All Retail Week articles in July 22 2011 – Page 4
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NewsJohn Lewis encouraged by demand for new season's product
Department store chain John Lewis has reported strong demand for new season’s lines as it moved out of the Sale period.
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NewsJessops posts first-half sales rise
Cameras specialist Jessops has posted an uplift in first-half sales and says it is beating trading targets.
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NewsFormer Comet director Lousada joins Buy It Direct
Former Comet director Toby Lousada has joined online retailer Buy It Direct as non-executive chairman.
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NewsCourt battle threatens Musgrave's Superquinn deal
Irish grocer Musgrave’s takeover of Superquinn is in jeopardy after court action was launched that jeopardises the deal.
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GalleryNike 6.0 pop-up, Mondello, Sicily
Pop-up stores tend to be fairly ephemeral affairs, quite frequently here today and gone tomorrow and this one, from Nike, is no exception with a lifespan of just two months.
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Euroset acquires 446 stores
Mobile phone retailer Euroset has acquired 446 stores from rival Svyaznoy. The company will immediately proceed with rebranding the stores, which include 70 in Moscow, to Euroset and Beeline.Euroset president and chief executive officer Alexander Malis said: “Our goal was to acquire the most attractive Svyaznoy stores that generate most ...
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OpinionWho are these new shopping centres being built for?
I was struck this week by the juxtaposition between two stories in a Retail Week email update.
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Borders Group to liquidate the chain
Borders Group is to liquidate the chain after failing to receive any offers to save it. The book chain said liquidation of its remaining 399 shops could start as soon as this week, and it is expected to go out of business for good by the end of September.Borders filed ...
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AnalysisRetail Week On The Road: Wales and the Southwest
We visit Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and Bristol.
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NewsDixons to open Harrods concession
Currys and PC World-owner Dixons has struck an agreement to run the consumer electronics section in world-famous department store Harrods.
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OpinionIn-store technology does not excite shoppers
The use of screens and ‘interactivity’ by retailers is not the clarion call that some suppose.
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NewsHobbyCraft EBITDA up 18% as boom in crafts continues
Arts and crafts specialist HobbyCraft has reported an 18% increase in EBITDA to £14.4m in the 52 weeks to February 20.
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NewsMoonpig sold to Photobox in £120m deal
Online greetings card retailer Moonpig has been snapped up by digital photo service Photobox for £120m.
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NewsRetail administrations rise 8% in second quarter
The number of retail administrations increased 8% year-on-year in the second quarter.
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NewsAshley ups stake in Blacks
Speculation is growing that Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley is targetting a takeover of rival Blacks as the sportswear tycoon increases his stake in the struggling outdoor retailer.
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NewsOwn-label stimulates growth at House of Fraser
House of Fraser has reported an 8% rise in sales for its second quarter with a surge in sales of own-label collections fuelling the growth.
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NewsRetail Week Interiors Awards shortlist announced
Now in its 14th year, The New Store Europe Retail Week Interiors Awards will once again be recognising the best UK retail interiors and shopfitting.
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NewsClinton Cards' refinancing delayed
Greetings cards retailer Clinton Cards’ refinancing is to take a month longer than expected.
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NewsLabour Party calls for temporary cut in VAT to boost economy
The Labour Party has launched a campaign to save the high street, outlining a four point plan that includes temporarily cutting VAT to 17.5%.
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NewsFormer Kingfisher director considers bidding for Comet
Former Kingfisher director Jim Weight is among the bidders for troubled electricals chain Comet, it is understood.