All Retail Week articles in 17 October 2008 – Page 3
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News
Burberry keeps head above water
Burberry continued to deliver growth in its first half despite a “volatile and uncertain” market.
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The Entertainer holds out hope for Christmas despite sales blip
Toy retailer The Entertainer has revealed like-for-like sales dipped 3.7 per cent in the eight months to September 30, but remains “quietly optimistic” about Christmas.
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Adams eyes global growth as overseas arm flourishes
Adams Childrenswear is embarking on a global push as it exploits opportunities for growth in Asia and the Middle East.
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JJB Sports unveils rescue plans
JJB Sports has unveiled rescue plans for its beleaguered business along with changes to its board.
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Asda drops petrol prices to under £1 per litre
Asda has intensified its position in the war on petrol prices, by being the first retailer this year to drop the price of a litre to under 1.
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Analysis
Shopper behaviour: Read the signals
As retailers pull out all the stops to maximise sales in the present climate, technology that uses mobile phone signals to track how people shop can be put to good use.
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Analysis
Retailers snap up former pub and petrol station spaces
As many petrol stations and pubs fold in the unforgiving climate, canny retailers are snapping up their space for its convenience.
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.