic review of its UK operation, which could result in its German parent selling off the UK home shopping group.
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Opinion
Cheshire has a big job ahead
While not wanting to question the thoroughness of the search, Ian Cheshire’s appointment as chief executive of Kingfisher won’t have surprised many.
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Waitrose to test airport tea trolley service
Waitrose wants to launch a tea trolley service in all major UK airports, in an effort to increase sales and lighten the dreary mood at arrival halls.
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Shepherdson takes helm at Whistles in retail return
Jane Shepherdson has made her retail comeback by acquiring Whistles from Mosaic in a move first revealed by Retail Week (November 30).
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Cheshire: Kingfisher needs culture change
Kingfisher boss Ian Cheshire has vowed to change the culture of the home improvement giant as he takes up his position as group chief executive this week.
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Analysis
A guide to carbon labelling
Climate change and, in particular, carbon footprints, are high on the agendas of Government, businesses and consumers alike.
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Neal’s Yard hires ex-Carphone man as MD
Neal’s Yard Remedies has hired former Carphone Warehouse retail managing director Jonathan Hook to spearhead its UK and overseas expansion.
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Discount designer fashion e-tailer launches
French discount designer fashion e-tailer Brand Alley this week launched in the UK in a move that aims to take on operators such as TK Maxx.
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Asda to raise online game with non-food
Asda is to massively ramp up the volume and variety of general merchandise products it sells online this summer.
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Opinion
Shepherdson comeback hails new era in ethics
One of the first things Jane Shepherdson will do at the start of her tenure at Whistles will be to bring her ethical nous to the table.
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Joules sales up as ‘throwaway fashion’ falters
Sales at fashion retailer and wholesaler Joules Clothing soared 30 per cent to 22 million last year.
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Snow+Rock to launch in Ireland
Ski and outdoor sports retailer Snow+Rock is to open its first store outside England in the Republic of Ireland in October.
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French Connection teams up with creative guru
French Connection has teamed up with creative director Fabien Baron to deliver an eye-catching campaign for its spring/summer collection.
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Analysis
Room for manoeuvre?
At the Retail Week Property Directors’ Forum last week, retailers and landlords thrashed out the issues that keep them divided. Ben Cooper assesses who is in charge in the present climate
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American Golf back on par as full-year sales rise 18%
American Golf has bounced back from a difficult 2006 with a jump in sales for the year to January 27.
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Analysis
Home for beds
Homestyle beds chief Bill Carrahar has taken a disparate group of stores and created a brand identity as he aims to give Dreams a run for its money. Jennifer Creevy meets him
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Top Piccadilly Circus retail site up for grabs
Land Securities has this week started marketing an iconic site at London’s Piccadilly Circus, giving retailers the chance to trade in one of the most photographed locations in the world.
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Online boom may warrant pick-up centres
The surge in online shopping could force retailers to open stores in convenient locations, according to a survey by property agency Atisreal.
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Italian sports brand Freddy lands first UK store at Covent Garden
Italian sportswear brand Freddy is to open its first UK store this spring at Covent Garden.
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Sublets banned as landlords control mix at new schemes
Retailers will not be able to sublet their shops in many of the major shopping centres opening this year, as landlords seek to stamp out the practice.