All Retail Week articles in May 3 2013 – Page 3
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NewsLafon celebrates sun in Claire’s style
Claire’s Accessories’ European boss Beatrice Lafon is clearly a fan of her own products.
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Clicks Group reports turnover increase
Clicks Group’s turnover increased 11% to ZAR8.5bn (£614.4m) in the first half of its financial year ended February 28.Clicks’ drugstore turnover rose 7% to ZAR5.6bn (£404.8m), while the number of stores reached 430.Operating profit at the group’s music and video chain, Musica, increased 27.3% despite the closure of eight outlets.However, ...
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OpinionComment: Customer focus is the missing ingredient
Once upon a time, a trip to the US gave a foretaste of the future of retailing, in terms of store design and new formats.
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NewsMorrisons improves value offer as it nears Ocado deal
Morrisons has been urged to bolster its value credentials to outmuscle rivals and return to like-for-like growth.
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Former Sun European operating partner Frank Maassen to join But
Former Sun European operating partner Frank Maassen has been appointed director-general of French furniture and electricals chain But.Maassen has worked across the electricals, homewares and furniture sectors including at furniture specialists ScS and Sharps Bedrooms. He replaces Regis Schultz who left to become chief executive of Darty.
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NewsM&S loses two womenswear buying bosses amid category overhaul
Marks & Spencer has lost two members of its womenswear team amid an overhaul of key categories to quell declining sales.
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NewsEbook growth stimulates UK book sales increase in 2012
The growth in ebooks stimulated a rise in total UK book sales last year with the format now accounting for 12% of the market.
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NewsRetailers act on safety code following Bangladesh factory collapse
A far-reaching new safety code is being drawn up for retailers that source from Bangladesh after the fatal factory collapse there that killed more than 400 people.
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NewsLord Harris takes backseat as Carpetright rejigs board
Carpetright founder Lord Harris is to scale back his day-to-day involvement in the retailer, which has reshuffled boardroom responsibilities.
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OpinionComment: Retailers must devote more resources to police supply chains
The Bangladeshi factory collapse is a stark reminder that complex and global supply chains can leave retailers vulnerable.
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NewsWalmart commits to Bangladesh and embarks on standards drive
Walmart has committed to continued sourcing from Bangladesh and to improve safety standards in the country.
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NewsThe Garden Centre Group hires former Waitrose head of marketing communications
The Garden Centre Group has appointed former Waitrose head of marketing communications Sarah Fuller as its marketing director.
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OpinionComment: Argos proves to be Home Retail Group’s white knight
It’s just been announced that Home Retail Group’s annual sales have stayed more or less flat at £5.48bn, with pre-tax profits rising from £104m to £130m.
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InterviewQ&A: Winser London to bring forward overseas expansion, says founder Kim Winser
Former Aquascutum chief executive Kim Winser launched her upmarket fashion retail business Winser London in January. Retail Week discusses the retailer’s development and future plans.
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NewsEthical Trading Initiative reveals new fire and building safety plans following Bangladesh tragedy
The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) has revealed details of a new far-reaching safety plan to improve standards in fashion production in Bangladesh following the Rana Plaza disaster.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Who should run social media accounts for retailers?
Who should run social media accounts for retailers?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Could I prevent showrooming by charging shoppers to browse?
Could I prevent showrooming by charging shoppers to browse?
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AnalysisMy retail life: Hamish Mansbridge, Acting chief executive, Snow+Rock Group
Hamish Mansbridge, acting chief executive of Snow+Rock Group, speaks to Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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NewsQuirky new Specsavers advert depicts shortsighted vet
Specsavers will air the latest installment in its ‘Should’ve gone to Specsavers’ TV campaign on Saturday, depicting a shortsighted vet.
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AnalysisProfile: Alistair McGeorge, chairman, New Look
The New Look chairman is known for tackling turnarounds and is making good progress at the value fashion group.
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