All Retail Week articles in March 22 2013 – Page 2
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Casino to face French Competition Authority review
Casino is facing a review by the French Competition Authority (FCA) over its takeover of Monoprix from former joint-venture partner Galeries Lafayette.The grocery group notified the authority of the final takeover of Monoprix on February 6. However, the FCA has now stated that “such an operation raises serious doubts over ...
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GalleryIn pictures: Morrisons’ Nutmeg clothing range arrives in stores
Morrisons introduced its Nutmeg children’s clothing range into stores this week as it looks to build up its own brand offer.
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NewsOnline fashion giant Asos' retail sales surge 37% in second quarter
Online fashion giant Asos delivered surging retail sales up 37% to £186m in its second quarter as its gross margin dipped.
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NewsAsos womenswear "on fire" as sales soar in second quarter
A revitalisted womenswear offer has stimulated a sales jump at online fashion giant Asos.
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NewsHomebase rolls out customer insight programme
Homebase has rolled out a customer insight programme which it says is improving customer satisfaction.
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NewsUrban Outfitters signs up for first East Midlands store
US fashion retailer Urban Outfitters has signed for a new 14,500 sq ft store at the Victoria Centre in Nottingham.
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NewsBudget 2013: Body blow to retailers as Chancellor ignores pleas to freeze business rates
Chancellor George Osborne has struck a body blow to retailers by ignoring pleas to freeze business rates.
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NewsThe Range to launch TV adverts fronted by Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
Furniture specialist The Range is set to launch a new TV advertising campaign fronted by Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen with the strapline ‘If we don’t sell it, you don’t need it’.
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OpinionComment: Budget blow for retail but door opens for rates reform
Chancellor George Osborne failed to heed the warnings of the retail industry and freeze business rates in the Budget today.
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AnalysisBudget 2013: Reaction from the retail sector
Chancellor George Osborne has shunned retailers calls for a freeze on business rate increases. Retail Week rounds up the reaction to the Budget in the retail sector.
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OpinionComment: Is there such a thing as a ‘perfect’ retailer?
Times are tough for UK retailers so it’s all too easy to focus on failure but we mustn’t forget there are still some big successes.
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NewsFair Rates For Retail campaign for business rates marches on
Retail Week has not given up the fight to get a fairer business rates system for retailers despite the Chancellor George Osborne shunning the sector in his Budget announcement today.
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NewsBluewater strikes O2 deal to enhance customer experience
Bluewater has struck a deal with mobile phone operator O2 aimed at digitally enhancing consumers’ physical shopping experience in Kent shopping centre.
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Superdrug to stock Ann Summers sex toys in-store
Health and beauty retailer Superdrug is to start stocking Ann Summers sex toys in its stores as the erotic retailer becomes more mainstream.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Trust, talent and insight at Retail Week Live 2013
Retail Week Live addressed the issues facing retailers today and the opportunities of the future. Here are the key themes.
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AnalysisTesco’s acquisition of Giraffe: What do retailers need to know?
Last week Tesco snapped up restaurant chain Giraffe. So what are its plans for the group, and are more acquisitions on the cards?
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OpinionComment: Private companies prosper at Oracle Retail Week Awards
Entries for two thirds of last week’s 18 Oracle Retail Week Awards came from the contenders themselves.
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Bharti Walmart puts Indian expansion on hold
Walmart’s joint venture in India, Bharti Walmart, has put its expansion plans on hold as a result of an anti-bribery probe into the grocer’s investments and operations in the country.A Bharti Walmart spokeswoman said: “There had been some delays in store openings as the company developed and implemented enhanced procedures ...
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BIM reveals details of imminent entry into Egypt
Turkish hard discounter BIM has revealed details of its imminent entry into Egypt.Speaking to the Financial Times, BIM chief financial officer Haluk Dortluoglu said the retailer intends to source 80% of its range from local small and medium-sized businesses.“We’ll use a similar concept and layout [to Turkey], carrying 500 to ...
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GalleryIn pictures: Trinity Leeds shopping centre opens for business
Trinity Leeds, the only major UK shopping centre to launch this year, has opened for business this morning in Leeds city centre.