All Retail Week articles in March 25 2011 – Page 3
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AnalysisBehind the scenes at Sports Direct
Chief executive Dave Forsey gives Gemma Goldfingle the inside perspective on Sports Direct and takes her on a tour of its Shirebrook nerve centre.
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OpinionSmall stores are big business
The race for grocery space looks likely to be played out in the convenience sector in the next few years.
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Dissident Publix shareholders launch campaign to replace grocer's board
A group of dissident Publix shareholders has launched a campaign to elect its own slate of nine directors to replace the existing grocer’s board, which is made up of five heirs and relatives of the chain’s founder, George Jenkins. The group is also pushing for the retailer to launch an ...
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NewsBoden launches social network to boost loyalty
Catalogue and online retailer Boden has launched its own social network to help customers engage with the brand and drive loyalty.
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NewsBurberry to boost brand with ‘statement stores’
High-profile London stores designed to dazzle shoppers and mark British heritage.
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NewsVision Express hires chief to build brand
Optical specialist Vision Express has hired former Greene King and Sainsbury’s director Jonathan Lawson as its new chief executive.
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OpinionBrands and mortar
The 20th annual Retail Week Conference last week featured a self-deprecating tour de force by the former owner of the most calamitous brand in Retail Week’s lifetime.
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NewsIn Focus: Cath Kidston
Cath Kidston is the fastest growing retailer Retail Week Knowledge Bank (RWKB) has recently encountered.
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AnalysisCompleting the supply chain story
Achieve an end-to-end view of the supply chain and it’s possible to reap benefits across the business. Alison Clements reveals how Morrisons’ five-year plan transformed its supply chain operations.
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NewsRetailers weigh up impact of Channel Islands VAT changes
Chancellor hopes tackling Low Value Consignment Relief will help struggling entertainment stores
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AnalysisMassimo Dutti changes gear
Inditex brand Massimo Dutti has refurbished its Regent Street flagship, with vintage props galore including bicycles. John Ryan walks the store with UK and Ireland managing director Dilip Patel
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Walmart chief for the US William Simon confident of reversing the fortunes of the retailer
Walmart chief for the US William Simon said he was confident of reversing the fortunes of the retailer after seven consecutive quarters of domestic sales declines at stores open at least a year.Part of his strategy includes returning to the Everyday Low Prices formula, after it veered to discounting. He ...
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AnalysisClinton Lewin
As Clinton Cards posts results, Nicola Harrison talks to the group managing director about growing up in the business and what the year ahead holds.
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News‘Minimal closures’ in Gap’s UK portfolio
Gap has said its international arm, which includes the UK, will continue to be a key driver of the fashion giant’s growth despite a handful of store closures.
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NewsSainsbury’s King warns slump in consumer confidence will persist
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has signalled that consumer sentiment has collapsed since the beginning of the year and shows no signs of improvement.
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Lidl relying on exclusive manufacturer contracts and own production facilities for private-label
Schwarz Group’s discounter Lidl is increasingly relying on exclusive manufacturer contracts and own production facilities for its private-label products.Lidl is building two more plants for waters and soft drinks in Germany, in addition to its existing four Mitteldeutsche Erfrischungsgetränke GmbH & Co KG factories, bought by Lidl five years ago.
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OpinionGroundhog Day for Tom Singh at New Look
New Look founder Tom Singh must have hoped that, aged 62, he could look forward to putting his feet up and enjoying his millions rather than being back on the operational frontline of fashion retail.
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NewsFormer Tesco director joins Ocado to head non-food
Ocado has poached a Tesco director to lead its new general merchandise team as it drives to diversify its offer.
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at Dwell Furniture
The inside view from marketing director Sean Galligan
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AnalysisTackling retail’s seasonal flu
Staff sickness rises sharply in winter. Rebecca Thomson finds out how Liberty dealt with it