All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 71
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AnalysisAnalysis: Department stores' international presence
As House of Fraser prepares for an overseas assault, with its first international store due to open this year and multi-language and currency websites planned for next year, Retail Week takes a look at who is doing what overseas in the department store sector.
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NewsMothercare to axe head office staff as it looks to cut costs
Mothercare has put some head office staff across its global operations into consultation as it looks to make redundancies to save costs, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsRetailers act on safety code following Bangladesh factory collapse
A far-reaching new safety code is being drawn up for retailers that source from Bangladesh after the fatal factory collapse there that killed more than 400 people.
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NewsEbook growth stimulates UK book sales increase in 2012
The growth in ebooks stimulated a rise in total UK book sales last year with the format now accounting for 12% of the market.
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NewsM&S loses two womenswear buying bosses amid category overhaul
Marks & Spencer has lost two members of its womenswear team amid an overhaul of key categories to quell declining sales.
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NewsHouse of Fraser drafts in new executives ahead of international push
House of Fraser has poached two senior executives to strengthen its top team as it mounts an overseas offensive.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Tough questions raised by disaster in Bangladesh
The collapse of a building housing suppliers of well-known retailers has ignited debate about the responsibilities of businesses working with firms in developing countries.
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OpinionBlog: Welcome to the new generation of ecommerce
Asos boss Nick Robertson was boasting about its latest innovations yesterday as he unveiled a 19% jump in pre-tax profit.
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NewsSuperGroup hires Burberry distribution boss to lead logistics
SuperGroup has hired Burberry distribution director Gordon Knox to lead its critical logistics arm.
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NewsAsos to emulate Primark with value fashion line launch
Asos is to launch a new value line as it aims to emulate Primark’s success in low-cost fashion.
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NewsAsos to launch Russian website tomorrow as it unveils returns lockers
Online fashion retailer Asos is to launch a country-specific website in Russia tomorrow as it seeks to propel international growth.
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NewsPrimark to pay compensation to Bangladesh factory victims
Primark is to pay compensation to the victims of the Bangladesh factory it used which collapsed last week killing at least 380 people.
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AnalysisProfile: Francesca Hewitt, Retail Week Rising Star of the Year
Since winning the Retail Week Rising Stars award last year, Francesca Hewitt has climbed up New Look’s ranks -and her ambitions don’t stop there.
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NewsAmazon tax petition handed to Downing Street
Amazon is under pressure to pay corporation tax as a petition, set up by independent bookshop owners, signed by 160,000 people was handed in to Number 10.
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NewsMorrisons closes in on Ocado distribution deal
Morrisons is close to signing a distribution deal with online grocer Ocado in an attempt to kick-start its online assault.
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NewsPrimark plans store launches in France this year
Primark aims to open two stores in France by the end of this financial year as it seeks to build on its success on the Continent.
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NewsN Brown scales back catalogues as it benefits from online revolution
Home shopping group N Brown is scaling back catalogues as online sales soar.
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NewsAsos international boss Jon Kamaluddin to exit after nine years
Asos international director Jon Kamaluddin is to exit after nine years with the online retailer.
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NewsSports Direct profits soar due to 'resilient business model'
Sports Direct retail gross profit soared 22.7% to £104.8m in the nine weeks to March 31 as its business model proved resilient, according to chief executive Dave Forsey.
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NewsMorrisons depots blockaded by farmers in dairy price protest
Morrisons’ depots in Wakefield, West Yorkshire and Middlewich, Cheshire were blockaded by farmers last night in a protest over the price of milk.