All Retail Week articles in 19 October 2007
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsHamleys makes a loss of £2.7m
Iconic toy retailer Hamleys made a loss of £2.7m in the year to March 31, 2008 as its annual interest bill increased.
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Peacocks to up fashion kudos with trend-led Christmas line
Peacocks is ramping up its fashion credentials with a trend-led collection for Christmas that distances the value retailer from its commodity-focused past.
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Louis Vuitton to open Maison store in London
Luxury retailer Louis Vuitton is to open a flagship Maison store on London’s New Bond Street, after securing the property next door to its Louis Vuitton store.
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AnalysisWestfield Derby: The eagle has landed
Sceptics believed Westfield wouldn’t pull off such a big scheme in a small city like Derby but, as it opened its doors six months ahead of schedule, the critics were somewhat silenced. Tim Danaher reports
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Doubts quashed over Sainsbury's takeover funding
Speculation that the 10.6 billion Delta Two takeover of Sainsbury’s could be in doubt because of the Qatari’s finance arrangements is unfounded, it is understood.
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Baugur fashion brands head for Germany
Icelandic investment firm Baugur is to open 300 shops in Germany after striking a joint venture agreement with entrepreneur Kristinn Gunnarsson.
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Mothercare social networking site ready for debut
Maternity specialist Mothercare will launch a social networking site for parents this week, as first revealed by Retail Week (September 28).
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Opinion
How long can Swann work magic?
Retail has its fair share of conjurors, but WHSmith chief executive Kate Swann must be the sorceress supreme.
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Burberry to expand shop empire as retail sales soar
Luxury goods retailer Burberry is to open more stores in Europe and the US as part of its strategy to drive retail sales.
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Opinion
What is the secret of great leadership?
I have ploughed my way through Teena Lyons’ recent book, On Leadership.
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Opinion
There’s still life in private equity
The flow of deals will be revived by the wealth of opportunities in the middle market
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USC opens first menswear shop in Nottingham
Sir Tom Hunter opened his menswear-only USC store in Nottingham last week, as the retailer sets out to grow its presence in the men’s lifestyle sector.
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Wickes delivers solid sales as Travis Perkins initiatives pay
DIY chain Wickes reported an 8.5 per cent sales rise for the 39-week period to September 29.
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Currys.digital tunes into digital TV frenzy
DSGi’s Whitehaven Currys.digital store in Cumbria received a surge in sales in the month run-up to the town becoming the first place in the UK to switch off analogue TV.
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Grocers stay ahead of the game as sector takes turn for the worst
General retail’s rally of the past few weeks hit the buffers as stores badly lagged in the All Share once again. Grocers outperformed, driven by Tesco’s bullishness and bid hopes for Sainsbury’s.
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AnalysisDancing on ice: Iceland’s remarkable turnaround
Iceland took its store managers to Euro Disney Paris last week to celebrate its remarkable turnaround. James Thompson joined the party to quiz chief executive Malcolm Walker
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Tesco clothing executive defects to Figleaves
Tesco’s Central European clothing boss has quit to become chief executive of online lingerie retailer Figleaves.com, prompting renewed suggestions of a brain-drain at the UK supermarket giant.
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Thorntons targets third parties to increase sales
Chocolate retailer Thorntons is to expand its commercial business through partnerships with independent retailers over the next year, after posting mouth-watering first-quarter sales.
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Analysis
Designer Villages
Outlet centres used to be where you went for cut-price clothing and a day out. But Italy is setting the trend for designer labels and stunning architecture. John Ryan travels there to find out more
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Opinion
Competition Commission won't hold back the big four
The eyes of the grocery sector will once again turn to the Competition Commission over the next two weeks, as it prepares to unveil its provisional inquiry findings on the sector.