All Retail Week UAT articles in October 23, 2009 – Page 2
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NewsKingfisher creates innovation role to hold on to market leadership
B&Q owner Kingfisher has created a role of group innovation director to ensure it remains at the cutting edge of retail.
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NewsWilkinson improves conversions on website
Wilkinson has increased customer conversion rates and average order values on its Wilkinson Plus ecommerce site.
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NewsSuperdrug to test concession formats
Superdrug will trial a raft of new concessions in the run-up to Christmas, using the busy shopping period as a testing ground for fresh concepts.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Disposing of old computers safely
We are replacing all the computers in the back offices of our stores. How can we dispose of the old ones in a safe and secure manner?
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Real completes its entry into the Ukrainian market.
Metro Group-owned hypermarket Real has opened its first hypermarket close to the eastern Ukrainian port of Odessa, completing its entry into the Ukrainian market.“Entering the Ukrainian market is a further step in the continuing internationalisation of our company,” said Real chief operating officer Didier Fleury at the opening ceremony in ...
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AnalysisCollective thinking
During the recession, the retail and real estate industries and local and national government have pushed survival strategies, but more is needed, says BCSC president Jeremy Collins
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NewsHMV opens its first cinema
HMV has opened a three-screen cinema above its store at The Broadway in London’s Wimbledon, which it hopes will kick-start a new revenue stream.
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AnalysisAre retailers providing cost-effective delivery choices?
Retailers aren’t keeping up with consumer demand when it comes to providing convenient and cost-effective delivery choices, says Alison Clements
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GalleryStore of the week: Opening Ceremony, Tokyo
US retailer Opening Ceremony welcomed shoppers to its first store outside North America at the end of August, when it opened a seven-floor quasi-department store in Tokyo.
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NewsCarrefour’s retreat from Russia a mysterious move
French retailer Carrefour has surprised the retail world by announcing its decision to exit the Russian market, having only recently opened its first two hypermarkets in Moscow and Krasnodar.
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Carrefour reports sales rise
Carrefour has reported that sales for its third quarter reached E23bn (£21bn), a rise of 0.5% excluding petrol and at constant exchange rates.In France, market share gains were driven by the strong performance of Carrefour Market – where like-for-likes increased 6% excluding petrol – and the success of Carrefour-branded products. ...
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AnalysisSt David’s centre extension will invigorate Cardiff
The opening of the extension to the St David’s centre in Cardiff may have coincided with the economic downturn but the scheme will still invigorate the city, says Tim Danaher.
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GalleryMaking history: shopping at the British Museum
Many visitors to the British Museum want to take home a souvenir. But how can they be persuaded to buy more than just a pencil or tea towel? John Ryan reports on a makeover of the museum’s shops.
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NewsFlying Brands sales flourish in third quarter
Strong sales at Flying Brands’ gardening business helped keep revenues at the home shopping group in line with expectations in the three months to October 2.
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NewsHarvey Nichols boss warns of slow luxury recovery
Harvey Nichols chief executive Joseph Wan believes a “substantial shift” has occurred in the luxury retail landscape since the banking meltdown from which it will not recover for at least five years.
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NewsNick Wheeler joins My-Wardrobe board
Online fashion retailer My-Wardrobe has appointed Nick Wheeler, founder and managing director of shirt specialist Charles Tyrwhitt, to its board of directors.
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OpinionNational postal strike would be a low blow
The art of letter writing is dead. You can send cards electronically, and even the gas bill now arrives as an email. It all adds up to bad news for Royal Mail, so you’d think the UK’s postmen and women would be thanking their lucky stars for the one glimmer ...
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OpinionBig screen should boost HMV
The curtain rises on the latest phase of HMV’s reinvention today, with the opening of its first cinema in partnership with Curzon.
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NewsRetailers gear up for best Halloween ever
Halloween is gearing up to be the biggest yet and is set to be a key marker for family spending in the lead-up to Christmas.
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AnalysisBCSC Conference: A date for your diary
BCSC has responded to feedback with a focused conference that reflects the organisation’s desire to forge deeper links with the public sector, says chief executive Michael Green