All Retail Week articles in May 13 2011 – Page 3
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NewsPoundstretcher returns to profit as it snaps up Alworths stores
Poundstretcher managing director Charles Kay said the variety chain returned to profit in the year to the end of March 2011 for the first time in six years.
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NewsTommy Hilfiger opens pop-up shop
Luxury label Tommy Hilfiger has opened a pop-up shop to celebrate the launch of Prep World, a limited edition capsule collection for spring.
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NewsThe Hut hires Rothschild to advise on IPO
Etailer The Hut has hired advisory firm Rothschild to prepare the company for a flotation later this year, it has been reported.
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NewsHMV receives £43m cash offer for Waterstone's
HMV Group has received a £43m cash offer from Russian billionaire Alexander Mamut to buy Waterstone’s, according to reports.
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NewsHomebase hires Jo Kenrick as marketing director
Homebase has hired former B&Q executive Jo Kenrick as its marketing director.
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NewsTurnaround plans prompt JJB hopes
JJB Sports’ house broker, Panmure Gordon, has set a new price target of 40p on turnaround hopes.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Can my landlord let adjoining units to competitors?
Am I able to restrict my landlord from letting adjoining units to competitors?
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OpinionRetailers need flexible friends
Greater flexibility in retail costs would help retailers weather tough times, says Neil Gillis
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NewsProfits climb at Alliance Boots
Retailer and wholesaler Alliance Boots has reported surging sales and profits.
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NewsKesa considers disposal of Comet
Anglo-French electricals group Kesa may sell loss-making UK chain Comet and delist its shares from the London Stock Exchange.
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NewsH Samuel owner Signet mulls sale of its UK arm
Anglo-American jeweller Signet is mulling a sale of its UK arm and is sounding out private equity firms about buying the business, which operates as H Samuel, Ernest Jones and Leslie Davis.
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NewsAmerican Eagle circles London for first UK store
US fashion chain American Eagle Outfitters will debut in the UK in London and has plans to open up to 100 stores in the country.
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Opinion
Superdry: the danger of being clunky
There is more to a winning brand than a good shopfit. Once in place it has to be capable of being updated.
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NewsAsda to open George clothing stores in Middle East
Grocer Asda is to open its first George clothing stores overseas in an attempt to build George into a global business.
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NewsHigh street faces “difficult decade” warns thinktank
Retailers face a decade of challenging trading conditions, with consumer spending below pre-recessionary peaks for at least another two years and modest longer-term growth over the next decade, according to the latest Ernst & Young Item Club report.
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NewsBrand Alley seeks £87m to fund growth
Online upmarket private sales site Brand Alley has appointed Merril Lynch to raise €100m (£87m) to fund acquisitions of fledgling businesses in the sector.
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NewsGovernment drafts in Portas to advise on future of the high street
The Government has drafted in TV presenter Mary Portas to lead a review of the future of high street.
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NewsLondon shops on high alert after bomb threat
Shopping centres and major retail destinations were on high alert this morning after Irish terrorists threatened to bomb London as the Queen visits Dublin today.
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NewsDixons offloads eight PC City stores in Spain
Electricals group Dixons has offloaded eight of its 34 PC City stores in Spain to Portuguese retailer Sonae, which aims to expand in the country.
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NewsWarm weather helps H&M sales soar
H&M April sales soared as the warm weather across Europe encouraged shoppers to update their wardrobe.
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