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AnalysisAnalysis: Breathing new life into secondary malls
While prime and super-regional shopping centres are grabbing the headlines, investors are starting to circle secondary malls again. Mark Faithfull looks at what new owners could mean for the market.
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AnalysisAnalysis: New direction for the annual BCSC conference
A revised format and new location mean it’s all change for the BCSC annual conference and exhibition. Laura Heywood finds out more from BCSC chief executive Michael Green.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Joining retail and leisure together
The 2013 Marketplace events are targeted, no-frills gatherings of like-minded property professionals. Laura Heywood finds out how leisure operators are getting in on the action.
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AnalysisAnalysis: McKinsey's guide to tackling the technological shift in retail
Technology is transforming retail as consumer habits change. McKinsey consultants Stefan Niemeier, Andrea Zocchi and Marco Catena tackle the shift in a new book.
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AnalysisIn the news: Farfetch founder José Neves profiled
The founder of clothing site Farfetch has been capitalising on his love of fashion and technology for almost 20 years and has set his sights on further expansion in the US.
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AnalysisQueue management innovation: What do retailers need to know?
As House of Fraser begins a trial of a new system to prevent long queues to collect online orders, Retail Week takes a look at innovations in queue management.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Debenhams targets fashion-savvy shoppers with new ad
Debenhams has updated its Life Made Fabulous campaign and its autumn 2013 offering is smoother, slicker and, dare I say it, cooler than previous installments.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Victoria Plumb - the low cost alternative to high street
Bathroom etailer Victoria Plumb’s new campaign is designed to promote low prices by reminding shoppers of its low overheads compared with store-based rivals.
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AnalysisWebsite review: Phones 4 U Vs EE
Jamie Turner, chief technology officer at Postcode Anywhere, shares his view of good and bad sites.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Where will Kate Bostock take Coast?
Kate Bostock will take the helm at occasionwear retailer Coast this month. Rebecca Thomson looks at what her appointment as chief executive might mean for the business.
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International analysis: Has China become too hard for retailers to crack?
In the past year, many international retailers have either quit or are considering exiting the Chinese market.
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AnalysisSupergroup's first quarter: What the analysts say
Supergroup like-for-likes increased 8.5% in its first quarter due to its policy not to run Sales. Retail Week takes a look at what the analysts say.
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AnalysisThe Grimsey Review: Retailers’ reaction
Former Focus boss Bill Grimsey released his review of the high street featuring 31 recommendations to Government yesterday including a freeze on parking charges and a levy on large retailers to fun start ups. Retail Week rounds up the reaction.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What do Dixons' sell-offs mean for the retailer?
Dixons today revealed plans to sell off its lossmaking Pixmania business and Turkish arm ElectroWorld. Retail Week takes a look at the implications for the retailer.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who are the likely candidates to replace Home Retail boss Terry Duddy?
Argos owner Home Retail group today revealed chief executive Terry Duddy is to step down from his position next year. Retail Week takes a look at who may be in the frame to replace him.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Are retail’s green shoots appearing?
These last few summer months brought good sales for many as the sun shone on retailers as well as holidaymakers. As today’s rise in retail sales offers futher good news, Retail Week takes a look at how each sector is performing.
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AnalysisIn focus: August Retail Sales from the BRC
August UK retail like-for-likes jumped 1.8%, according to British Retail Consortium-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor. Retail Week takes a category-by-category look at the performance.
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AnalysisThe Grimsey Review: 31 recommendations to Government
The Grimsey Review is to make 31 recommendations to the Government when the review of the high street, which is led by former Focus boss Bill Grimsey, is published on Wednesday. Here, Retail Week lists the action points.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How do the Grimsey and Portas reviews compare?
Former Focus boss Bill Grimsey has revealed his 31 recommendations to save the high street. But how does the “alternative” review compare to retail expert Mary Portas’s 28-point review for Government published in 2011? Retail Week takes a look.
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AnalysisIn pictures: The coolest retail offices in the UK
In-store design and theatre are increasingly important factors in retail, but does the industry boast equally inspiring headquarters for staff? John Ryan tours some of the coolest head offices.