All Olympics articles – Page 6
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NewsJohn Lewis ups sales guidance after strong first quarter
Department store John Lewis has upped its sales guidance after outperforming the market in its first quarter.
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AnalysisHow to attract international shoppers
As a big summer of tourism approaches, Alison Clements finds out why the UK has such appeal to international shoppers, what they like to buy and how retailers can attract them.
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NewsKing: Sainsbury's has the edge in the grocery market
Sainsbury’s boss insists the retailer is leading the way on quality and service.
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OpinionMaking the most of the summer of sport
Sainsbury’s, Next and John Lewis are among the high street giants set to benefit from the forthcoming Olympics, but how will others fare?
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OpinionLondon 2012 Olympics: Which supermarket will benefit most?
Now that the official 100 day countdown until the London 2012 Olympics is well and truly underway, Steve Smith explores which supermarket is likely to benefit most from London 2012.
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AnalysisDiamond Jubilee: Raising consumer spirits
Consumer spirits are low but as a summer of big events nears, kicked off by the Diamond Jubilee, retail could have a moment in the sun.
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Opinion2012 could be the year of the staycation
Staycations and a summer of sport can help ensure a happy holiday season, says David Wild.
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AnalysisLondon 2012 Olympics: The final countdown
The London 2012 Olympics are in sight and soon parts of the UK will be busy with sports-loving visitors. Rebecca Thomson reveals what retailers need to do to capitalise and score a podium finish.
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NewsUniqlo set to return to profit in 2013 despite widening losses
Uniqlo aims to return to profitability next year after posting widening losses in the year to August 31, 2011.
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NewsSports Direct reports strong spring sales
Sports Direct has recorded a 13.2% uplift in total sales to £267.6m.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Olympic dream or nightmare?
Debenhams is the latest retailer to question whether the sporting spectacular which is set to take over London in less than 100 days will really bring the benefits that some have forecast.
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NewsLiberty moves into Westfield to cash in on Olympic footfall
Famous department store Liberty is to open a pop-up shop in Westfield Stratford in May in an effort to capitalise on footfall driven by the Olympics.
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OpinionSeeking out retail's silver lining
I’ll admit I was something of a doom monger back in early 2008 before the economic storm clouds had even begun to gather.
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NewsJohn Lewis rolls out London Olympics shops to all stores
Department store group John Lewis is to install official London 2012 shops in all its branches.
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NewsOlympic sales effect expected to hit in July
Retail sales growth is expected to be lower than originally expected this month but will still be up year on year, the Opera Solutions Retail Predictor for Retail Week indicates.
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GalleryHamleys refits to create the ‘world’s best toy shop’
Hamleys’ Regent Street flagship store is being overhauled ahead of the Olympics to make it “the best toy shop in the world”.
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NewsOlympic night time deliveries given green light
Retailers in London will be able to make and receive night time deliveries during Games time, Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed.
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NewsSir Stuart Rose criticises Sunday trading relaxation
Former Marks & Spencer chairman Sir Stuart Rose has criticised the relaxation of Sunday trading laws during the Olympics.
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NewsSuperdrug gives key London stores an Olympics makeover
Health and beauty retailer Superdrug says it is transforming 21 of its London stores in time for the Olympics in July.
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OpinionHalfords misses the cold starts
The balmy spring weather may be welcomed by most Brits, but it has not been helping those retailers that rely on a bit of cold weather to help drive sales.