All Retail Week articles in April 19 2013 – Page 2
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NewsFootwear retailer Treds plots new store openings
Footwear retailer Treds is targeting new stores in the Midlands, East Anglia and the South East after expanding its existing estate with three new shops.
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GalleryIn pictures: The Regent Street Windows Project
Retailers on London’s Regent Street are taking part in an annual exhibition to showcase innovative window displays.
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NewsOnline fashion sales jump 15% in March despite cold snap
Online retail revenue soared 16% year on year last month as fashion etail sales jumped despite the unseasonable weather.
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NewsRetail park vacancy rate rises rapidly following administrations
Empty space on retail parks increased by its fastest rate for four years last year due to casualties in the retail sector, according to new research.
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NewsUK consumer price inflation holds firm at 2.8% in March
UK consumer price inflation held steady at 2.8% for the second month running in March, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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NewsRetailers offer up staff to support Portas Pilot schemes
Major retailers have pledged their support to the Portas Pilot schemes by offering up representatives to help the town teams involved in the projects.
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NewsNext boss Wolfson receives pay boost but gives share match bonus to staff
Next chief executive Lord Wolfson took home £4.6m in the last year but asked for his entitlement under the retailer’s share matching plan to be shared amongst its staff.
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AnalysisAnalysis: 11 things you didn't know about Joules
As it emerged a number of private equity firms are eyeing purchasing a stake in fashion retailer Joules, Retail Week takes a look at some of the quirks of the business.
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NewsMarks & Spencer's 'knicker queen' Janie Schaffer exits
Marks & Spencer director of lingerie and beauty Janie Schaffer has exited the retailer after three months, piling more pressure on its struggling clothing business.
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AnalysisAnalysis: SuperGroup's new team puts infrastructure in place for continued growth
SuperGroup’s planned new fulfilment centre, which it revealed yesterday is in development, is a clear sign that the new management team is the safe pair of hands needed to propel its phenomenal growth.
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NewsClaire's gears up for European ecommerce launch
Accessories retailer Claire’s is launching its first transactional European website next week as its turnaround gathers pace.
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ICI Paris XL acquires Dutch competitor Pour Vous
AS Watson’s Belgian perfumery chain ICI Paris XL has acquired Dutch competitor Pour Vous. ICI Paris XL plans to complete the deal within one month and is taking over the brand as well as the store network.The deal follows ICI Paris XL’s acquisition of LVMH’s Dutch Sephora stores.“We intend to ...
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AnalysisWHSmith’s acquisition of Past Times: What do retailers need to know?
WHSmith’s diversification continues with the acquisition of the Past Times brand. Will it be a good fit and what are the wider plans?
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Hudson's Bay Company pushes ahead with reinvention
Canadian department store group Hudson’s Bay Company is pushing ahead with its reinvention and merchandising plans. The retailer plans to introduce five further Topshop shop-in-shops and, by next year, an outlet of US-based Kleinfeld Bridal salon at its Toronto flagship.“We’re searching around the world for fantastic concepts that we can ...
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Albert Heijn introduces economy private-label line
Dutch grocery retailer Ahold’s domestic Albert Heijn division has introduced an economy private-label line called AH Basic. The retailer is gradually replacing its Euro Shopper own-brand with the new line.According to Ahold, the quality of AH Basic products is more consistent than those in the Euro Shopper range and, as ...
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OpinionComment: Tough decisions will set Tesco on the right track
Tesco may have reported a fall in full-year profits this week, but chief executive Philip Clarke should be commended for taking the bold steps needed to set the grocer on the path to growth.
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Rakuten signs up to MasterCard's new digital wallet service
Japanese ecommerce business Rakuten has signed up to MasterCard’s new digital wallet service,MasterPass, for its US site.Customers will be able to use the service to buy online or via their mobile using stored payment credentials. Those using the service will receive additional promotions to encourage repeat visits.Roger Andelin, president and ...
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NewsTesco profits down 13% and sales up 1.3% as it confirms US exit
Tesco reported group trading profit down 13% to £3.5bn in its full year to February 23 as chief executive Philip Clarke confirms its US exit.
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GalleryIn pictures: Tesco Metro new formats in London Bridge and Islington
Tesco’s Metro stores in London Bridge and Islington show off the retailer’s current design thinking.
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NewsBurberry like-for-like sales up 7% driven by strong China performance
Burberry like-for-like sales were up 7% in the six months to March 31, driven by strong performances in China and Hong Kong.