All Retail Week articles in December 4, 2009 – Page 4
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John Gildersleeve appointed as New Look chairman
New Look has appointed John Gildersleeve as its new chairman, who will take up the role in January replacing Phil Wrigley who will stand down after nine years at the fashion retailer.
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John Lewis sales boosted by cold weather
Department store group John Lewis has reported trade from Sunday to Wednesday is up 12% on last year and 19% up on last week.
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Grocery veteran John Cleland joins Esporta
Former First Quench director John Cleland has landed a new job as chief executive of health and leisure club operator Esporta.
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B&Q strong sales helps Kingfisher beat forecasts
DIY giant B&Q has reported like for like sales up 5.7%, helping parent company Kingfisher to beat City forecasts with a 28% increase in group profits.
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Findel reports first half loss
Home shopping group Findel has reported a loss for its first half but the retailer said it is confident its cost savings should help it to generate profit.
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Asda wins rights to sell official FIFA World Cup merchandise
Asda has won the rights to sell official World Cup products next summer after its parent Walmart struck a deal with FIFA’s worldwide master licensee.
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Management and Hilco lead race to buy Habitat
Habitat could be sold as early as next week with its management and restructuring specialists Hilco reported to be the front runners to buy it.
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New Look appoints advisers for IPO
New Look has appointed three investment banks to advise on its IPO in early 2010.
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New supermarket Asco plans roll-out
A brand new, independent supermarket chain is to open its first store in Warrington.
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Opinion
Think mobile after cyber Monday
This Christmas should prove the turning point for retailers accepting that they must have a mobile as well as web strategy to capture shoppers’ attention.
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Toy shortages predicted this Christmas
Toys shortages are likely this Christmas, according to a major toymaker and distributor.
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Supermarkets launch Champagne price war
The supermarkets have launched a price war on Champagne today as the party season gets into full swing.
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Grocers keep spending on sustainability
More than eight in 10 of the major grocers have maintained or stepped up investment in their environmental strategies during the recession according to research from food and grocery specialist IGD.
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H&M unveils latest designer collaboration with Sonia Rykiel
H&M has unveiled its latest designer collaboration, a lingerie range with Sonia Rykiel.
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Haldanes unveils expansion plans
New supermarket chain Haldanes Stores has acquired 13 new shops, bringing its total to 18.
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Upward only rent reviews banned in Ireland
Upward only rent reviews have been banned in Ireland by its Government.
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JD sales remain positive
JD Sports Fashion said that trading has remained positive with sales at both its fashion and sports fascias continuing to perform well.
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Tesco's plan for biggest Irish shop refused
Grocery giant Tesco’s plans to build its largest store in Ireland have been scuppered as its proposals have been refused for a second time.
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Flannels CVA approved
Flannels’ creditors have approved its Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA), securing the future of the designer mini-chain.
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Borders makes majority of head office staff redundant
Borders UK has made the vast majority of its head office staff redundant following its collapse into administration on Thursday.