All articles by Suzanne Bearne – Page 22
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NewsRetail insolvencies hit five-year high
Retail insolvencies reached their highest level in five years, with 1,287 businesses across England, Scotland and Wales going bust in the year to the end of March.
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OpinionBlog: Is Sir Philip Green's etail investment just a flash in the pan?
Online flash sales - just a flash in the pan or a long-term investment? Sir Philip Green certainly thinks online flash sites have legs, having just bought a 25% stake in Australian website Mysale.
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OpinionBlog: Can Whistles crack the menswear market?
There’s no denying the fact that the menswear market is tough, with independents in the sector slipping away every week. Still, this hasn’t stopped Whistles from moving into the category, with the contemporary fashion retailer previewing its first menswear collection last week.
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NewsCurrys and PC World aim to score with World Cup campaign
Currys and PC World are preparing to tap into football fever ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil with a TV campaign.
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NewsJohn Lewis at 150: Special anniversary advert hopes to 'evoke nostalgia'
John Lewis is marking its 150th anniversary with a major marketing campaign, including a TV ad airing this Saturday celebrating life in Britain.
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Fat Face to confirm IPO plans tomorrow
Fat Face is to reveal plans to float on the London Stock Exchange tomorrow and is expected to reveal a board that includes former Carpetright boss Darren Shapland.
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NewsMissguided full-year sales double to £55m amid plans to expand
Missguided has seen its full-year sales double to £55m as the fashion etailer plans to expand into new markets this year.
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AnalysisAt a glance: How Argos plans to innovate in the year ahead
Argos is two years into its five-year transformation plan to overhaul its business model for the digital era.
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NewsCo-op director Stuart Ramsay departs after leaks report
Co-operative Group director Stuart Ramsay has been forced to leave the beleaguered mutual following a report into leaks to the media which contributed to former boss Euan Sutherland’s decision to leave.
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NewsConsumer confidence hits highest level since June 2007
Consumer confidence in April was at its highest level since June 2007, indicating that the UK recovery is gathering pace.
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NewsCarpetright reopens Tottenham store devastated in riots
Carpetright has reopened its Tottenham store nearly three years after it was burnt to the ground during the riots.
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NewsGlasgow's St Enoch Centre signs raft of new retailers
Topshop and Topman are among eight retailers to have signed new leases for stores at Glasgow’s St Enoch Centre.
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AnalysisTube strike: What’s the impact on retailers?
Tube workers are on strike again, and it’s not just commuters who are affected. Central London retailers will be just as fed up.
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NewsTesco speeds up web experience for Asian shoppers
Tesco is attempting to encourage higher online basket spend in Asia by speeding up the time it takes for its web pages to load.
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NewsIceland sponsors new series of The Paul O'Grady Show
Iceland is sponsoring the new series of ITV’s The Paul O’Grady Show, which starts today, as the retailer attempts to increase customer spend.
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AnalysisAt a glance: Shoe Zone today and its plans for future growth post IPO
Shoe Zone has revealed that it plans to float next month in a deal that could value the footwear retailer at up to £100m. Retail Week takes a look at how the business operates and its plans for future growth.
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NewsBrightHouse chairman Richard Pym to step down
BrightHouse chairman Richard Pym is to leave the rent-to-own retailer after six years in the role.
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AnalysisHomebase’s advertising analysis: What do retailers need to know?
Homebase has joined forces with a customer intelligence service to measure the effectiveness of its TV advertising.
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NewsJohn Lewis retains crown as consumers' favourite retailer
John Lewis has been crowned the UK’s top retailer for customer satisfaction for the second year running, a survey by retail analyst group Verdict has found.
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AnalysisConquering the US: Retail successes and failures
As Primark reveals its plans to make its Stateside debut with a store in Boston in 2015, Retail Week takes a look at how British retailers have fared across the pond.