All Retail Week articles in 9 November 2007 – Page 2
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News
Next delivers flat sales
Sales at fashion group Next were level in the 14 weeks to November 3, up just 0.4 per cent against the same period last year.
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Mamas & Papas set to launch online giftcard
Mamas & Papas is to complement its plastic giftcard, which launched in October, with a virtual giftcard that can be bought online.
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Urban Outfitters sales soar
US fashion retail group Urban Outfitters posted record sales for its third quarter.
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M&S links up with Logicalis to run IT networks
Marks & Spencer has signed a four-year contract with Logicalis to manage its IT networks.
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Alexon to return cash to shareholders
Fashion group Alexon is to return cash to shareholders and revealed that trading has not improved since its interim results in September.
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Habitat ditches paper with stock-taking system
Habitat is to introduce a stock-taking system in time for its January stock audit.
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Retail Week Awards deadline extended
The deadline for entries has now been extended to this Friday, November 9.
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Opinion
Customer focus is key to Torex revival
Technology analysts and suppliers have been lecturing retailers on the importance of listening to their customers for a while now.
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Woolies and Argos hit by another toy fiasco
Woolworths and Argos have had to remove the popular children’s craft toy Bindeez from shelves following concerns that it may contain a potentially lethal hallucinogenic drug.
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Shareholders back Coles takeover
Shareholders at Australian retail giant Coles Group have voted in favour of a US$16.6 billion ( 7.89 billion) takeover by rival Wesfarmers. More than 99 per cent voted in favour.
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Shop prices up on last year
October shop prices were 1.1 per cent higher than last year – the highest monthly rise so far this year, according to the BRC-Nielsen Shop Price Index.
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Door slammed on Sainsbury's takeover
Sainsbury’s has formally confirmed that any talks regarding a possible takeover by Delta Two have ended – the deadline for an offer was today.
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Pets at Home hires advisers for possible float
Pets at Home has named several advisers to guide on its strategic options for the future of the business.
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Carphone profits soar ahead of iPhone launch
Carphone Warehouse reported a hike in pre-tax profits to 56 million, up from 14 million, as it prepares for the onslaught of the launch of the iPhone tomorrow.
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Sports Direct offloads Amer stake
Sports Direct, the sportswear group run by controversial entrepreneur Mike Ashley, has sold its stake in Finnish sports equipment manufacturer Amer Sports for about 116 million.
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Fresh & Easy stores open in the US
Tesco opened six of its much anticipated Fresh & Easy stores in Southern California today, with plans to open in Phoenix, Arizona and Las Vegas before the end of the year.
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Analysis
Open to suggestions
To keep a business dynamic, fresh ideas need to come from all staff, from the shopfloor upwards. Big-name retailers are backing National Enterprise Week to help foster entrepreneurial spirit. Katie Kilgallen reports
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Jessops campaign shifts from price
Embattled Jessops has launched a brand campaign that will focus on images rather than price for the first time, as part of a 1 million brand overhaul.
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JJB opens new-look Manchester store
JJB Sports opened its new-format trial store in Manchester’s Trafford Centre last week.
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Comet launches online product demo videos
Comet launched online product demonstration videos last week to enhance customer service and improve conversion rates.