All Retail Week articles in April 20 2012 – Page 3
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NewsThe People’s Supermarket narrows losses
Co-operatively run grocer The People’s Supermarket has narrowed losses from £175,000 to £100,000 in the year to April 4.
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NewseBay launches new spring ad campaign for fashion
EBay is to launch a spring advertising campaign to showcase the brands which sell on its Fashion Outlet site.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I combine a customer database and social media?
We have an existing customer database and we are very active on social media. How do we combine the two for greater effect?
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OpinionRetail surgery: What should I be looking for from our ideal supplier?
I have been asked to run the selection process for a third-party logistics partner for our retail business. What should I be looking for from our ideal supplier?
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Analysis
Analysis: Retailing in China
The growing economic powerhouse is now the world’s biggest grocery market, and where the supermarkets go, others are following.
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NewsAnn Summers takes next step in rebrand
Lingerie and sex toys retailer Ann Summers is to roll out its new store format in the autumn as its rebrand gathers pace.
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AnalysisChallenges await the new Carrefour chief executive
In Lars Olofsson’s last full quarter as chief executive, French grocery giant Carrefour reported a 0.9% rise in first quarter sales excluding fuel, at constant exchange rates, to E22.5bn (£19bn).
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AnalysisProfile: Aziz Tayub, Poundstretcher owner, chairman and chief executive
He may shun the spotlight, but the Poundstretcher boss has drawn the industry’s attention with plans to expand into the Middle East.
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NewsHolland & Barrett focuses on multichannel
Health and beauty retailer Holland & Barrett is taking its first steps towards becoming an omni-channel retailer in an effort to allow customers to shop how they want.
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OpinionTesco’s revival relies on getting basics right
At one point in the run-up to Wednesday’s announcement by Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke, it seemed he would be left with little to say.
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OpinionWhen a drip becomes a flood
Retailers must embrace change early rather than let it engulf them, says Simon Burke.
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AnalysisHow to cut energy costs
With energy prices rising steadily, costs are getting increasingly hard to control. What can retailers do to reduce their bills? Rebecca Thomson reports.
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NewsUniqlo searches for London flagship
Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo is scouting for a global flagship in London to rival its Fifth Avenue landmark store in New York as part of its owner’s ambitions to become the world’s largest clothing retailer.
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NewsMorrisons opens M Local format in petrol station
Morrisons is to open its first M Local in a petrol station as competition to expand convenience stores in the sector mounts.
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NewsMy-Wardrobe hires Worby to spearhead global growth
Fashion etailer My-Wardrobe.com has poached Harrods ecommerce boss David Worby as its new chief executive, leaving co-founder and current chief executive Sarah Curran to focus on strategy.
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OpinionM&S still a work in progress
Marks & Spencer’s fourth-quarter update on Tuesday failed to meet market expectations and the share price fell sharply.
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NewsSuperGroup's value destroyed after shock profit warning
Fashion retailer SuperGroup has issued a shock profit warning after uncovering maths errors in its forecasting.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales surge as wet weather pulls in shoppers
John Lewis sales surged 13.9% to £61.1m in the week to April 14 as wet weather over the Bank Holiday weekend drove footfall to stores.
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NewsRetail sales rise in March, ONS reports
Retail sales surged year-on-year and month-on-month in March, official data showed.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches branded broadband service
The John Lewis Partnership has relaunched its broadband service under the John Lewis brand to reflect its “excellent customer service” offering.
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