All Retail Week articles in 31 October 2008
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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News
HBOS appoints KPMG to review Wyevale
HBOS is understood to have appointed KPMG to conduct an independent review of Wyevale Garden Centres.
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Banks call in advisers for Woolworths talks
Key lenders to Woolworths are to be advised by corporate restructuring firm Deloitte as the company prepares its business plan for the new financial year, which is due to be delivered by December.
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Tesco extends non-food supplier payment terms
Tesco is understood to be asking all its non-food suppliers to wait an extra 30 days for payment as it seeks to free up cash for the critical Christmas trading period.
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Gap to launch Factory stores in Canada
US fashion retailer Gap has expanded its outlet business into Canada for the first time, in an effort to reach value-conscious customers in a new market.
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London prices cheaper than Milan and Paris
London is the most alluring place to shop for price-conscious shoppers within the Euro zone and the UK, according to research commissioned by Selfridges.
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Store design: frugality today, excess tomorrow
The decision by DIY retailer Focus to launch a value-based range last week is symptomatic of a wider trend in retailing at the moment: itâs good to be frugal.
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More retailers slam empty property tax
The Government has been hit by another wave of criticism over empty property rates, with big-name retailers ramping up the debate against changes brought in this year.
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Topshop launches Kate Moss Christmas range
Topshop launches the eighth collection from Kate Moss this morning, online and from stores nationwide.
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Littlewoods Direct spends heavily on Christmas ad campaign
Littlewoods Direct is launching a Christmas campaign that will be the biggest investment the company has made in mass media advertising.
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Carpetright to acquire Sleepright
Carpetright is to buy Sleepright, the beds retailer which operates 94 concessions in its shops.
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Retailers criticised for high-interest pre-pay schemes
Critics are lambasting some of the UKâs most well-known high street stores for high-interest credit schemes targeting low-income consumers in the run-up to Christmas.
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Opinion
Property comment: Maybe it's because I'm a Londoner
More than a decade of talking comes to an end on Thursday with the opening of Westfield London, and I for one am excited.
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High street struggles for seventh consecutive month
Sales on UK high streets have fallen for the seventh consecutive month, according to the latest figures from the CBI Distributive Trades Survey.
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Swedenâs Clas Ohlson on track for UK launch
Scandinavian DIY and electricals retailer Clas Ohlson is pressing ahead with its launch in the UK despite the widespread problems the sector is facing.
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Opinion
The internet alters consumers' minds
Using the internet can actually change the way your brain works, but retailers will do well by continuing to offer their customers a mixture of digital interaction and a human touch.
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Tesco cuts sales growth expectations
Tesco has cut its UK sales growth guidance for the first time in years, reflecting how tough the retail environment has become.
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NewsShoppers pick Primark as least ethical fashion retailer
âGreenâ consumers perceive Primark as the clothing retailer worst at addressing social and environmental issues, a survey conducted for a national newspaper has found.
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Trading fears push Marks & Spencer shares near to eight-year low
Marks & Spencerâs shares fell close to an eight-year low yesterday after broker Pali International issued a bearish note ahead of next weekâs interim results.
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Bravissimo Christmas campaign to feature online advent calendar
Lingerie retailer Bravissimo is to use an online advent calendar as part of its Christmas marketing campaign.