All Retail Week articles in June 10 2011 – Page 4
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AnalysisLeeding the way
It may be the only major scheme that is being built outside of London, but Trinity Leeds is letting well. Tim Danaher pays a visit
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AnalysisRob Templeman
The Debenhams boss may be stepping down in September, but he isn’t done with retail just yet. Amy Shields talks to the retail heavyweight about his new role with the BRC
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NewsIceland profits soar 15% as buyers circle business
Frozen food giant Iceland has scored another record year with pre-tax profits soaring 14.8% to £155.5m, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsSubdued week for John Lewis, Waitrose rises again
John Lewis sales fell in the week to 4 June on a VAT-exclusive basis, with the bank holiday and warm weather disrupting trade.
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NewsMarks and Spencer reveals bumper pay-outs for Bolland and Rose
Marks and Spencer chief executive Mark Bolland could receive up to £13.8m for his past year’s performance as former boss Sir Stuart Rose was waved off with a £8.1m pay-out.
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NewsComet looks to exit 22 prime stores
Struggling electrical retailer Comet is circulating a list of 22 stores which it is looking to sell.
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NewsMatalan EBITDA dips as snow hits Q4 trading
Matalan has reported a 7.4% dip in EBITDA in its full year results, which the value retailer said reflected the impact of the snow in its fourth quarter.
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NewsLife & Style sinks into administration
Fashion and homewares retailer Life & Style has fallen into administration, and private equity firm SKG Capital is circling it.
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AnalysisHelping the unemployed back to work
Retailers are tapping different and more local sources for new recruits, finds Rebecca Thomson
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AnalysisA future proof investment?
With technology changing so fast, choosing what to invest in can be a minefield for retailers hoping to latch onto the next big thing. Rebecca Thomson considers how to predict future hits and misses
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NewsMajestic Wines profits surge 27%
Majestic Wines group pretax profits surged 26.6% to £20.3m in the 52 weeks to March 28.
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NewsFoyles to open in Westfield Stratford City
Bookseller Foyles is to open a store in Westfield Stratford City, bringing its branch count to seven.
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OpinionThe case for Waitrose cafés
There’s a lot to be said for enjoying a cup of coffee while doing your shopping at Waitrose, but are standalone cafés a good move?
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NewsSir Terry Leahy invests £2m in supply chain tech firm
Sir Terry Leahy has invested £2m of his fortune into a British software company he believes could transform retailers’ supply chains.
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NewsKing and Robertson honoured in Queen's birthday honours list
Retail heavyweights Justin King and Nick Robertson have been honoured in the Queen’s birthday honours list.
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NewsRepublic asks banks for headroom
Republic, the branded young fashion chain, has asked its banks for increased financial flexibility as it contends with challenging trading conditions.
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NewsReuben brothers take £2m stake in Blue Inc
Billionaire investors the Reuben brothers have taken a holding in fashion retailer Blue Inc, it is understood.
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NewsUK luxury market to grow 57% by 2015
The continued success of brands such as Burberry and Jimmy Choo will help the UK luxury sector to grow by 57% to £9.4bn by the end of 2015, according to research from luxury trade body Walpole.
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GalleryNike Town, Oxford Circus
The Champions League celebrations in Barcelona and Wembley seem a rather distant memory a few weeks on, but Nike Town did its best to prolong things
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NewsMohamed Al-Fayed linked to Cocosa acquisition
Former Harrods owner and entrepreneur Mohamed al-Fayed is reported to be plotting a return to retail by acquiring online luxury business Cocosa.