All Retail Week articles in May 27 2011
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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News120 Focus stores to be closed
UPDATED: The administrators of Focus DIY have confirmed the appointment of restructuring firm Gordon Brothers to advise on the sale of all stock with a view to “closing down the chain”.
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NewsJJB Sports chairman warns turnaround will take up to five years as losses triple
JJB Sports chairman Mike McTighe has warned its turnaround will take up to five years as its losses before tax almost tripled to £181.4m in its full year to January 30.
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NewsTopshop launches 'secret' in-store pop-up shop
Topshop’s Oxford Circus and New York stores will this week launch in-store pop-up shops which offer specially-designed boutique and quirky collaboration pieces.
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NewsSuperGroup snaps up iconic Regent Street store from Austin Reed
Austin Reed is to exit its iconic store on London’s Regent Street to make way for trendy fashion retailer of the moment SuperGroup, Retail Week can reveal.
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OpinionHigh street crusade ignores the facts
“The high street should be at the very heart of every community, bringing people together, providing essential services and creating jobs and investment; so it is vital that we do all that we can to ensure they thrive.”
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NewsDixons to drive profit through its Knowhow service division
Electricals group Dixons could add “tens of millions” to profits with a push into services through its Knowhow division, group chief executive John Browett believes.
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NewsBurberry focuses on flagships as profits leap
Luxury goods retailer and brand Burberry is to focus on high-profile flagship store openings and refurbs after reporting a surge in profits.
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NewsJJB prioritises preserving cash margins as turnaround begins
JJB Sports is to focus on protecting its margins this year as it seeks to stem its losses.
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NewsM&S shopfloor staff gain power to improve customer experience
Food department staff to be given extra responsibilities as part of Bolland’s improvements
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Co-op relaunches Truly Irresistible in sales push
Co-operative Group has revamped its own-brand premium range this week to drive sales.
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NewsKate Middleton's Reiss dress sells out
Reiss reported that the dress Kate Middleton wore to meet Barack and Michelle Obama has sold out after customers rushed to its shops and crashed its website.
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NewsSignet UK like-for-likes remain flat
US jeweller Signet UK like-for-likes remained flat in its first quarter but losses have narrowed year-on-year.
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NewsB&Q reveals locations of Focus stores bought from E&Y
B&Q owner Kingfisher has revealed locations of the 31 stores it acquired from the administrators of Focus DIY after it collapsed earlier this month.
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NewsLocations of Focus stores acquired by Wickes and B&M Bargains revealed
Focus DIY administrators Ernst &Young have revealed the locations of all Focus stores purchased from retailers Wickes and B&M Bargains.
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NewsSainsbury's hires MD for the north
Sainsbury’s has hired Wickes operations director David Furness to be its new zone managing director for the north.
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NewsGeorge at Asda turns 21 and sparks new plans
George at Asda managing director Andrew Moore has set out three key planks for growth as the brand celebrates its 21st birthday this week.
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NewsDune relaunches website in bid for 50% growth
The Dune Group is to overhaul its ecommerce offer, kicking off with the relaunch of eponymous footwear chain Dune’s website.
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AnalysisHappily ever after for Waterstone’s?
Rising ebook sales and the competition from grocers have made life tough for Waterstone’s. Nicola Harrison finds out how the bookseller can be turned around under new ownership.