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Findel posts record first-half results
Findel chief executive Patrick Jolly has said the home shopping group may benefit from the UK credit crunch as it announced record first-half sales and profits.
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Opinion
The storm clouds are gathering
Retailers that take the time to grasp consumer and economic trends will ride out the crunch
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Chancerealm to switch chains to its Ryman Stationery fascia
Theo Paphitis’s Chancerealm is to rebadge its Ryman chain following a successful pilot at stores in Crewe, Carlisle and Birkenhead.
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Thomas Pink and Tie Rack join throng at Terminal 5
Thomas Pink and Tie Rack have joined the roster of retailers set to welcome shoppers at Heathrow’s forthcoming Terminal 5.
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Toast opens store in Notting Hill
French Connection-owned fashion and lifestyle brand Toast has opened a 2,800 sq ft (260 sq m) store in Notting Hill.
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Carnaby Street’s traditional lights outshine rivals
The Christmas theme along Carnaby Street represents a return to a more traditional way of celebrating the season of goodwill with a contemporary twist.
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Baugur pursues Shepherdson for Whistles role
Fashion retail guru Jane Shepherdson is being courted by Baugur for a top operational role, most likely at its Whistles brand.
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Will November payday trigger spending sprees?
Retailers are praying that this week’s payday will encourage consumers to head for the shops and give a much-needed boost to sales as volatile trading conditions persist.
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Ashley plots masterplan to put Lillywhites back on top
Sports Direct boss to revive famed store’s reputation with massive makeover
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Analysis
Old store new tricks
Sainsbury’s new London Colney store has ditched the standard edge-of-town format. John Ryan says it has combined style with a shopfit that can be deployed elsewhere
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Analysis
No time to waste
Lockdowns at Christmas may mean major work in retailers’ IT departments halts, but that doesn’t mean that the IT staff are left idle – far from it. Liz Morrell reports
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Asda store at Inverness faces rejection
Asda's plans to open its first supermarket at “Tesco town” Inverness have been recommended for refusal by the local council.
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Opinion
Out of sight, out of mind
Much attention in the past week has been focused on data security. I only hope that if any retailers out there have as sloppy data protection policies in place as HM Revenue & Customs, they take this as an opportunity to learn lessons and get their houses in order.
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Debenhams introduces task manager to maximise productivity
Debenhams has implemented an advanced task management system so that it can communicate a consistent corporate strategy to its stores.
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Jamey Hargreaves backs Julien Macdonald venture
Jamey Hargreaves, son of Matalan founder John Hargreaves, has invested money to help designer Julien Macdonald create a luxury brand around his name.
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The Pier fortifies processing with 3G back-up link
The Pier has introduced back-up data communication links that use 3G mobile phone networks.
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Harvey Nics installs CRM tool to profile shoppers
Harvey Nichols has rolled out a customer relationship management (CRM) system to all its tills to raise customer service levels.
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Green seals deal for Topshop's first New York store
Retail tycoon Sir Philip Green has signed a 15-year lease for a store on Broadway for Topshop's first New York store.
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O2 plans combined mobile, credit card and Oyster
Mobile phone operator O2 is set to unveil a handset containing a built-in Barclaycard credit card and Oyster card for use on London’s transport system.
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Amazon still top of the online charts
Amazon has been ranked the most popular UK online retailer for the sixth quarter running, according to an IMRG/Hitwise report.