All Retail Week articles in 9 November 2007 – Page 3
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Mosaic eyes Bloomingdales for Coast and Karen Millen
Mosaic Fashions is in talks with US department store Bloomingdales about launching trial shop-in-shops for its Coast and Karen Millen brands.
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Opinion
East meets West at Uniqlo
For one retailer, the phrase “once bitten twice shy” does not apply, seemingly. Uniqlo has returned to the UK in style, with the launch of a flagship store in London’s Oxford Street.
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Dunelm sales up, but growth hit as spend slowdown strikes
Dunelm’s growth slowed in the 18 weeks to November 3, despite total sales climbing 10.9 per cent and like-for-likes 5.6 per cent.
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Rose’s M&S is still on top form
Stuart Rose is determined that neither he nor Marks & Spencer will allow themselves to be talked into a downturn.
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Hawkin’s Bazaar toys with new format for Derby store
Hawkin’s Bazaar, the games, toys and entertainment retailer, has developed a fascia and interior for its store at the Westfield Derby scheme, which opened last month.
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Analysis
Orange opens business store
Mobile phone network Orange has revamped its store at the east end of Oxford Street to meet the needs of business customers. The shop will target small business users and store features include a private sign-up area and business advisers.
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Analysis
A punt on Oxford
Boots has taken a gamble on its Oxford store with a new interior that could be the future mould for the chain. John Ryan asks if it will pay off
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Opinion
Commission findings are nonsensical – again
Most commentators talk about the national struggle between Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s; price wars, loyalty cards, TV advertising, customer service campaigns.
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Opinion
Don’t make working capital an easy target
It seems unfair to pick on the same retailer within a few weeks, so I am going to pick on targets as a way of running a business.
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News
Claire’s to focus on acquisitions in Euro drive
Claire’s Accessories is ramping up its European expansion plans under the direction of Mark Smith, managing director of its European operations.
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M.Video float will give clear picture of Russia
M.Video has become the first electricals retailer to float on the Russian stock exchange and rivals are expected to follow.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.