All Retail Week articles in May 4 2012 – Page 4
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NewsStewart Binnie stands down from Aurora board
Aurora Fashions president Stewart Binnie has stepped down from the board with immediate effect.
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AnalysisMorrisons: What the analysts say
The City gives a mixed view of Morrisons’ 1% like-for-like slip in its first quarter.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does a poor quarter mean for Morrisons?
“We are prepared to sit back from this activity rather than trying to make small market share gains at any cost,” says Dalton Philips.
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Opinion2012 could be the year of the staycation
Staycations and a summer of sport can help ensure a happy holiday season, says David Wild.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Can a disciplinary process proceed for an employee on sickness absence?
Can we continue with a disciplinary process for an employee who is off work sick?
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Analysis
Sites: Urban Outfitters Vs Brand Alley
David Van Reyk, Managing director at DropGifts, shares his view of good and bad websites.
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OpinionThreat of store closures for Argos
Home Retail’s troubling full-year figures and the appointment of strategy consultants OC&C by new Argos boss John Walden has put the spotlight on the future of the general merchandiser’s store portfolio.
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NewsAsda considers Walmart ‘pay with cash’ initiative
Asda is mulling implementing a version of its parent Walmart’s ‘pay with cash’ initiative, which allows customers to order online and pay using cash in store.
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NewsHMV and Asda best-placed to take Game’s market share
HMV and Asda are best-placed to scoop up market share following Game store closures in a competitive entertainment market.
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NewsJohn Lewis to unveil revamped beauty hall
John Lewis Oxford Street is to unveil its overhauled beauty hall next week ahead of the Jubilee and Olympics, where it expects to wow shoppers.
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NewsRiver Island tests external womenswear brands
River Island is to introduce external womenswear brands for the first time as it seeks a low-risk way to diversify its product offering.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Chanda Pandya, Buying director, Select
Chanda Pandya, Buying director of Select, tells Retail Week about her life working in retail.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Marks & Spencer Shwopping
Marks & Spencer’s latest foray into eco realms is aimed squarely at the consumer, marking a development on the retailer’s business-focused Plan A programme.
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AnalysisWalmart launches ‘pay with cash’ online option
Walmart is to launch a ‘pay with cash’ option for online shoppers.
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AnalysisProfile: Takao Kuwahara, UK chief executive, Uniqlo
The new Uniqlo UK chief executive faces the crucial task of getting the fashion retailer’s UK growth off the ground and beyond London.
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NewsWolfson: Recession won't knock consumer confidence
Next boss believes GDP figures will be adjusted to show growth and Jubilee will deliver sales boost.
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AnalysisDiamond Jubilee: Raising consumer spirits
Consumer spirits are low but as a summer of big events nears, kicked off by the Diamond Jubilee, retail could have a moment in the sun.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can retailers keep pace with increasing consumer demands?
How can retailers keep pace with consumer demand for product variety and availability, competitive pricing and flexibile delivery time slots?
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NewsVision Express focus on product and value to lift profits
Vision Express has delivered a 20% increase in pre-tax profits, generating £18.5m in 2011 as it drove sales volume and highlighted value across the year.
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NewsHobbs prepares for international growth
Hobbs will embark on a major international push including store openings in France, Germany and Australia following the expected appointment of corporate adviser PwC.