All Retail Week articles in March 30 2012 – Page 3
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NewsGame administration sparks trade interest
The owner of Irish entertainment retailer Xtra-Vision is thought to be interested in acquiring parts of Game after it collapsed into administration this week.
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NewsHMV aids fundraising drive
HMV dared customers at its Oxford Street flagship to have their head shaved on Monday in a fundraising drive for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
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NewsLidl makes fresh move as Easter battle begins
Lidl is stocking fresh fish in store for the first time in its battle for grocery spend.
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OpinionMapping retail’s changing landscape
At AlixPartners, we work with retailers around the world, both healthy and successful, and also those under operational and financial pressure.
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Department store Galeries Lafayette reports sales increase
Department store operator Galeries Lafayette’s sales were up 4% and operating income rose 4.8% to E372m (£311m) in the 2011 financial year. Overall sales, including Monoprix, reached E5.58bn (£4.67bn) while consolidated sales, excluding concessions, totalled E4.96bn (£4.15bn).The results were largely down to the performance of the group’s flagship store on ...
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AnalysisVideo games market: What do retailers need to know?
The total games market is set to grow to £3bn this year as digital downloads drive sales, but the downturn and lack of new consoles have hit consumer spend.
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Walmart’s Japanese operation resumes new store openings
Walmart’s Japanese operation Seiyu is resuming new store openings for the first time in over four years. Four openings are scheduled for this year – in Tsukuba on March 28, Kawasaki in late April, Saitama in the summer and Fuchu in December. The retailer is looking for other properties, potentially ...
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NewsJohn Lewis makes a play for ‘premium’ overseas presence
Retailer to partner with South Korean department store to sell ‘very British’ own-brand homewares.
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NewsClintons founder Don Lewin to step down as profits slump
Greetings card retailer Clintons has revealed its founder and non-executive chairman Don Lewis is to step down from the company in July.
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NewsThe Co-operative Food records 2.1% like-for-like fall
The Co-operative Food faced a “severe challenge” in 2011 as like-for-like sales fell 2.1%.
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NewsHome Retail Group chairman Stocken stands down
Home Retail Group chairman Oliver Stocken is to step down as chairman and is to be replaced by John Coombe.
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NewsMoss Bros back in the black
Menswear group Moss Bros has returned to profit sooner than expected after its like-for-likes grew and it reduced its costs.
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NewsShelley in line to replace Neville-Rolfe at Tesco
Tesco may consider investor relations heavyweight Rebecca Shelley to replace corporate affairs director Lucy Neville-Rolfe.
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NewsLaura Ashley posts "resilient" results
Fashion and home furnishings retailer Laura Ashley has posted a drop in pre-tax profit after a “challenging” Autumn stunted sales.
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NewsFindel full year sales edge up as turnaround plan bears fruit
Home shopping group Findel’s full year sales edged up 1.1%.
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NewsPrimark avoids Northern Irish strike action
Primark has agreed to increase pay to workers at its stores in Northern Ireland to lift the threat of strike action.
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Bibby Retail Services acquires Rhythm & Booze
Bibby Retail Services has acquired off licence chain Rhythm & Booze.
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NewsH&M is to launch a new upmarket fascia next year
H&M is to launch a new fascia premium next year.
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AnalysisInditex to invest £795m in 500 new stores worldwide
On the back of strong 2011 results, Spanish clothing retailer Inditex has revealed capital expenditure of around E950m (£795m) for 2012 as the retailer plans to open about 500 new stores across the globe to take its total past 6,000.
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OpinionA fresh angle on point of difference
Quality fresh food is a key differentiator in a crowded market place, says Mike Coupe.