All Retail Week articles in 23 November 2007 – Page 5
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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
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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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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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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Analysis
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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Analysis
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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Analysis
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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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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Opinion
Buckle up for food prices to keep rising
Rising food prices are vote losers. So are climbing petrol prices. Around the world, food prices are beginning to escalate – not helped by the latter.
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News
Topshop to enter China
Topshop is poised to enter China with its first store opening there early next year.
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Opinion
Old Christmas habits die hard
Peculiar traditions are a feature of Christmas in retail, but they are strangely comforting
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News
Halfords first-half profits jump
Pre-tax profits at bike and car accessories specialist Halfords jumped 16.4 per cent to 47.6 million in the 26 weeks to September 28, with growth in all its key areas.
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Analysis
Blowing hot and cold
Developers want to make their shopping centres sustainable, but there is only so much they can do – retailers need to play their part too. So are they really interested, asks John Ryan
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News
Kesa's sales climb 10%, but outlook is uncertain
Electricals retailer Kesa has posted a third-quarter sales rise, but warned that the white goods market is showing signs of a slowdown.
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Mothercare sales driven by international growth
International growth helped Mothercare’s sales boost sales 24.3 per cent to 328.5 million for the 28 weeks to October 13.
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Sports Direct blames England defeat for profit warning
Sports Direct has issued a profit warning and Umbro has cautioned kit sales will be hit hard following England’s failure to qualify for the 2008 European Football Championships last night.
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Morrisons third-quarter growth accelerates
Morrisons has reported robust third-quarter figures, driven by increased marketing activity supporting the roll-out of its new branding and Market Street store presentation.
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Analysis
Confidence booster
There is no such thing as a natural salesperson and often fear of rejection stops store staff from approaching customers but, as Katie Kilgallen finds out, self-confidence can often be taught
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Saks profits triple
US retail giant Saks posted profits of US$21.6 million ( 10.5 million) in the third quarter to November 3 – more than triple that of last year – following the sale of its loss-making department store group.