All Retail Week articles in February 24 2012
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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InterviewQ&A: Kingfisher boss Ian Cheshire on management restructure
Kingfisher group chief executive Ian Cheshire speaks to Nicola Harrison about the DIY giant’s new management structure, the Olympics - and garden gnomes
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NewsCheryl Cole to open StylistPick's first pop-up shop
Online accessories specialist StylistPick is to open a pop-up shop at Westfield, London next week where face of the brand Cheryl Cole will make an appearance.
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NewsTesco expected to improve non-food range
Tesco is likely to investment in strong category management across non-food, according to investors.
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NewsOut-of-town shopping drives Christmas footfall rise
Footfall in the three months to January was 1.8% up on a year ago, thanks largely to an increase in out-of-town shopping.
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NewsJJB Sports like-for-likes slide but margins improve
JJB Sports like-for-likes dropped 5.7% in the 5 weeks to January 29 as its margins continued to improve.
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OpinionDixons' Black is still black…
John Ryan writes about store design, visual merchandising and what makes things sell in-store - across every area of retail.
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NewsMatalan reviews role in Get Britain Working after Tesco backlash
Fashion retailer Matalan has suspended its involvement in a government-backed work experience scheme following the backlash experienced by Tesco.
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NewsM&S general merchandise brand director Jones leaves
Marks & Spencer’s brand director for general merchandise, Alison Jones, has quit the retailer after less than a year in post.
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NewsFlying Brands to sell gifts business to Interflora
Home shopping group Flying Brands is to sell its gifts division to Interflora.
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NewsAlbemarle & Bond half year profits soar but retail remains tough
Pawnbroker Albemarle & Bond’s pre-tax profits have soared in its half year but its retail arm remains challenging.
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NewsM&S debuts outlet website
Marks and Spencer has launched an outlet format online for the first time today.
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NewsGovernment considers minimum wage freeze
The Government may freeze the minimum wage this year in a bid to support employers and protect jobs.
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NewsM&S suffers further blow as new channels boss Aubrey-Cound quits
Marks & Spencer has suffered another personnel blow as its director of new channels Susan Aubrey-Cound prepares to step down from the retailer next week after 11 years with the business.
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NewsAsda Q4 like-for-likes up 1%
Asda like-for-likes rose 1% in its fourth quarter as the Asda Price Guarantee drove sales over Christmas.
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NewsKingfisher's Ian Cheshire honoured by the French
Kingfisher group chief executive Ian Cheshire has received an Order of State granted by the French President for his “significant contribution to the strengthening of economic and commercial links between France and the UK”.
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NewsTesco offers 'alternative' work experience scheme
Tesco has offered an “alternative” work experience programme after a government-led scheme received a storm of criticism.
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Sears reduces price of more than 5,000 items
Sears has reduced the everyday price of more than 5,000 items across all departments. The cuts are accompanied by promotions and a new weekly special called Wow. The retailer aims to better align its in-store merchandising with promotions found in its ads.Sears Canada president and chief executive Calvin McDonald said: ...
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X5 Retail to launch first Kopeyka convenience store
Grocer X5 Retail is to launch its first Kopeyka convenience store and will increase its focus on private-label at its Pyaterochka supermarkets. The group plans to develop the convenience store network through its Express Retail subsidiary in the Moscow region. Express Retail has been developing Perkrestok Express convenience stores in ...
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Amazon’s Kindle Fire grabs share of US tablet market
Amazon’s Kindle Fire has overtaken Samsung to grab the second largest share of the US tablet market, according to research firm IHS. It estimated that Amazon had a 14% share of the market during the fourth quarter after releasing Kindle Fire in November. That compared with a 57% share for ...
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Lekkerland to offer new Barpay ecommerce payment system
Wholesaler Lekkerland is to offer a new Barpay ecommerce payment system at the over 18,000 stores it supplies. Shoppers who order products via the internet but do not want to pay with credit cards or use any other online payment method simply print a barcode along with their receipt. In-store, ...