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AnalysisSunday Times Rich List: The top 10 discounters in focus
Value retailers made their mark on the Sunday Times Rich List this year, led by the Galen and George Weston family behind Primark. Retail Week takes a look at how the discounters fared.
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AnalysisSunday Times Rich list: The top 10 fashion retailers
Fashion retailers may have been hit hard by the prolonged winter but, as the Sunday Times Rich List shows, the sun is still shining on many of their fortunes. Retail Week takes a look at the top ten earners.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Flipkart goes head-to-head with Amazon in India
Indian ecommerce group Flipkart has launched its long-awaited Marketplace platform for third-party sellers.
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Analysis: How retailers can cope with ongoing weather storms
Debenhams has blamed a drop in profits on unseasonable weather, but what can retailers do to battle against the elements as they have this winter?
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: High and Mighty, The Lengths We Go To
N Brown-owned fashion retailer High and Mighty’s new outdoor advertising campaign aims to broaden the brand’s appeal.
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AnalysisProfile: Ron Johnson, former chief executive, JC Penney
He may have revolutionised retail during his time at Apple, but his short tenure as chief executive of JC Penney ended in disappointment.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Nancy Dynan, Marketing director US, Boden
Nancy Dynan, Marketing director US at fashion retailer Boden, speaks to Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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AnalysisInfographic: How mobile has impacted shopping habits
Mobile shopping has transformed the consumers approach purchasing goods. Affiliate Window looks at some on the trends both in the UK and globally.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why are grocers turning to the convenience market?
Why has convenience become such a growth market and how are the grocers taking advantage? Rebecca Thomson reports.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Celebrating the best work in the retail supply chain
The Hermes Retail Week Supply Chain Awards are open for entries. Rebecca Thomson takes a look at the categories and previous winners.
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AnalysisThe Romanian retail market: What do retailers need to know?
With Kingfisher’s decision to expand into Romania and Debenhams closing six stores in the country, Retail Week takes a look at the opportunities and challenges in the Romanian retail market.
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AnalysisWHSmith’s acquisition of Past Times: What do retailers need to know?
WHSmith’s diversification continues with the acquisition of the Past Times brand. Will it be a good fit and what are the wider plans?
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AnalysisTimeline: The highs and lows of Tesco's year
As Tesco reports a 13% fall in full-year group trading profit, Retail Week looks at what has been a turbulent year for the UK’s largest retailer.
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AnalysisTesco: How the grocer is performing in its overseas markets
As Tesco reports a 21.8% fall in trading profits to £990m in its international arm, Retail Week looks at how its overseas businesses are faring.
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AnalysisInfographic: Tesco’s year in numbers
As it revealed its full-year figures today, Tesco rounded up a year in which it revamped its marketing, made digital acquisitions and launched its Price Promise promotion.
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AnalysisTesco results: What the analysts say
The headlines might not look great for Tesco after it revealed a drop in group trading profit of 13%, but analysts are pragmatic about the grocer’s performance.
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AnalysisAnalysis: 11 things you didn't know about Joules
As it emerged a number of private equity firms are eyeing purchasing a stake in fashion retailer Joules, Retail Week takes a look at some of the quirks of the business.
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AnalysisAnalysis: SuperGroup's new team puts infrastructure in place for continued growth
SuperGroup’s planned new fulfilment centre, which it revealed yesterday is in development, is a clear sign that the new management team is the safe pair of hands needed to propel its phenomenal growth.
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AnalysisCharles Tyrwhitt profits up 5% after focus on formalwear
Men’s tailoring retailer Charles Tyrwhitt operating profit grew 5% to £7.6m in the year to July 28, 2012.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Uniqlo has work to do to meet ambitious targets
Fast Retailing’s president and chairman Tadashi Yanai has topped US magazine Forbes’ 2013 list of the 50 wealthiest people in Japan.