All Retail Week articles in May 2 2014
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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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 Glasgowâs St Enoch Centre.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Co-op, Harvey Nichols and Dixons
Retail news round-up on April 30, 2014: Co-op asks director to step down, Harvey Nichols recruits marketing director, GfK survey shows consumer morale improves and Dixons deal âas good as completeâ.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis at 150: How heritage helps build a bond with shoppers
John Lewisâs offer to customers has always relied on its heritage. Ahead of its 150th birthday on May 2, we look at how other retailers can do the same.
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NewsHome Retail full-year sales and profits up as Argos eyes new formats
Home Retail has reported a rise in full-year sales and profits as both its Argos and Homebase brands reported âgood performancesâ.
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NewsNext increases full-year expectations after bumper first quarter
Next increased full-year pre-tax profit growth forecasts after total sales surged 10.8% in its first quarter.
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NewsThorntons sales fall across third quarter despite "good" Easter performance
Thorntons sales fell 7.6% to ÂŁ57.7m in its third quarter despite the Easter holiday falling in the period.
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OpinionComment: Can the new Kate Moss collection put Topshop back on top?
Topshop remains under pressure from its UK high street competitors, needing to justify its midmarket prices to convey value for money.
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NewsShop Direct ramps up investment in personalisation software
Shop Direct is investing âsignificantâ cash in developing personalisation software as it optimises how it uses its data.
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GalleryIn pictures: Karen Millen opens London 'atelier' flagship store
Fashion retailer opens Brompton Road store with âatelierâ in its basement that will allow shoppers to personalise their purchases.
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GalleryIn pictures: Kate Moss launches comeback collection with Topshop
Shoppers flocked to Topshopâs Oxford Street flagship last night to see the launch of the new Kate Moss collection.
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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 Sutherlandâs decision to leave.
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AnalysisHome Retail full-year figures: What the analysts say
Home Retail, which owns Argos and Homebase, revealed benchmark full-year pretax profit increased 27% to ÂŁ115.4m. Retail Week looks at what the analysts say.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis at 150: Track the evolution of an iconic logo
Journey through the changing typefaces of the John Lewis logo from 1920 to 2001 and see how its brand message has evolved.
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NewsHalfords launches TV ad to inspire the UK to love the open road
Halfords unveils its new TV ad campaign tonight which aims to inspire people to love the open road and celebrate the joys of cycling.
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NewsSainsbury's Mike Coupe overhauls team as he prepares for CEO role
Sainsburyâs has made a series of changes to its management team as incoming chief executive Mike Coupe seeks to ready the ship for his succession in July.
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NewsArgos ramps up multichannel offer with six small format London shops
Argos is in talks to open âfive or sixâ small format stores in London this financial year as it aims to boost its multichannel offer.
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NewsMissguided full-year sales double to ÂŁ55m amid plans to expand
Missguided has seen its full-year sales double to ÂŁ55m as the fashion etailer plans to expand into new markets this year.
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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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NewsMorrisons slashes prices of 1,200 products in value offensive
Embattled Morrisons has taken an axe to the prices of 1,200 products as it seeks to regain momentum amid seismic shifts in the grocery market.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis at 150: Six ways John Lewis changed the face of retail
John Lewis has been inspiring retailers over the last 150 years. As it celebrates its landmark birthday, Retail Week examines how it has helped shape retail.