All Retail Week articles in March 15 2013 – Page 7
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OpinionComment: Retailers are not helpless despite economic malaise
Hopes of greenshoots of recovery in the high street were dashed today when the latest ONS stats were announced, despite favourable Easter Weekend dates leading to expectations of a year-on-year rise.
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NewsJohn Lewis eyes mobile phone market amid broadband push
John Lewis is poised to take on communications giants and mobile phone retailers in the smartphone market.
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AnalysisThe Romanian retail market: What do retailers need to know?
With Kingfisher’s decision to expand into Romania and Debenhams closing six stores in the country, Retail Week takes a look at the opportunities and challenges in the Romanian retail market.
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Select owner bullish over expansion strategy as like-for-likes rise
The owner of Select has insisted that the fashion retailer needs 350 shops on the high street despite a growing online business and challenging economic headwinds.
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NewsGrocer Waitrose opens first farm shop in Hampshire
Waitrose is to open its first store on a farm this summer in Hampshire featuring locally-sourced products.
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NewsOFT to investigate Costcutter deal with Palmer & Harvey
The Office of Fair Trading is to probe the tie-up between Costcutter and Palmer & Harvey which has created the UK’s second-largest convenience store chain behind Booker’s Premier.
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NewsSports Direct threatens Republic store closures unless landlords agree new terms
Sports Direct is threatening to close Republic stores by the end of June unless 75% of landlords agree to new terms.
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NewsRepublic's future in doubt as landlords remain divided over lease demands
The future of Republic is in doubt as landlords remain divided on whether to accept new lease terms on its 114 stores.
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OpinionComment: Tesco Extra Watford - white elephant, red herring or silver bullet?
Today’s official relaunch of Tesco Extra Watford is justifiably being heralded as a pivotal day in determining the future of the UK grocery sector and in reshaping the future of its largest protagonist.
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AnalysisTesco Watford: Twitter reactions to opening of new format Extra store
As Tesco unveils its revamped Watford Extra store, Retail Week finds out whether it’s a hit or miss with the retail trade and consumers.
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AnalysisTwitter debate: Do retailers do enough to appeal to mums?
Retail Week asked Twitter if retailers are doing enough to appeal to mums, following our feature on a focus group with mums. Read on for advice, constructive criticism and suggestions.