All articles by John Ryan – Page 90
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Food discounters' market share at record level
The discount food retailing sector is soaring and has reached a record 6.2 per cent of the market for the 12 weeks to November 2, according to figures from TNS.
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Asda defies slowing supermarket growth trend
Supermarket sales growth slowed in the 12 weeks to November 1, from 5.4 per cent to 5.1 per cent, although Asda defied the trend with a rise of 8.7 per cent, according to figures released today by Nielsen.
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Sales rise in London's West End
London’s West End saw an increased number of shoppers last week as overseas visitors continued to take advantage of sterling’s weakness.
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OpinionWhat future for green store design?
Standing admiring the 30,000 “integrated” wind-turbine-to-be on the corner of the forthcoming B&Q eco-store in New Malden, it was hard not to reflect on the way that things have gone with store design and the green agenda.
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Gallery
Store of the week: House of Fraser Westfield
In days gone by, House of Fraser was associated with a particular kind of rather starchy luxury and frequented by well-to-do maiden aunts.
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Analysis
Westfield London: Centre of London
London’s retail landscape has been altered in one fell swoop with the opening of Westfield London. Ben Cooper examines the mall’s opening while John Ryan assesses its stores.
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Opinion
Westfield London’s luxury – a missed opportunity
Travel westbound on the Central Line in the morning and things normally quieten down once you clear Marble Arch.
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Gallery
Store of the week: Hollister, Brent Cross
Abercrombie & Fitch fashion brand Hollister finally made it off the UK starting blocks this week with stores in Westfield London, which opened yesterday, and at Brent Cross (pictured), which welcomed its first shoppers last Saturday.
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Asda opens wooden eco-store
Asda opened its wood-clad, timber-framed eco-store at Bootle in Merseyside on Monday.
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AnalysisSelfridges: A twist on Christmas tradition
Selfridges’ Christmas windows are always a visual extravaganza and this year the department store has brought in Santa Claus to cheer up the cash-strapped crowds. John Ryan gets a preview.
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Marks & Spencer reveals store of the future at Westfield
Marks & Spencer yesterday unveiled its store of the future, which will provide a blueprint for openings from 2010.
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EBay adapts to discount era with value offering
Online giant eBay intends to increase site traffic and business with the launch of a value range sold at fixed prices in preference to auction.
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Analysis
Westfield London: Exclusive store image gallery
The opening of the eagerly awaited Westfield London is now less than a day away from opening and many retailers are putting their best foot forward. In an exclusive preview, John Ryan checks out some of its stores.
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Argos error causes shoppers to be charged twice
Argos charged 190,000 shoppers twice for purchases made in its stores last Friday.
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Bravissimo Christmas campaign to feature online advent calendar
Lingerie retailer Bravissimo is to use an online advent calendar as part of its Christmas marketing campaign.
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High street struggles for seventh consecutive month
Sales on UK high streets have fallen for the seventh consecutive month, according to the latest figures from the CBI Distributive Trades Survey.
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Littlewoods Direct spends heavily on Christmas ad campaign
Littlewoods Direct is launching a Christmas campaign that will be the biggest investment the company has made in mass media advertising.
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Topshop launches Kate Moss Christmas range
Topshop launches the eighth collection from Kate Moss this morning, online and from stores nationwide.
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Opinion
Store design: frugality today, excess tomorrow
The decision by DIY retailer Focus to launch a value-based range last week is symptomatic of a wider trend in retailing at the moment: it’s good to be frugal.
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Banks call in advisers for Woolworths talks
Key lenders to Woolworths are to be advised by corporate restructuring firm Deloitte as the company prepares its business plan for the new financial year, which is due to be delivered by December.