All Retail Week articles in 17 October 2008 – Page 2
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News
HMV acquires gaming company Gamerbase
Entertainment retailer HMV has acquired Gamerbase, the company which runs multiplayer video game centres in some of its stores.
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Opinion
Jacqueline Gold: Have a little faith in Christmas
As long as you clear out any potential turkeys now, the festive season can still be a winner
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OpinionNow is the time to plan for tomorrow
When this crisis is over, retail will continue to be a lower growth, lower margin industry
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Analysis
Christmas checklist: How to avoid a festive flop
With less than 10 weeks to go, retailers are pulling out all the stops to secure those essential Christmas sales. Make sure you aren’t left behind with Retail Week’s Christmas checklist
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Scotmid consolidates its servers to bolster growth
Independent Scottish co-operative Scotmid is poised to complete a project to virtualise its server infrastructure to support its growth plans.
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QVC mulls further channel developments
QVC has revealed that it is already considering a new version of its online video platform, less than a month after it launched the latest incarnation, QVC On Demand.
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Carphone Warehouse invests in system to control European purchase ordering
Carphone Warehouse is rolling out a system to deal with non-stock purchase order management across Europe.
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Analysis
Argos: A born survivor
After launching in a recession 35 years ago, Argos is used to trading through tough times. George MacDonald asks boss Sara Weller how she plans to see it through today’s challenges.
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News
Gap expands Stephen Sunnucks' role
Gap has expanded the role of European president Stephen Sunnucks who will now be president of Europe and international strategic alliances.
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Private equity firms vie with Sir Philip Green for control of Baugur
Retail tycoon Sir Philip Green faces competition from leading private equity groups for control of embattled Icelandic investor Baugur’s UK retail operations.
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TNS: Tesco sales growth lags rivals'
Grocery giant Tesco delivered the worst performance among the big four grocers in the latest TNS four-week figures.
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MFI 'not paying redundancy money' to call centre staff
More than 130 MFI call centre workers who lost their jobs last month are unlikely to be paid any redundancy money, according to The Times.
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News
JD in talks to buy Qube and OSC from JJB
JD Sports Fashion is thought to be in talks with JJB Sports to buy the Qube and Original Shoe Company chains from its struggling rival.
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Game appoints Terry Scicluna chief operating officer
Game has appointed Terry Scicluna to the newly-created role of chief operating officer.
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Retailers predict top-selling toys this Christmas
Animals, babies and High School Musical products all feature highly in this year’s prediction for top-selling Christmas toys.
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News
Alchemy in talks with Mosaic
Private equity firm Alchemy is thought to be in the running to buy Baugur-backed Mosaic.
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Opinion
Retailers should expect technology supplier consolidation
Possible retail consolidation following on from the financial meltdown in Iceland is all the sector can talk about this week. But another knock-on effect of the current economic climate is that it could spell a whole new wave of consolidation in the technology sector.
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Solid growth for Kurt Geiger
Luxury shoe chain Kurt Geiger's EBITDA grew more than 24 per cent to 10 million in the year to February 2.
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Analysis
Renewable energy: Fuel for thought
To be reliant on costly fossil fuels is the last thing struggling retailers want, but is renewable energy a feasible solution to soaring bills?
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Analysis
Steamer Trading: Full steam ahead
Kitchenware retailer Steamer Trading Cookshop’s gleaming new store shows what can still be done in a depressing retail climate. John Ryan takes a look at its impressive visual merchandising