All Retail Week articles in December 2 2011 – Page 4
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NewsHugo Boss to launch first UK Hugo stand-alone
Upmarket fashion brand Hugo Boss is to launch its first stand-alone store for its Hugo brand as it mulls opening its first womenswear fascia in the UK.
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NewsPublic sector strike prompts surge in shopping
Yesterday’s public sector strikes brought retailers a fillip as many people took advantage of a day off work to go shopping.
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NewsB&Q third quarter profits surge, helped by Indian summer
Profits at DIY giant Kingfisher, owner of B&Q, surged in the third quarter as the group benefited from self-help measures such as more direct sourcing and common ranging.
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AnalysisTV shopping: What do retailers need to know?
Bonmarché is joining retailers such as Argos by moving into the TV shopping market as another way to reach consumers
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AnalysisSimon King
His time at Asda may have been short-lived, but King is held in high regard as his appointment as managing director of Wickes shows. Nicola Harrison reports
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OpinionRetail must not be taken for granted
My 23-year-old daughter has had three different employers since she graduated only 18 months ago and seen each of them run into trouble – a thoroughly unsettling experience.
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KiK to open first Polish store
Tengelmann-controlled clothing discounter KiK aims to open its first store in Poland before the Euro 2012 football tournament takes place in Poland and Ukraine in June and July next year. The country, where Tengelmann already operates its Obi DIY banner, will serve as a test market for KiK’s further expansion ...
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Carrefour denies reports to replace chief executive
Carrefour denied reports that key shareholders plan to replace chief executive Lars Olofsson. It said in a statement: “The board of directors of the company formally denies all information published in the press on that subject.” It released the statement after Le Figaro reported that the shareholders were lining up ...
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Collective Brands reports net loss
Collective Brands reported a net loss of $114.3m (£73.4m) in its third quarter. Net sales were $894.4m (£574.2m), up 1.4% compared with the previous year. At Payless in the US, like-for-likes declined 3.7% while quarterly operating profit was $15.4m (£9.9m) compared with $68.8m (£44.2m) in 2010. Payless International net sales ...
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NewsArcadia chiefs look on the bright side
Arcadia’s bosses were on amusingly acerbic form at last week’s results breakfast.
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NewsTfL reveals extent of Olympic transport disruption
Transport for London has released detailed information on which parts of the UK’s road and transport networks will be most affected by the Olympics next summer.
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NewsTed Baker opens first ladies beauty salon
Designer brand Ted Baker today opened its first ladies beauty salon in its Cheapside store, London.
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NewsSir Richard Broadbent becomes Tesco chairman
Sir Richard Broadbent officially took over as the chairman of Tesco today.
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GalleryIn pictures: A trip through history as JS opens 1,000th store
Sainsbury’s has opened its 1,000th store in Irvine, Ayrshire.
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NewsAsda people directors exit
Two senior Asda personnel directors have left the retailer and another is poised to leave its food sourcing division.
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NewsPlan A on course at M&S
Marks & Spencer has achieved 105 of the 180 commitments set out in its environment and ethical programme, Plan A.
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OpinionA future for fashion retail
Fashion retailers can’t afford to put barriers in the way of customers who want to make purchases. Technology will be crucial to the customer experience they deliver next year.
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NewsCo-op revamps electricals site
The Co-operative is ramping up its electricals online offer and launching click-and-collect for the first time.
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GalleryIn pictures: EBay Christmas pop-up shop
EBay’s Christmas pop-up shop opens its doors for the first time tomorrow.
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NewsM&S lingerie ad deemed 'socially irresponsible'
A Marks & Spencer lingerie ad which appeared on the side of a bus has been deemed “socially irresponsible” after 12 members of the public complained about it and another similar ad.