All Retail Week articles in June 24 2011 – Page 8
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AnalysisSkillsmart Retail
Retail is the largest private sector employer in the UK, with 3 million employees, 286,680 outlets and producing a turnover of £315bn.
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OpinionRead up and smell the coffee
The news last Friday that Starbucks took a £10m hit in the UK last year from the collapse of the Borders bookshop chain offers a piquant reflection on the ongoing transformation of our high streets from retail strips of independent and multiple stores (with banks, and estate agents aplenty) into elongated food courts.
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NewsSolid year for Dixons, but balance sheet takes a hit
Dixons has announced a 6% fall in underlying profits for the year to 30 April, and warned of a “challenging” economic backdrop.
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NewsDebenhams tables bid for Jane Norman
Debenhams has tabled a bid to acquire the stock and brand of fashion chain Jane Norman, it is understood.
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NewsSainsbury's strengthens online team with two appointments
Sainsbury’s has hired former Ocado head of retail Jon Rudoe to strengthen is multichannel team.
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NewsL’Occitane appoints former Blacks director to accelerate UK growth
French cosmetics retailer L’Occitane has hired former Blacks Leisure retail director Joseph Ulloa to head up its UK business.
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NewsLombok to open first concession in House of Fraser
Furniture chain Lombok is to open its first concession in department store House of Fraser as it seeks to expand cautiously.
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NewsCath Kidston opens in St Pancras
Kitsch homewares and fashion retailer Cath Kidston has opened its first shop in a train station, in St Pancras International, London.
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NewsHomeform unites its brands for Sale push
Kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms group Homeform is launching a new ad campaign uniting its three brands for the first time.