All Retail Week articles in April 26 2013 – Page 4
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Analysis
Analysis: Does less mean more for retail outlets?
Two new designer outlets are being built in the UK, with London Designer Outlet opening at Wembley this year. But will there be more? And how can retailers choose the right schemes?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Choosing the right distribution model for your business
The meteoric rise of online retail has resulted in a need for businesses to make tough decisions about their distribution arrangements.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Home and away different worlds for French grocers
Two of France’s largest retailers, Carrefour and Casino, reported first-quarter trading figures on the same day.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Lessons from the UK’s fastest growing retailers
Zolfo Cooper’s report on the UK’s 10 fastest growing retailers reveals lessons for the rest of the industry.
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NewsInflation and weak wage growth to hold back retail sales in May
Retail sales growth is forecast to slow in May and remain lacklustre this summer as high inflation is expected to combine with weak wage growth to hold back spending.
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OpinionComment: Digital is the new battlefield for the grocery sector
In breaking the £1bn barrier for digital sales, John Lewis has demonstrated 2013 will be a seminal year in its own development.
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NewsCompany profile: Beales
After several tough years the retailer’s new chief executive is trying to get sales moving.
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InterviewInterview: Chris Bush’s plan to turn Tesco into a brand of choice
Despite the grocer suffering its first fall in profits for 20 years, its UK managing director is confident he can deliver on Philip Clarke’s plan to make it loved again.
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OpinionComment: Retailers must refocus in a changing property market
Pressures on the retail industry are forcing businesses to take a step back and re-evaluate their store portfolios.
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OpinionComment: Value and ethics can coexist in the fashion industry
Figures released in May 2012 by Euromonitor International showed that of the UK’s top five clothing companies, four were value brands.
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GalleryStore gallery: Grocer Tesco updates its convenience store offer
Tesco has revamped its Metro store near London Bridge to include a Harris + Hoole cafe and Euphorium Bakery.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Mohammed Hussain, Managing director, Mobile Fun
Mohammed Hussain, Managing director of Mobile Fun, speaks to Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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News
Discounter Lidl to invest in Portuguese stores
Schwarz Group-owned discounter Lidl is investing E45m (£38.5m) in Portugal this year in store refurbishments and improved infrastructure.Of the sum, E15m (£13m) will go into new headquarters in Sintra, construction of which will start in June. When completed next year, there will be a staff of 250 working in central ...
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JCPenney unveils plans to enhance financial position
Troubled department store group JCPenney has unveiled plans to enhance its financial position, having burned through $10m (£6.56m) in the fiscal year ended February 2, prompting liquidity concerns. As part of the process, the retailer has drawn $850m (£556.7m) from its $1.85bn (£1.21bn) committed revolving credit facility. Proceeds will fund ...
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NewsMultiple retailers’ store numbers fall in the first quarter
The number of stores operated by multiple retailers edged down in the first quarter of 2013 after retailers including HMV, Jessops and Blockbuster crashed into administration.
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AnalysisProfile: Francesca Hewitt, Retail Week Rising Star of the Year
Since winning the Retail Week Rising Stars award last year, Francesca Hewitt has climbed up New Look’s ranks -and her ambitions don’t stop there.
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News
Gap to franchise Old Navy internationally
Gap will begin franchising Old Navy internationally from next year.“Over the next five years, key to our continued success will be pushing the envelope further to make shopping seamless to customers through our digital strategy, while seizing the opportunity for Old Navy in untapped international markets,” said chief executive Glenn ...
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NewsWilliams-Sonoma to land in UK with store on Tottenham Court Road
US homewares giant Williams-Sonoma is to open its first store in the UK on London’s Tottenham Court Road, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales flat despite boost from warmer weather
John Lewis recorded a 0.1% drop in sales to £61.9m last week, which proved “challenging” as the warm weather kept many customers in their gardens rather than out shopping.
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NewsFrench Connection group finance director Roy Naismith departs
French Connection group finance director Roy Naismith has left the business and stepped down from the board after 12 years in the role.