All Retail Week articles in July 15 2011 – Page 2
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NewsJohn Lewis reveals details of Stratford Olympics store
John Lewis has revealed details of its London 2012 shop in its Westfield Stratford City store, which will open two months today.
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NewsJohn Lovering to chair Retail Trust
John Lovering was today announced the new chairman of industry charity Retail Trust.
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NewsOnline bikes retailer Wiggle launches first pan-European TV ad
Online bikes retailer Wiggle has launched its first pan-European TV ad campaign as it aims to appeal to cycling enthusiasts watching coverage of the Tour de France.
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NewsTheo Fennell seeks international boss
Upmarket jeweller Theo Fennell wants to double international sales in its current financial year and is seeking a new boss to drive strategy.
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NewsSports Direct profits soar
Sports Direct has reported underlying pre-tax profit up 32.7% to £135.5m in its full year despite the consumer environment being “one of the toughest” it has ever seen.
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NewsPrimark reports strong growth in sales, but margins fall
Primark has defied the downturn in the fashion market to post strong growth in total sales.
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NewsTough conditions take toll on Mothercare UK sales
Maternity specialist Mothercare has reported continued difficult trading in the UK but said measures to adapt to tough conditions here will bear fruit.
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NewsAsos sales soar 69% in its first quarter
Online fashion giant Asos retail sales grew 69% in its first quarter.
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NewsCard Factory acquires online rival while EBITDA jumps 20%
Budget greetings card chain Card Factory has posted a 20% surge in EBITDA and has acquired online rival GettingPersonal.co.uk.
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NewsSainsbury’s unveils first image of Gok Wan range
Sainsbury’s has unveiled the first image of the Gok Wan range, which will go on sale in more than 200 stores on October 6.
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NewsSoftware key for Ideal Shopping Direct
Home shopping retailer Ideal Shopping Direct has outlined plans to develop personalised offers across web and phone channels, after it generated £1.1m of web sales using a recommendation engine in a month.
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NewsBRC queries rising costs of card payments at the European court
The British Retail Consortium was due to set out the rising cost of card payments to the sector to the European Court of Justice as Retail Week went to press.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches online product reviews
Department store group John Lewis has launched product reviews on its website.
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NewsFlying Brands enters personalised cards market as it looks to broaden its offer
Multichannel retailer Flying Brands has entered the personalised card market as it looks to broaden its offer.
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OpinionRetail surgery: E-Money Directive - what are the affects?
How will the gift card industry be affected by the new E-Money Directive?
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OpinionM&S in good shape, but tougher times lie ahead
If he didn’t know already, this is the week when Marc Bolland will have discovered what running Marks & Spencer is all about.
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AnalysisAhold restructures and aims for the top league
Ahold chief executive Dick Boer commented last week that the company was waiting for the right time and opportunity for an acquisition.
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NewsIn focus: Amazon
Amazon’s agreement to acquire The Book Depository and the UK competition authorities’ prospective interest offers the chance to revisit Amazon’s lack of reporting of details of its UK business performance.
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NewsDreams appoints Steve Johnson as chairman to navigate downturn
Bed specialist Dreams has hired former Woolworths boss Steve Johnson as chairman, replacing John Clare, who is retiring from the retailer.
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NewsSoaring profits and sales put SuperGroup back on track
An improvement in recent trading at SuperGroup, owner of the Superdry brand, reassured the City that the business still has legs.