All Retail Week articles in April 19 2013 – Page 4
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NewsConsumers seek quality in food products after horsemeat scandal
Grocery shoppers are putting renewed emphasis on the quality of the food they buy in the wake of the horse meat controversy.
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German hard discounter Aldi Süd opens nine stores in Texas
German hard discounter Aldi Süd opened nine stores in Houston, Texas last week.The retailer wants to open 30 new shops over the next two years, investing more than $125m (£81.5m) in the Houston Metro area.The launch extends Aldi’s Texan presence, which is focused on the Dallas/Fort Worth district, which it ...
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Flipkart goes head-to-head with Amazon in India
Indian ecommerce group Flipkart has launched its long-awaited Marketplace platform for third-party sellers.
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Analysis: How retailers can cope with ongoing weather storms
Debenhams has blamed a drop in profits on unseasonable weather, but what can retailers do to battle against the elements as they have this winter?
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Hypermarket group Leclerc pilots new distribution approach
Hypermarket group Leclerc is piloting a new distribution approach in Croix, northern France.A 48,400 sq ft rented warehouse is being used to fulfil orders for three different collection points as part of its Drive concept.In the central distribution centre, 8,000 SKUs are stored in four temperature zones. Employees pick orders ...
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AnalysisMy retail life: Nancy Dynan, Marketing director US, Boden
Nancy Dynan, Marketing director US at fashion retailer Boden, speaks to Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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OpinionComment: Brand recognition rules in the United States
Fifty Shades tie-up will open bedroom doors for us in the United States, says Lovehoney co-founder Richard Longhurst.
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NewsCompany profile: Moss Bros
The suit retailer has pulled its socks up in recent years, and there is still plenty of growing room.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: High and Mighty, The Lengths We Go To
N Brown-owned fashion retailer High and Mighty’s new outdoor advertising campaign aims to broaden the brand’s appeal.
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AnalysisProfile: Ron Johnson, former chief executive, JC Penney
He may have revolutionised retail during his time at Apple, but his short tenure as chief executive of JC Penney ended in disappointment.
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German wholesale group Conway purchases Grupoil
German wholesale group Lekkerland-owned convenience chain Conway has taken over Spanish wholesaler Grupoil. The acquisition is in line with a strategy of strengthening Lekkerland’s traditional core business.The purchase will enable Lekkerland to further establish itself in the Spanish convenience sector.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales growth slows in ‘solid’ week of trading
John Lewis managing director Andy Street reported “solid” sales growth of 6.9% to £65.3m last week as tough comparatives checked the double-digit growth enjoyed during much of 2013.
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NewsFormer Asda boss Allan Leighton to become Pandora chief
Former Asda and Royal Mail boss Allan Leighton has been appointed as chief executive of Danish jeweller Pandora after its current boss switched to Puma.
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NewsTesco-owned garden centre Dobbies opens concession village
Tesco-owned garden centre Dobbies has opened a “retail village” featuring 13 concessions in its revamped Edinburgh store after investing £1.5m.
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NewsCompass to open M&S Simply Food stores in hospitals
Food and support services group Compass has struck a franchise deal with Marks & Spencer to open Simply Food stores in hospitals.
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NewsCar parking angst taken to new heights after hot air balloon crash
It can be difficult to find a parking space at the supermarket that isn’t miles from the entrance.
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NewsDreams founder Mike Clare puts new Buzz Beds venture on ice
Dreams founder Mike Clare has put his new bed venture Buzz Beds on ice as the entrepreneur “reflects” on strategy and execution.
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OpinionComment: SuperGroup lives up to its name with ambitious plans for growth
SuperGroup, owner of the Superdry fashion brand, has just announced plans to support future growth with a new 500,000 square feet distribution centre as part of the company’s next major phase of development.
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GalleryStore gallery: Value grocer Aldi’s new convenience store format
The German value grocer Aldi has entered the fiercely competitive convenience sector with a shop on Kilburn High Road.
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GalleryStore of the week: David Bowie Is All Yours, Selfridges
There is much to be said for keying into attention-grabbing events of the moment as a method of adding incremental sales