All Retail Week articles in December 20 2013 – Page 4
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NewsDFS cleared in OFT furniture pricing probe
The OFT has closed its investigation into the pricing practices of sofas retailer DFS.
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OpinionComment: Tackling business rates does not end the high street's struggle to survive
The Chancellor delivered an extremely welcome Christmas present for retailers in his statement last week. But while we feel grateful for the gift, the consensus from the industry is that it has not been packaged in quite the right way.
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NewsAmerican Eagle poised to enter UK with three London stores
US fashion giant American Eagle is poised to sign for three London stores as part of an assault on the UK market.
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NewsThe Entertainer opens first overseas store in Dubai
The Entertainer has opened its first shop overseas in Dubai as it kicks-off its 45-store opening programme in the region.
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NewsRobert Dyas appoints new chief operating officer
Homewares retailer Robert Dyas has promoted operations director Bea Pearson to chief operating officer.
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NewsCath Kidston blossoms to celeb status at Piccadilly flagship
Few retailers can claim to have been mobbed by adoring fans, but then Cath Kidston isn’t your average retailer.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Barratts, John Lewis and footfall figures
Retail news round-up on December 16, 2013:Barratts thrown lifeline as Pavers makes £5m rescue offer, UK’s John Lewis reports 1.4% growth in weekly sales to £149.9m, High street footfall in UK falls 3.4% from September to November
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NewsBarratts thrown lifeline as Pavers makes £5m rescue offer
Shoe retailer Pavers has made an eleventh hour rescue offer for footwear chain Barratts, which fell into administration in November.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales rise as festive momentum builds
John Lewis has reported a rise in sales for last week and expects revenue increases to accelerate in the coming days as shoppers leave it late to buy Christmas goodies.
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NewsTM Lewin kick-starts international push as profits rise
TM Lewin has embarked on an ambitious international expansion plan with a focus on South Africa and India after first-half profits rose.
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NewsFootfall drops 2.9% in November as Christmas shoppers leave it late
Footfall dropped 2.9% year on year in November as consumers leave it late to do their Christmas shopping.
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NewsSpecsavers profits fall as founders share £32m dividend
Specsavers pre-tax profit fell from £21.3m to £15.3m in the year to February 28.
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OpinionComment: What does service mean at Christmas?
Christmas may be a time for retailers to shift stock, but service should be at the heart of this time of year.
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NewsFestive grocery loyalty improves as shoppers stick with main supermarket
Customer loyalty is expected to improve this Christmas as shoppers plan to stick with their usual grocer for their main festive food shop.
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AnalysisInnovation watch: Celebrating manufacturing heritage at New York's Shinola store
Detroit’s troubles are well documented, but the Shinola brand is championing the city’s manufacturing heritage in its store in New York’s TriBeCa neighbourhood.
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NewsWhite Company posts sales and profits rise
The White Company has reported an increase in sales and profits after expanding its online offer and cutting costs.
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NewsWaitrose pays compensation after online orders hit by IT glitch
Waitrose is to pay compensation to customers after an IT problem forced the grocer to cancel 400 orders just days before Christmas.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who is Barratts' potential white knight Pavers?
Shoe retailer Pavers has made a surprise eleventh hour £5m rescue offer for Barratts, which fell into administration in November. Retail Week takes a look at the potential white knight.
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InterviewQ&A: DFS boss Ian Filby on Sofa Workshop investment and Boxing Day Sales
DFS chief executive Ian Filby talks to Retail Week after a tough first quarter when sales edged down from £144m to £142.5m.
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AnalysisIn numbers: November's footfall monitor
Footfall in November declined across all regions of the UK, indicating that shoppers have delayed their present-buying until December. Retail Week takes a look at the numbers.