All Retail Week articles in December 7 2012 – Page 4
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OpinionComment: Only the best retailers pique private equity interest
Private equity loomed large on the retail landscape this week as it emerged Clayton Dubilier & Rice has taken a 60% stake in value retailer B&M Bargains.
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Media-Saturn’s Chinese expansion suffers a blow
Metro Group-controlled electronics retailer Media-Saturn’s Chinese expansion plans suffered a blow after one of its investors revealed it will withdraw from a two-year trial because it believes the venture is reluctant to make serious investment in the country. Convergenta, the investment vehicle of billionaire Erich Kellerhals who founded the Media ...
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OpinionComment: Dixons’ celebrates first-half profit
Dixons has much to feel festive about. Last week, the Currys and PC World owner revealed its UK business had made a first-half profit for the first time in five years.
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AnalysisResponsive web design: What do retailers need to know?
With shoppers using tablets and mobiles as well as desktop PCs to view a retailer’s site, responsive web design means it will resize itself for that device
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Lidl reveals Greek investment plan
German Schwarz Group’s discount grocer Lidl has revealed a Greek investment plan of E100m (£81.1m) over the next three years.Lidl plans to open new stores, renovate shops and warehouses and invest in promotions and special offers. “Despite the current unfavourable market conditions, Lidl Hellas will continue to support the country,” ...
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Metro Group’s major shareholder to reduce its stake
Metro Group’s major shareholder, the Haniel family, plans to reduce its stake in the retailer by 4.24% over the next 18 months.After the divestment, the family’s stake in Metro Group will fall to 30.01%, although it will remain the largest single shareholder.The Haniels have already cashed in E7.9m (£6.4m) Celesio ...
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NewsMarks & Spencer to open at midnight on Christmas Eve
Marks & Spencer is to open at midnight on Christmas Eve morning after Chancellor George Osborne crushed hopes that large retailers would be allowed to open longer on Sunday, December 23.
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NewsMulberry sales gather pace despite profit fall
Mulberry has recorded a strong start to the second half of the year with like-for-likes up 11% despite a fall in first half profit.
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NewsPressure mounts on Waitrose over relationship with Shell
Waitrose has come under pressure from consumers over its relationship with oil giant Shell after the grocer agreed to convert all of its petrol stations to Shell.
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NewsUS investor takes 25% stake in Topshop and Topman
Arcadia has confirmed the sale of a 25% stake in the £2bn Topshop and Topman business to US private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners.
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NewsHamleys profits advance after global drive
Pre-tax profits at iconic toy retailer Hamleys soared 283% to £2.3m last year, driven by sales growth at its newly refurbished Regent Street flagship and expansion of its international franchise operations.
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AnalysisInfographic: Online shopping around the world
Retail Week takes a look at the impact of online shopping around the world.
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NewsLloydspharmacy to rebrand as new trial stores launched
Lloydspharmacy is rebranding to create an aligned European pharmacy chain and moving to a more service-led offer as it aims to bolster its brand with new high quality products, and the cutting edge technology.
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NewsJacques Vert names new chief executive
Jacques Vert has hired Disney Stores boss Teresa Tideman as its chief executive.
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NewsBoots extends ten year IT deal
Boots has extended its 10-year strategic partnership with IT services provider Steria.
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NewsDebenhams aims for single customer view
Debenhams is taking a single view of its customers to help it better target shoppers.
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NewsThe Stig drives into Tesco Extra
The Stig might have a hidden identity but he revealed an insight into his shopping habits last week.
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NewsAurum sold to US private equity firm Apollo as Don McCarthy exits
Goldsmiths owner Aurum has been sold to US private equity house Apollo as chairman Don McCarthy steps down.
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OpinionRetail Surgery: Can I check a job applicant’s profile on Facebook before employing them?
Can I check a job applicant’s profile on Facebook before employing them?
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OpinionRetail Surgery: How can I make sure I don’t overstock for Christmas?
I want to make the most of the busiest Christmas shopping days, but how can I make sure I don’t overstock?