All Retail Week articles in 23 November 2007 – Page 3
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Analysis
Financing the supply chain
When working capital gets trapped in inefficient supply chains, the impact on overall sourcing costs can be significant, so it is important to look closely at your financial supply chain.
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Working towards a common goal
A truly efficient supply chain is the holy grail of retailing. It’s difficult in any business, but even more so in retail, given the thousands of suppliers and hundreds of thousands of products entwined within it.
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A team effort
Being upfront with suppliers might not be instinctive to retailers, but understanding each other’s needs is the only way to achieve efficiencies Charlotte Dennis-Jones explains why collaboration will get you everywhere
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A question of collaboration
Want to make savings, improve supplier relations and enhance your green credentials in one fell swoop – and at no cost to your business? Charlotte Dennis-Jones finds out about a Government-funded scheme that helps retailers do just that
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News
Gap acts to stamp out factory child labour
Gap has reacted swiftly to allegations that one of its Indian suppliers used child labour to produce garments by donating US$200,000 ( 97,435) to improve factory conditions.
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Edeka teams up with Plus to challenge Aldi and Lidl
Edeka aims to improve its position in the German grocery market by expanding via acquisitions and partnerships.
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Analysis
Take stock
When it comes to e-tail, getting fulfilment right first time, every time is more than just good netiquette – it’s crucial in keeping customers coming back, says Liz Morrell
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News
Spain’s Blanco to enter UK market with White City deal
Spanish fashion retailer Blanco is to open its first UK store in west London next year.
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Analysis
Improve your credit score
Supply chain finance not only helps retailers improve terms for their suppliers, but bolsters the working relationship too. Liz Morrell reports on the benefits for both parties
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Opinion
Believe in your brand
Retailers are not, by and large, a happy bunch at the moment. It has been a harsh autumn, with cruel weather and falling consumer confidence conspiring to deter shoppers from spending. The level of promotional activity – especially in fashion – tells its own story.
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News
John Lewis sales continue to climb
John Lewis sales have risen 11 per cent so far this week year on year.
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Analysis
Nothing ventured, nothing gained
A private equity buy-out often spells radical change for the supply chain, but establishing the foundations of best practice will lead to growth in the long run. Glynn Davis reports
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News
TK Maxx to shake up market with new homewares chain
Value retailer to bring its Canadian HomeSense fascia to the UK next year with Southeast stores.
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Analysis
End result
The end-to-end supply chain approach can not only increase efficiency, but reduce costs and improve service for non-food retailers into the bargain, as Alison Clements discovers
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In the midnight hour
After-hours replenishment has benefits for the retailer, customer and environment alike, says Liz Morrell – but it’s not without its challenges
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News
John Lewis to open smaller shops to hit growth targets
John Lewis plans to open department stores of half its typical branch size to achieve its ambition of doubling in scale over the next 10 years.
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Opinion
The beautiful game turns ugly for retail
Who would have thought that the beautiful game could prove so ugly for retail? But last night Steve McClaren was not alone in contemplating his future after England’s disastrous performance against Croatia knocked them out of Euro 2008.
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News
East wins £4m to revive expansion plan
Fashion retailer East’s financial backers have injected 4 million to reignite growth at the fashion retailer, 18 months after aggressive expansion plans were shelved
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Bata mulls its return to the UK high street
Global footwear giant Bata is mulling a return to the UK high street after pulling out of the market more than 40 years ago.
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Wilkinson goes local with small one-stop format
Hardware and variety store group Wilkinson has moved into neighbourhood retailing with the launch of a small-store format that has 7/11 opening hours.