All Next articles – Page 41
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NewsRetailers lukewarm on Sunday trading reform
Retail trade body the BRC has said it will not lobby for a permanent relaxation of Sunday trading hours as momentum behind a permanent change begins to wane.
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OpinionComment: The UK still offers investment opportunities
The UK and its retail industry still tick the boxes for investment opportunities.
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NewsWestfield mulls a sale of its Bradford site
Westfield is considering a sale of its controversial stalled shopping centre development site in Bradford.
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AnalysisRetail Week on the Road: Midlands
We visit Birmingham, Wolverhampton, West Bromwich, Nottingham and Leicester.
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NewsTriathlon drives shoppers to West End
Footfall across west London surged yesterday as spectators flocked to the area to watch the triathlon, according to data from Experian.
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OpinionComment: Next shows the way with multichannel model
Raising profit forecasts is pretty rare in retail at the moment but that’s what fashion group Next did on Wednesday when it unveiled first-half sales.
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NewsNext powers ahead in online fulfilment war
Next’s compelling delivery options powered growth at its Directory arm in the first half, as fulfilment increasingly becomes a critical battleground in the fight for online spend.
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NewsWest End retailers suffer as Olympics puts off shoppers
London’s West End retailers’ dreams of capitalising on tourist spend during the Olympics were in doubt this week as shoppers steered clear of the area.
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OpinionComment: Reducing store portfolio may challenge retailers
Many retailers have recognised the power of ecommerce to drive sales and offer a compelling and convenient way for their customers to shop.
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OpinionComment: Should Next win gold for multichannel retailing?
Next deserves a gold medal for its remarkable achievement in topping expectations for today’s Q2 sales and edging up its full-year profits guidance.
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AnalysisNext: What the analysts say
Retail Week rounds up how analysts have reacted to Next’s strong growth in the first half of the year, with the fashion retailer reporting total sales up 4.5% for the six months to July 28.
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NewsNext raises profit target after strong online growth
Next has raised its profits forecast for its second half after strong growth in its Directory business in the first half.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What's the best route to international markets?
As trading conditions in the UK remain tough, retailers are looking overseas for growth. We look at the potential and pitfalls of the various routes to international markets.
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OpinionComment: Building brands in the digital retail era
The news that Ocado is planning a move into dedicated non-food sites for categories such as pets, baby, health and beauty and home and gardening got me thinking.
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OpinionComment: M&S must be braver than ever
The repositioning of the food offer worked. Fashion must follow suit.
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NewsM&S names new Per Una head of design
Marks & Spencer has appointed Carole Boyes-Weston as head of design for its Per Una and Limited Collection womenswear brands.
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AnalysisRetail Week on the Road: North East and Yorkshire
We visit Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Doncaster, Harrogate and Leeds.
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NewsGreen, Bolland and Gary Barlow celebrate young retail talent
Top retailers including Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green and Marks & Spencer boss Marc Bolland – along Take that star Gary Barlow – celebrated a new generation of fashion talent at London’s Fashion Retail Academy Awards yesterday.
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GalleryStore gallery: DFS comes to the high street
The newly opened DFS store on Tottenham Court Road shows how an edge-of-town format can be adapted for the city.