All Retail Week articles in 30 November 2007 – Page 2
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News
Debenhams introduces task manager to maximise productivity
Debenhams has implemented an advanced task management system so that it can communicate a consistent corporate strategy to its stores.
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Opinion
Out of sight, out of mind
Much attention in the past week has been focused on data security. I only hope that if any retailers out there have as sloppy data protection policies in place as HM Revenue & Customs, they take this as an opportunity to learn lessons and get their houses in order.
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News
Asda store at Inverness faces rejection
Asda's plans to open its first supermarket at “Tesco town” Inverness have been recommended for refusal by the local council.
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News
Ashley plots masterplan to put Lillywhites back on top
Sports Direct boss to revive famed store’s reputation with massive makeover
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News
Will November payday trigger spending sprees?
Retailers are praying that this week’s payday will encourage consumers to head for the shops and give a much-needed boost to sales as volatile trading conditions persist.
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News
Baugur pursues Shepherdson for Whistles role
Fashion retail guru Jane Shepherdson is being courted by Baugur for a top operational role, most likely at its Whistles brand.
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News
Carnaby Street’s traditional lights outshine rivals
The Christmas theme along Carnaby Street represents a return to a more traditional way of celebrating the season of goodwill with a contemporary twist.
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News
Toast opens store in Notting Hill
French Connection-owned fashion and lifestyle brand Toast has opened a 2,800 sq ft (260 sq m) store in Notting Hill.
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News
Thomas Pink and Tie Rack join throng at Terminal 5
Thomas Pink and Tie Rack have joined the roster of retailers set to welcome shoppers at Heathrow’s forthcoming Terminal 5.
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News
Chancerealm to switch chains to its Ryman Stationery fascia
Theo Paphitis’s Chancerealm is to rebadge its Ryman chain following a successful pilot at stores in Crewe, Carlisle and Birkenhead.
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Opinion
The storm clouds are gathering
Retailers that take the time to grasp consumer and economic trends will ride out the crunch
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News
Findel posts record first-half results
Findel chief executive Patrick Jolly has said the home shopping group may benefit from the UK credit crunch as it announced record first-half sales and profits.
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Opinion
Luxury retailers must battle copycats
High days and holidays: oil nudges US$100 (£48.37) a barrel; a euro is now worth 50 per cent more than a dollar.
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News
Kingfisher profits slip
Third-quarter profits at DIY retailer Kingfisher remained flat amid a softening UK housing market and rising mortgage rates.
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News
JJB Sports revenues creep up
Sports fashion retailer JJB said it remained cautious about the retail market, as it reported total revenue up 1.6 per cent for the 17-week period to November 25.
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Analysis
The toy supply chain: Fair play?
The Mattel fiasco this summer has prompted the EU to wade in, calling for a shake-up of the entire toy supply chain. And the inquiry has got toy retailers quaking. Emily Seares investigates
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News
Dress-for-Less bags private equity backer
Private equity firm Palamon Capital Partners has taken a stake in Europe’s largest online designer fashion store Dress-for-Less and plans to raise the e-tailer's presence in Europe.
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News
Waitrose’s Price backs grocery inquiry, but defends needs test
Waitrose has thrown its support behind the Competition Commission’s inquiry into the grocery market, but has warned that the proposal to abolish the so-called needs test could damage town centres.
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News
B&M seeks backer to fund growth agenda
Discount variety retailer B&M Bargains has enlisted Deloitte to advise on a refinancing of the business to fund an accelerated store expansion strategy.
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News
Carrefour circles Migros as it plans Turkish powerhouse
Carrefour chief executive Jos Luis Duran has expressed a firm intention to buy Turkey’s leading supermarket chain Migros.
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