All Retail Week articles in March 9 2012 – Page 2
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NewsYeomans sold to former Sports Division boss Kinnaird
Outdoor retailer Yeomans has been sold to John Kinnaird, former boss of Sports Division.
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Grocery retailer Ahold to expand
Grocery retailer Ahold is to expand its AH To Go convenience store banner.According to chief executive Dick Boer, growth of its core banner – Albert Heijn supermarkets – is limited due to its established large market share. Therefore, the retailer plans to open more convenience stores at train and petrol ...
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Neiman Marcus tests new iPhone app
Luxury department store operator Neiman Marcus is testing a new iPhone app to help enhance the relationship between staff and shoppers.Users can find out which sales associates are on duty at a store. Likewise, when a customer checks in to a particular store, sales associates are notified and can access ...
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Metro Group to expand in China
Metro Group’s cash and carry operation in China plans to open at least 10 stores during 2012.Metro China is also piloting a trader support solutions programme to provide customised service tools to local independent small and medium-sized traders.Based on the pilot launched in Shanghai in 2011, Metro is testing the ...
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Schlecker to cut domestic store network
Struggling drugstore business Schlecker intends to cut its domestic store network from 5,410 to 3,000 shops, according to insolvency administrator Arndt Geiwitz.The retailer said it would discuss plans with its employees and their representatives before announcing which stores would be closed. It also intends to slash its logistics network from ...
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AnalysisPinterest: What do retailers need to know?
The image-based social media site allows retailers to build their online brand presence.
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NewsClintons puts Birthdays chain up for sale
UPDATE: Greetings card specialist Clinton Cards has put its struggling Birthdays chain up for sale.
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NewsGame supplier Capcom cuts supply
Capcom has become the latest video game giant to refuse to supply Game.
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NewsAsda staff save £515m with its saving scheme
Asda staff have saved £515m over the past 30 years in the grocer’s “save as you earn” scheme.
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NewsShop price inflation hits its lowest rate for nearly two years
Shop price inflation is at its lowest for nearly two years, falling to 1.2% in February from 1.4% in January, said the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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GalleryVideo: John Lewis staff take home 14% bonus as profits dip
John Lewis staff will take home 14% of their annual salary as the retailer reported pre-tax and bonus profits dropped 3.8% to £353.8m in its full year.
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Mango Oxford Street store hoarding injures shoppers
Four people have been taken to hospital after a hoarding on the Mango store in Oxford Street collapsed.
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NewsAsos launches click-and-collect service
Fashion giant Asos has become the latest etailer to launch a click-and-collect service as it vies to compete with multi-channel retailers in the battle for convenience.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership gears up for ‘profound change’ in retail market
John Lewis Partnership has unveiled a new round of investment in its businesses to ensure it remains at the forefront of “profound change in the retail market” driven by technological advances.
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AnalysisProfile: Nick Wood, Pets at Home chief executive
Big things are expected from the new Pets at Home chief executive, who brings private equity and international experience to the job. Gemma Goldfingle reports.
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OpinionTesco under Philip Clarke: One year on
Nicola Harrison has worked on the news desk at Retail Week for three years, covering property, furniture, DIY, and entertainment.
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NewsGame to exit Comet shops to reduce space
Embattled entertainment retailer Game is to end its partnership with electricals retailer Comet as part of its ongoing strategy to reduce space.
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NewsCountrywide plans refocus as profits dip
Rural specialist Countrywide is scaling back on non-core products, including fashion, as it makes redundancies across its business.
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Harvey Norman reviews online trade expectations
Electronics retailer Harvey Norman is lowering expectations of its online trade just months after launching its first mainstream consumer ecommerce website.The plan had been to generate 5% of sales online but chief executive Gerry Harvey said the company’s recent internet trading figures had not been impressive.The retailer now believes it ...
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NewsOcado expects iPad launch to lift sales
Ocado expects a rise in sales through mobile devices following the launch of the new iPad.