All Retail Week articles in December 7 2012
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsCampaign group in fight for horse meat compensation from retailers
A campaign group is mounting an operation to receive compensation for consumers sold products implicated in the horse meat scandal.
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NewsDiscounter B&M Bargains' profits rocket 43% after strong year
B&M Bargains recorded a 43% surge in profits last year as pressure on disposable income drew more shoppers to the value chain.
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NewsNightclub stake sale completes disposal of HMV Live business
HMV administrator Deloitte has sold the collapsed entertainment retailer’s share in its G-A-Y bars and Heaven nightclubs signalling the end of its live division.
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OpinionComment: 12 top tips for successful Christmas trading
On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me, a messenger bag from Mulberry (pronounced Mulbe-ree).
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NewsSeb James' soapy snaps
Retailers are always encouraged to love and use their products to the full but it can occasionally backfire.
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GalleryStore gallery: Project DIY for Homebase
The retailer has revamped its Ruislip store to include a Habitat shop-in-shop and a decoration inspiration area.
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OpinionComment: Is Topshop set to become a truly global retailer?
Not many fashion retailers can badge themselves as truly global but could Topshop become just that?
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NewsSainsbury's appoints group HR director
Sainsbury’s has appointed former Lloyds Banking Group director Angie Risley as its new group human resources director.
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AnalysisGrocery Christmas opening hours: What do retailers need to know?
As the major grocers gear up for Christmas, Retail Week takes a look at how flexible their opening hours are for shoppers.
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NewsBluewater extension plans submitted
Plans to extend Bluewater shopping centre by 330,000 sq ft are moving forward after owner Lend Lease submitted the planning application today.
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NewsJessops launches mobile e-gift card service
Photography retailer Jessops has launched an e-gift card service that allows shoppers to redeem vouchers in store via their mobile device.
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NewsB&Q trials banking scheme for tradesmen
B&Q is trialing a Government-led scheme to become a bank for small tradesman.
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NewsKingfisher ramps up eco agenda and ups home design advice
DIY giant Kingfisher is to ramp up its eco agenda and give more attention to helping shoppers visualise how to do up their homes after carrying out a European home survey on 15,000 households.
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NewsRose becomes chair of fashion recommendation site
Former Marks & Spencer boss Sir Stuart Rose has become chairman of online fashion recommendation service Dressipi.
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NewsBrightHouse sales up ahead of etail push
Weekly payment electricals and furniture retailer BrightHouse has recorded strong growth in its first half as it prepares to launch an ecommerce offering.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales up 9.3% as online steals the show
John Lewis sales jumped 9.3% to £124m in the week to December 1 as online “stole the show”.
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AnalysisSites: Net-a-Porter Vs Farfetch
Katie Bell, Global director of business development at Stardoll Media, shares her view of good and bad apps.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Gavin Hawthorn, Head of customer relationship management, Pets at Home
Gavin Hawthorn, Head of customer relationship management at Pets at Home, tells Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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OpinionComment: Every retailer should know who their customers are
It feels almost odd talking about customer insights being central to a modern-day retailer.
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AnalysisProfile: Chris Edwards, co-founder, Poundworld
The co-founder and co-managing director of Poundworld is driving rapid growth and rocketing sales at the family business.