All Retail Week articles in April 18 2014 – Page 2
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News
Easter disappoints as footfall slumps year on year
Footfall across the long Easter weekend fell by double digits year on year despite brighter weather.
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News
Card Factory confirms intention to float on the stock exchange
Card Factory has pushed the button on its IPO today, as it revealed it generated EBITDA of £80.4m last year.
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News
Co-op Group bolstered as RBS troubleshooter appointed to help with restructure
One of the Co-operative Group’s largest lenders, Royal Bank of Scotland, has parachuted in its top troubleshooter to help the struggling group restructure.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Pêle-Mêle bucks the trend in beleaguered bookshop market
Pêle-Mêle has managed to create an atmosphere where customers feel content to while away an hour or two before actually making a purchase.
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News
John Lewis to celebrate 150th anniversary with exhibition and roof top garden
John Lewis is to mark its 150th anniversary with a series of activities including an interactive exhibition charting its history, a TV ad, and collaborations with brands.
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Analysis
In pictures: John Lewis through the ages as it celebrates its 150th anniversary
John Lewis will be 150 years old in May. Retail Week takes a look at some of the key moments in its history.
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Analysis
Analysis: Is it curtains for The Co-op unless it reforms?
As the Co-operative’s interim boss Richard Pennycook unveiled of The Co-operative’s catastrophic £2.5bn loss he took the opportunity to urge boardroom reform at the beleaguered mutual.
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Analysis
In pictures: The most eggciting Easter-related marketing and products
Retailers are tapping into the £4.36bn Easter market with a host of marketing campaigns and products related to the four-day event.
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News
The Co-op to quit 60% of Somerfield stores as it bids to rebuild reputation
The Co-operative Group is to exit 60% of the Somerfield stores it acquired just five years ago as it seeks to refocus and rebuild its reputation
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Analysis
Analysis: Where next for the Co-op’s food retail business?
Food accounts for the lion’s share of the Co-operative Group’s sales but it has been affected by the wider problems at the business.
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Opinion
Comment: The future of The Co-op lies in its past
The Co-op group continues to struggle, and rather than acting as one of the big boys, it must take a stance which greater reflects that set out by the Rochdale Pioneers 170 years ago.
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News
Warm weather and Easter holidays propel sales at John Lewis and Waitrose
John Lewis said warm weather and its new store in York propelled sales growth of 13% last week.
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Interview
Q&A: Debenhams boss Michael Sharp on multichannel and reducing promotions
Debenhams this week revealed it is revising its promotional strategy as first-half profits plunged owing to excessive discounting. Retail Week speaks to boss Michael Sharp.
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News
Mulberry issues another profit warning and cautions on future earnings
Luxury brand Mulberry has issued another profit warning after incurring charges on stores and the departure of its chief executive.
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Analysis
Website review: Topman.com Vs Primark.com
Matthew Bennett, chief creative officer at Wolfpack, shares his view of good and bad sites.
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News
Joules launches into eyewear with 'extensive' range
Joules is launching into eyewear as it grows the licensing part of the business.
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News
Fresh & Easy shakes things up this Easter with earthquake kit offer
As Easter approaches, retailers have been pushing the usual chocolate eggs and Easter bunnies, but Fresh & Easy are promoting something rather different.
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Opinion
Comment: Retail parks will be the winners this Easter weekend
Good weather and rising consumer confidence should help DIY shopping locations to shine over the Easter bank holiday weekend.
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Analysis
International news: Is Carrefour witness to a Spanish miracle or mirage?
Carrefour’s first-quarter results posted same-store growth in Spain, suggesting internal reforms and external factors are taking effect.
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News
Asda store workers get into the Easter spirit with Coke can display
Hare-brained staff at the Asda store in Manchester got into the Easter spirit this week, creating a bunny rabbit out of a rather artistic display of Coke cans.
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