Retail Week
Liz Morrell
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Achieving a happy workforce
23-May-2012
Achieving the status of ‘great employer’ demands balancing employee expectations, leadership development and financial incentives. Liz Morrell explores how retailers can get the mix right. -
Oxford Summer School: Developing retail talent
2-May-2012
For many years the Oxford Summer School has developed middle management retail talent. Now it is widening its remit to nurture the careers of fledgling managers too, Liz Morrell reports. -
Retail Week Supply Chain Summit: Chain reactions
28-Mar-2012
The importance of supply chain dynamics as a way to drive efficiency through the downturn and finding out how other retailers operate is more vital than ever. Liz Morrell talks to key speakers attending Retail Week’s Supply Chain summit in May. -
The Cloud Retail Week Conference: Moving with the times
22-Mar-2012
It might have been a difficult year for parts of the industry, but 2012’s The Cloud Retail Week Conference brought plenty of inspiration and insight. Rebecca Thomson and Liz Morrell report. -
A safe passage to India
29-Feb-2012
India is one of retail’s most attractive developing markets, but it’s also one of the most difficult to enter. Liz Morrell reports on how the doors are beginning to open. -
Is your supply chain process fit for purpose?
20-Feb-2012
Ensuring a supply chain suits today’s multichannel world is a complex process and one retailers are just at the beginning of. Liz Morrell reports. -
Improving customer service
19-Jan-2012
Ensuring top-rate customer service can be a challenge at the best of times, but it’s doubly difficult in the new year post-Sales lull. Liz Morrell looks at how to solve the problem. -
School leavers should be a priority too
June 10 2011
Retailers prioritise graduate recruitment over school leavers, but at what cost? By Liz Morrell -
A local shop for local people
26-Apr-2011
Localising the product mix can enable retailers to tap into customers’ particular sense of taste, but how can this be achieved with economies of scale and profit in mind? Liz Morrell reports. -
The multichannel shopper
31-Mar-2011
Patterns of consumer behaviour develop all the time - especially in the world of multichannel. Liz Morrell outlines what retailers need to know about today’s shopping habits -
Being in the know
February 18th 2011
Headlines about unethical factory standards have once again highlighted the problem that retailers face with their complex supply chains -
Cleaning up
February 18th 2011
The Bribery Act promises to hit global supply chains hard. Liz Morrell reports on what retailers need to know -
Security technology: A full arsenal of deterrents
14-Feb-2011
Protecting profit through improving security has never been more important. So how can retailers make the most of their security budgets. -
Stamping out online fraud
February 11 2011
Total online fraud losses have dropped in the past two years with a raft of new security measures to prevent card-not-present fraud. Liz Morrell asks if the trend will continue -
Ready, steady... Sale!
January 14 2011
Transforming a store for Sale is a race against the clock. So how do retailers ensure it’s as smooth as possible? Liz Morrell spent the night before Christmas at John Lewis to find out -
The rise of the super store manager
January 14 2011
The recession has redefined the store manager’s role and many have thrived, finds Liz Morrell -
Driving loyalty and footfall through mobile commerce
December 10 2010
Mobile retail is empowering consumers, but it can be a positive tool for retailers. -
Lonely at the top
December 10 2010
New leaders are expected to hit the ground running, but they need help settling. -
A great customer service culture
November 26 2010
Retailers need to adopt customer service initiatives that stick, says Liz Morrell -
The green tax goes off-colour
November 26 2010
An energy efficiency scheme was supposed to incentivise retailers to think about carbon emissions, but the Government has backtracked on its commitment to recycle the money. Liz Morrell reports -
Shop Direct’s military manoeuvres
November 19 2010
Can going commando deliver cost-effective management training, asks Liz Morrell -
Going in for the skills
November 12 2010
Staff with product knowledge are a must for both happy customers and sales, finds Liz Morrell -
Social network
November 5 2010
Investing in a leisure programme for staff may sound lavish but it can pay off -
Mobile-smart staff
October 29 2010
Smartphone training is key to improving shoppers’ perceptions of sales staff, finds Liz Morrell -
Stir up talent in the milk round
October 22, 2010
Retailers are adopting innovative ways of attracting prospective employees, finds Liz Morrell -
Rewarding staff: In it for the long haul
October 15, 2010
Rewarding staff who help a company perform in the long term has its benefits -
Taking the right approach at store manager conferences
October 15, 2010
Store manager conferences can be a powerful business tool to motivate as well as reward if the right approach is taken -
United we stand
October 8, 2010
When JJB Sports lost its battle earlier this summer to de-recognise the GMB union that represents staff at its Wigan warehouse, the case illustrated the conflict-ridden relationships that some retailers continue to have with unions. -
What stops FDs getting the top retail jobs?
October 1, 2010
When it comes to the top spot in retail businesses FDs are often passed over, but is the ‘numbers man’ stereotype unfair? -
Bringing it all back home
September 24, 2010
The latest fulfilment services are diverse, from same-day delivery to having an order delivered to another retailer’s store for collection. Liz Morrell investigates the future of home delivery -
Ethical trading: The moral maze
September 24, 2010
Retailers are beginning to move from a policing to a partnership approach to ensure that their suppliers’ ethical standards come up to scratch -
Letting the tills ring out
September 24, 2010
Getting store operations right at Christmas is vital to a successful festive trading period. Liz Morrell looks at the five big issues facing retailers this year -
The perks of the job
September 17, 2010
Offering discounts and free products to your staff can lift morale and sales, says Liz Morrell -
First Aid: An aid to retailing success
September 10, 2010
Forward-thinking retailers should train staff to provide first aid to customers, writes Liz Morrell -
Print advertising remains central to retailers
September 10, 2010
Despite the growth of digital media, print advertising remains core to many retailers’ communications -
Retailers test online behavioural re-targeting
27-Aug-2010
Targeting online advertising based on consumers’ browsing history is a contentious issue and for retailers there are both pros and cons to behavioural re-targeting -
Retirement plans mean headaches
August 27, 2010
The scrapping of the default retirement age is not a clear cut issue for retailers -
A sporting chance
August 20, 2010
John Lewis is helping its staff to achieve their Olympic ambitions. -
Grow your own engineer
August 13, 2010
Tesco’s apprenticeship scheme ensures bespoke training for employees. Liz Morrell reports -
CRM: The all-seeing eye
August 6, 2010
Retailers need to understand how to get maximum value from investing in a single view of their customers -
Realising retail’s employment potential
August 6, 2010
The retail sector’s contribution to UK employment is clear for all to see. -
A cause for celebration
July 30, 2010
For staff to feel the benefit, retailers must capitalise on the awards they win, says Liz Morrelllise on the awards they win, says Liz Morrell -
Marketing budgets: Something to shout about
July 30, 2010
Despite the uncertain outlook some argue that it is more important than ever to advertise your business, writes Liz Morrell -
Putting a ceiling on the living wage
July 23, 2010
Retailers will seek to ensure the next rise in minimum wage is not excessive, says Liz Morrell -
The candidate is king
July 9, 2010
Retailers need to remember that job candidates are also potential customers, says Liz Morrell -
Can we fix it? Yes we can
July 2, 2010
Fixed-rate agencies offer a cut-price recruitment solution for retailers -
Stock clearance: Taking stock of all the options
July 2, 2010
Retailers have never had a greater choice of channels through which to clear excess stock -
The retail brain drain
June 25, 2010
More senior staff are leaving big business and setting up on their own. -
International expansion: A world of opportunity for retailers
June 18, 2010
As UK growth slows talk of overseas expansion is once again high on the retail agenda, but retailers need to pick their international markets with care, finds Liz Morrell -
How to combat staff football fever
June 11, 2010
Managing shift requests for time off is a challenge during the World Cup. -
Traffic Jams
June 11, 2010
As trade becomes increasingly unpredictable, Liz Morrell asks retailers whether it is down to multichannel, competition from leisure, the weather or something more fundamental -
Jobs that can make a difference
June 4, 2010
A career in ethical retailing can be demanding but rewarding -
Offers hot off the press
May 28, 2010
Every weekend, newspapers are running special promotions with retailers, but how do they work and which ones succeed in pulling in the punters? -
Retail IT investment: Back to the future
May 28, 2010
Retailers’ spending on information technology fell drastically during the global economic downturn, but there are signs that IT investment is on the rise once again. Liz Morrell reports -
The vital role of the area manager
May 28, 2010
Mothercare’s investment in developing its area managers is paying off, discovers Liz Morrell -
The local post
May 21, 2010
Social media works well for advertising store job opportunities, says Liz Morrell -
From top to bottom
May 7, 2010
Training and promoting talent from within can be a successful formula -
A helping hand
April 23, 2010
Supporting a charity is not just about giving something back, it can benefit staff -
Consumer Finance: Credit where credit’s due
April 16, 2010
The credit market has faced a shake-up, but with in-store credit still accounting for billions in sales providers are innovating to offer better point-of-sale finance. -
May the forces be with you
April 16, 2010
The skills developed as an armed forces reservist can be of value to retailers -
Making training as simple as ABC
April 9, 2010
The overhaul of retail vocational training should benefit everyone -
Avoiding a showdown on holidays
April 1, 2010
Pushing staff to plan their holidays well in advance can benefit everyone -
Branching out into services
March 26, 2010
Banking, energy and car servicing are just some of the services retailers are extending their brands into - but it’s not without risks, says Liz Morrell -
Hitting the headlines
March 26, 2010
When retailers make the news for the wrong reasons, staff must be kept in the loop. -
How to be the best employer
March 19, 2010
Retailers fared well in this year’s Best Companies To Work For survey. Liz Morrell finds out why -
Hidden talent in the long-term jobless
March 12, 2010
Recruiting from among this often overlooked group can have surprising benefits -
Customer service: Let’s get personable
March 5, 2010
Good management of staff and investment in training to help foster talent is key to maximising efficiency and achieving a consistently excellent service level -
The benefits of local sourcing
February 26, 2010
Local sourcing can not only be cost effective, it can help build community ties, says Liz Morrell -
Stock pools: The single source solution
February 26, 2010
As multichannel operations mature and seek greater efficiency, some retailers are moving to single stock pools. If managed properly these can have numerous benefits -
Tackling mass recruitment
February 26, 2010
How do retailers that are expanding rapidly manage recruiting for stores, asks Liz Morrell -
Waitrose apply the graduate filter
February 19, 2010
With a popular graduate scheme Waitrose needed a robust selection tool. -
Stress-related illness
February 12, 2010
Stress-related illness is a problem retailers must face up to and tackle, says Liz Morrell -
New year, new job?
February 5, 2010
As staff reassess their working lives in the new year it is vital to re-engage them -
No way snow day
January 29, 2010
Manage absenteeism well and staff won’t want to skive when times get tough -
Permanent lessons from temps
January 22, 2010
Despite a fleeting presence, Christmas staff can give your business key insights. -
Insurance: Got it covered
January 15, 2010
The Competition Commission may have restricted the marketing of extended warranties, but insurance products still play an important role on the high street. -
Raising the screen on recruitment
January 8, 2010
Pre-screening recruits can cut risk in the long run by weeding out dishonest staff. -
Migrant workers: Rubber-stamping your staff
December 11, 2009
Ensuring the documentation of migrant workers is all in order can be an administrative nightmare and requires delicate handling. Liz Morrell finds out how best to approach it. -
Picking up the pieces: the impact of crime on store staff
November 27, 2009
The emotional impact of crime on store staff can be devastating if retailers don’t properly support them. Liz Morrell reports -
Retailers take crime prevention to the web
November 27, 2009
With retailers frustrated by the lack of police action on retail crime is it right for them to use the internet to take crime prevention into their own hands, asks Liz Morrell -
The statistical equation
November 27, 2009
As the recession squeezes consumers the assumption has been that retail crime rates have soared, yet there is debate over whether this is true or not. Liz Morrell takes a closer look at the figures -
The Boxing Day challenge
November 20, 2009
With Boxing Day falling on a Saturday more retailers will open that day – many going straight into Sale. Liz Morrell finds out how they can ensure their stores are ready and they have staff support. -
Careers: Protecting your best assets
October 30, 2009
Poaching is a natural part of business, so how can you hold onto your best staff, asks Liz Morrell. -
Waste Management: Retail is not a throwaway business
October 16, 2009
Implementing a proper waste management plan in store not only helps the environment but can cut costs too. And it’s easier to get your staff engaged than you may think. -
Warehouse staff: Manning the backroom
October 9, 2009
They may not be customer facing but warehouse staff are as important as store staff and should be treated as such – particularly during peak Christmas trading, says Liz Morrell. -
On song for the festive peak
October 2, 2009
Getting the store operations timeline right for peak trading is crucial if you want Christmas to go off with a bang, says Liz Morrell -
Employee bonuses on a budget
October 2, 2009
Money might be too tight for pay rises, but there are other ways to reward staff says Liz Morrell -
Supply chain finance: A capital idea
September 25, 2009
The recession has done nothing for retailers’ relationships with their suppliers, as both sides struggle to manage cash flow. Liz Morrell explains how supply chain finance can aid working capital for both -
Sign of the times: Digital signage
September 25, 2009
Has digital signage had its day in retail, or do a run of new deals mark a renaissance for this contentious technology? -
Mentoring: Learn from the masters
September 11, 2009
Mentoring can broaden horizons and support professional development, says Liz Morrell -
A taste of things to come: New intern schemes
September 4, 2009
A new intern scheme seeks to foster crucial IT skills using practical experience. By Liz Morrell -
Don’t leave your in-store cash there for the taking
September 4, 2009
The security of takings in a store are often overlooked, but cash thefts are on the rise in the current climate. Liz Morrell asks how the issue should be tackled -
Keeping the workforce on side
August 28, 2009
With incentives down and workload up, Liz Morrell asks how to sustain morale in the recession -
Interviewees: Always do your homework
August 21, 2009
Interviewees should not underestimate the power of thorough preparation, says Liz Morrell -
Staff motivation: The rules of engagement
August 14, 2009
Motivated staff will increase sales so ensuring employees feel involved is key, says Liz Morrell -
Wowing in the workplace
August 7, 2009
With fierce competition for jobs, doing everything to impress in a new role is key, says Liz Morrell -
Better than a trip to the job centre
July 31, 2009
Can retailers follow other businesses and offer extended career breaks to cut costs, asks Liz Morrell -
Does the future look bright for Gloucester Quays?
July 31, 2009
The latest outlet centre to open in Gloucester seems ideal for today’s cost-conscious shopper, but with a glut of branded value havens across the UK is there room for more? Liz Morrell reports -
Sea change ahead in freight charges
July 24, 2009
Ocean freight charges have crashed to an all-time low over the past two years, but operators won’t be able to sustain these rates for much longer. Liz Morrell reports -
CVs: Your most important sales pitch
July 17, 2009
A knockout CV is vital but retailers often fail to sell their skills on paper, says Liz Morrell -
Sustainability at what cost?
July 17, 2009
New carbon reduction legislation is about to put the green agenda back in the spotlight. But will the costs outweigh the benefits, asks Liz Morrell -
Is minimum wage reprieve enough?
July 3, 2009
Liz Morrell asks if this year’s historically low increase is enough to keep retailers out of trouble -
A summer school for all seasons
June 26, 2009
The Oxford Summer School will prepare retail staff for any challenge they face, says Liz Morrell -
Keep the training on track
May 29, 2009
Recession-hit retailers still need to invest in staff to drive their businesses, argues Liz Morrell -
Planned schemes in Dublin have been hit by retailers' uncertainty
May 22, 2009
Work on Dublin’s planned schemes has slowed to a snail’s pace as developers struggle to find retailers willing to sign in such uncertain times. Liz Morrell assesses development prospects -
Making savings that won’t cost the business
May 8, 2009
Maximising efficiency and cutting costs in stores can reap huge rewards, but without a considered approach it could be a disaster. Liz Morrell discovers how best to tackle it -
Talking shop: Improving internal communication in retail
4-Mar-2009
Confusing and badly timed communications from head office are the last thing busy shopfloor staff need. Making sure such messages are effective is crucial to business success, says Liz Morrell -
Newport: Three and out?
4-Dec-2008
Regeneration plans for Newport have been dealt a serious blow as three key developments planned around the Ryder Cup 2010 have come unstuck. Liz Morrell asks what hope remains for the city’s retail revival. -
Leasing IT systems: Up for rent?
27-Nov-2008
Leasing IT systems can free up cash for retailers while still allowing them to invest and upgrade. But with banks increasingly wary of lending to the retail sector is it still an option, asks Liz Morrell. -
Consumer Finance: Would you credit it?
6-Nov-2008
As consumers become more cautious with their cash, Liz Morrell looks at how retailers are keeping their credit offerings flexible without putting themselves at risk. -
Supermarket non-food formats: home is where the heart is
3 October 2008
There is not much good news on the retail park scene at the moment. But with the advent of the supermarket non-food formats, new life is being breathed into developments across the UK. -
Product recalls: A source of anxiety
26 September 2008
Product recalls are not just a logistical nightmare – they can also weaken consumer confidence and damage a brand. Liz Morrell reports on the steps retailers can take to minimise risks -
Product information: Knowledge is power
18-Sep-2008
In a culture where customers are empowered to find product information for themselves, retailers are in danger of losing authority in their field. Liz Morrell finds out why it’s crucial they take control. -
Plastic bags: Has the problem been exaggerated?
11-Sep-2008
With a target of reducing plastic bag usage by 70 per cent by next spring, retailers are doing all they can to minimise their waste, but has the problem been exaggerated? Liz Morrell sorts fact from fiction -
Do your research
21-Aug-2008
In tough times insight into customers is more important than ever, because it enables retailers to give shoppers exactly what they want. Liz Morrell finds out how it can help steal a march on rivals. -
When Aldi came to town
10-Jul-2008
Aldi is attracting middle-class shoppers with its low prices and no-frills approach. Liz Morrell reports from the front line on how it is winning hearts, minds – and wallets -
Role of honour
27-Jun-2008
Glamorising job titles is an easy way for employers to make roles sound more appealing, especially to new recruits, but do they serve their purpose of motivating staff, asks Liz Morrell -
Lessons from your leavers
13-Jun-2008
Staff turnover is so high in retail that it can be tempting to skip exit interviews but, in doing so, retailers will miss a chance to learn valuable information about their business. By Liz Morrell -
Retailers’ eBay stores: You can’t knock a bargain
5-Jun-2008
High street retailers with their own eBay stores are getting better prices and clearing more stock. Liz Morrell weighs up the risks and rewards of a relationship with the auction site -
Open relationship
10-Apr-2008
Change management can be a disaster if retailers don’t communicate it properly, but those that make the effort will be rewarded with more engaged workers. Liz Morrell reports -
Back to bulk?
3-Apr-2008
The credit crunch is hurting bulky goods retailers, so how are the parks that house them holding up? Liz Morrell reports -
Multiple choice
19-Mar-2008
Knowing how staff really feel about the business helps retailers improve satisfaction and productivity levels, so employee surveys deserve to be taken seriously. Liz Morrell reports on the options available -
Rising through the ranks
21-Feb-2008
Inspiring shopfloor workers to aim for store manager and beyond not only ensures you have a reserve of successors, it also keeps staff churn rates down. By Liz Morrell -
Give a little credit
21-Feb-2008
Despite fears about the credit crunch, retailers are still using credit to drive sales – especially in the struggling big-ticket market. Liz Morrell reports -
Returns policies: 28 days later
7-Feb-2008
A liberal returns policy can encourage loyal customers, but, if too relaxed, it can be abused and eat into profits. It’s all about striking the right balance, says Liz Morrell -
Poor relations
17-Jan-2008
An unhappy shopfloor worker means unhappy customers, so retailers must sort out grievances as soon as possible. The legal process in place does not make this easy, but changes are afoot, as Liz Morrell reports -
Fee delivery
17-Jan-2008
Web sales soared again this Christmas and many retailers spurred on shoppers with free delivery over the period. But, Liz Morrell asks, how much of a difference does it make? -
Minimum wage, minimum effort
3-Jan-2008
Retailers have always prided themselves on paying their workers above the minimum wage. But, with the rate racing ahead of inflation, they are struggling to keep pace. Liz Morrell reports -
Child benefits
13-Dec-2007
The Textile Industry Children’s Trust is urging more retailers to get involved and raise awareness of its aims at a time when it is reinventing itself. Liz Morrell reports -
Jail terms
13-Dec-2007
Retailers have been crying out for more help with tackling crime. Could retail jails be the answer, or do they pose as many problems as they solve? Liz Morrell assesses the Government’s plans -
A capital idea
6-Dec-2007
The extension to the St David’s scheme in Cardiff is not due to open until 2009, but it has already generated real excitement. Liz Morrell finds out why it will put the Welsh capital on the retail map -
Here today, gone tomorrow
29-Nov-2007
Now you’ve got your Christmas temps in place, it is crucial that you train them well for this key period – even if they are a transient workforce. Liz Morrell finds out how to get them fired up -
In the midnight hour
22-Nov-2007
After-hours replenishment has benefits for the retailer, customer and environment alike, says Liz Morrell – but it’s not without its challenges -
Improve your credit score
22-Nov-2007
Supply chain finance not only helps retailers improve terms for their suppliers, but bolsters the working relationship too. Liz Morrell reports on the benefits for both parties -
Take stock
22-Nov-2007
When it comes to e-tail, getting fulfilment right first time, every time is more than just good netiquette – it’s crucial in keeping customers coming back, says Liz Morrell -
Festive fundamentals
9-Nov-2007
There’s no excuse for empty shelves in the run-up to Christmas, says Liz Morrell. Preparation should take place all year so that staff can be confident when it comes to the crunch -
To Hull and back again
1-Nov-2007
It’s been tough for Hull playing second fiddle to rival retail hubs such as Leeds and Meadowhall, but two major developments are bringing shoppers flooding back to the city. Liz Morrell reports -
To Hull and back again
25-Oct-2007
It’s been tough for Hull playing second fiddle to rival retail hubs such as Leeds and Meadowhall, but two major developments are bringing shoppers flooding back to the city. Liz Morrell reports -
All in the brand
12-Oct-2007
Marketing a scheme goes beyond a burst of activity around the launch; it’s about creating a brand that endures. By Liz Morrell -
A walk in the park
10-Oct-2007
Retail parks are trying to compete with town centre rivals by giving shoppers more reasons to stick around when they visit. Liz Morrell reports on the rise of experience-led schemes -
Fire in his belly
5-Oct-2007
More famous today for his role as an investor in Dragons’ Den than as a shopkeeper, Theo Paphitis has made a career of rescuing retailers on the brink of collapse. Liz Morrell enters the Dragon’s lair -
Net gains
27-Sep-2007
E-tail is becoming an essential selling tool, but while it is a priority for most retailers, not all have the skills and experience to be successful online. Liz Morrell reports -
Glad to be Grey
6-Jul-2006
By 2020, more than half the population will be over 50, which makes marketing to the grey pound a golden opportunity. Liz Morrell looks at how retailers are catering for this lucrative sector -
Where are they now?
29-Mar-2005
Retail Week tracks down the names who were making the news 10 years ago -
Retail chiefs are hungry for private equity deals
24-Sep-2004
Retail chiefs are hungry for private equity deals -
Discovery Store embarks on Must Have IT rebrand
25-Jun-2004
Discovery Store embarks on Must Have IT rebrand -
The Asda Academy - Learning a lesson at Asda
28-May-2004
The Asda Academy - Learning a lesson at Asda -
Baugur to bring in equity partners
30-Apr-2004
Baugur to bring in equity partners -
Inditex aims for 100-store portfolio in UK
14-Nov-2003
Inditex aims for 100-store portfolio in UK -
Officers Club outbid by mystery Citterio suitor
12-Sep-2003
Officers Club outbid by mystery Citterio suitor -
Sorrell to sex up Ann Summers
27-Jun-2003
Sorrell to sex up Ann Summers -
BRC blasts Government for retail crime failings
20-Jun-2003
BRC blasts Government for retail crime failings -
Esprit scales back as Bluewater store shuts
20-Jun-2003
Esprit scales back as Bluewater store shuts -
Primark draws road map for urban blitz
6-Jun-2003
Primark draws road map for urban blitz -
Athlete's Foot plans marathon assault on UK market
23-May-2003
Athlete's Foot plans marathon assault on UK market -
Oasis and Dune team up for in-store footwear offer
23-May-2003
Oasis and Dune team up for in-store footwear offer -
Takeover talk as Ahmed raises Moss Bros stake
9-May-2003
Takeover talk as Ahmed raises Moss Bros stake -
Dune predicts overseas growth will outpace UK
11-Apr-2003
Dune predicts overseas growth will outpace UK -
Julian Graves wins cash to roll out 50 extra shops
4-Apr-2003
Julian Graves wins cash to roll out 50 extra shops -
Matalan looks shaky as Mason and Clarke quit
21-Mar-2003
Matalan looks shaky as Mason and Clarke quit -
Natural World own-label to play big role in growth
14-Mar-2003
Natural World own-label to play big role in growth -
Allders boss in talks for giftware chain SF Cody
7-Mar-2003
Allders boss in talks for giftware chain SF Cody -
Green looks abroad for TopShop growth
7-Mar-2003
Green looks abroad for TopShop growth -
Claire's plans 'big year' for Girl Heaven concept
28-Feb-2003
Claire's plans 'big year' for Girl Heaven concept -
Terry Green launches 'monster' Allders Sale
28-Feb-2003
Terry Green launches 'monster' Allders Sale -
International News - Inditex homewares step questioned by analysts
21-Feb-2003
International News - Inditex homewares step questioned by analysts -
SRG's Autonomy lined up for high street locations
21-Feb-2003
SRG's Autonomy lined up for high street locations -
Ex-Brunswick chief to expand Frontier chain
7-Feb-2003
Ex-Brunswick chief to expand Frontier chain -
Uniqlo directors ditched on back of business loss
17-Jan-2003
Uniqlo directors ditched on back of business loss -
Boots teams with Adams for Mini Mode kids' range
10-Jan-2003
Boots teams with Adams for Mini Mode kids' range -
Merchant Retail has high hopes for skincare fascia
29-Nov-2002
Merchant Retail has high hopes for skincare fascia -
River Island posts healthy profit rise
1-Nov-2002
Profits at privately-owned fashion retailer River Island have leapt by nearly a third, thanks to higher trading margins last year. -
Next warns of rip-off blitz after Littlewoods victory
25-Oct-2002
Next warns of rip-off blitz after Littlewoods victory -
Uniqlo appoints Foster to get in touch with UK
25-Oct-2002
Uniqlo appoints Foster to get in touch with UK -
German Six comes to UK with 50-store plan
18-Oct-2002
German Six comes to UK with 50-store plan -
Jacques Vert eyes Baird with £17.8m hostile bid
18-Oct-2002
Jacques Vert eyes Baird with £17.8m hostile bid -
Next undeterred by autumn sales slide
11-Oct-2002
Next undeterred by autumn sales slide -
Robert Dyas calls halt to four-year growth hiatus
11-Oct-2002
Robert Dyas calls halt to four-year growth hiatus -
Gadgetshop hopes to double numbers
4-Oct-2002
Gadgetshop hopes to double numbers -
Julian Graves draws on Experience to woo young
4-Oct-2002
Julian Graves draws on Experience to woo young
