All Retail Week articles in January 13 2012 – Page 4
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AnalysisUS discounters turn up the heat in grocery sector
Last week, US-based discount retailer Family Dollar posted a 7.6% increase in net sales to $2.1bn (£1.36bn) on the back of strong growth in the consumables category.
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NewsEcommerce drives Ryman profits surge
Stationery specialist Ryman will continue to expand this year despite the tough economic conditions after delivering a strong full-year performance.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I stop employees misusing social media?
What steps should retailers take to tackle the misuse of social media by their employees?
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OpinionNot so entertaining
You wouldn’t want to be selling anything entertainment-related right now, going by the updates from HMV and Game this week.
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NewsTesco’s expansion into India undeterred by FDI uncertainty
Tesco has reiterated its commitment to expansion in India despite the false dawn of proposed changes to the rules on multi-brand Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
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NewsOriginal Factory Shop reports festive growth
Value department store group The Original Factory Shop has revealed like-for-like growth of 4.2% in the five weeks to January 8 after womenswear and toys drove festive sales.
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NewsIn focus: JD Sports
Astute diversification has ensured the steady growth of the sportswear retailer’s empire
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AnalysisMichael MacMillan
The new head of European operations at TJX and stalwart of the business is ideally placed to execute its store expansion plans. Tiffany Holland reports.
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CP All falls short of 2011 sales target
Thai convenience store chain CP All has said it expects to fall short of its 2011 sales target by between 1% and 2% because of the recent flooding in central provinces. However, the retailer is confident that sales at its 7-Eleven convenience banner will grow between 13% and 15% in ...
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AnalysisBuild-a-Bear Workshop: The bear necessities
Launched 14 years ago, Build-a-Bear Workshop still enjoys healthy success. By Charlotte Hardie.
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NewsMake a saving on this classified hit
You really can get anything at Tesco these days – electricals, mobile phones and hitmen, apparently.
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Sugi posts net sales rise
Japanese drugstore business Sugi has posted a 7.5% rise in net sales to ¥244.6bn (£2.06bn) for the nine months to November 30. Operating profit increased 45.1% to ¥13.6bn (£114.5m) while net profit climbed 52.4% to ¥9.4bn (£79.2m). During the period, the retailer aimed to enhance synergies between its drugstore and ...
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AnalysisThe secrets of a successful store
In this exclusive extract from former Ikea chief executive Anders Dahlvig’s book, he assesses what makes a great shop.
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NewsTed Baker delivers "excellent" Christmas performance
Retail sales at fashion specialist Ted Baker soared 15.7% over Christmas, a performance described by the retailer as “excellent”.
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NewsJohn Lewis positive despite sales slip
John Lewis department stores recorded a dip in sales last week, when there was one less trading day than usual because of the New Year’s Day bank holiday.
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NewsSuperdrug delivers "solid" festive trading as boss Seigal steps down
Like-for-likes at health and beauty retailer Superdrug rose 2.5% over Christmas as customers sought to benefit from its new loyalty card.
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NewsBlue Inc posts Christmas sales rise
Fashion retailer Blue Inc delivered strong Christmas sales, led by its eponymous chain.
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AnalysisTesco's prospects: The City view
Tesco’s poor Christmas trading update wiped £5bn off the company’s stock market value yesterday in what is being dubbed a ‘Black Thursday’ for retail.
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NewsTheo Fennell to make a loss as festive sales disappoint
Sales at upmarket jeweller Theo Fennell plummeted 11% year-on-year in December and it now expects to make a loss in its current year.