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AnalysisProfile: New Blockbuster managing director Gary Warren
If Gary Warren thought he had a mountain to climb at HMV, he is about to take on the Everest of retail challenges in his new job.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Inditex wise to focus on existing markets
Inditex president Pablo Isla revealed last week that it will not be expanding internationally at the same pace as in recent years.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is etailer Ocado the answer to Morrisons’ prayers?
Morrisons is the laggard of the big four grocers. Can a tie-up with etailer Ocado give it a much-needed fillip?
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: French Connection, Make a Scene
French Connection’s creative new campaign puts shoppers in the director’s chair to construct a film promoting its latest collection.
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AnalysisProfile: Darcy Willson-Rymer, Costcutter chief executive
The Costcutter boss has struck a deal with Palmer & Harvey that will add 800 stores to the convenience grocer’s estate.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Richard Weaver, ecommerce director, Majestic Wine
Richard Weaver, ecommerce director at wine retailer Majestic Wine, speaks to Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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AnalysisSites: Direct-golf Vs Golfonline
Jim Brigden, chief commercial officer at iProspect, shares his view of good and bad sites.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can fashion retailers blame it on the weatherman?
When Debenhams rolled out the weather excuse earlier this month when issuing a profit warning, the industry scoffed and its share price plummeted.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Moss Bros looks sharp after business makeover
Moss Bros today posted a £2.1m surge in pre-tax profit to £3m for the year to January 26, 2012, Retail Week looks at its turrnaround.
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AnalysisTesco’s acquisition of Giraffe: What do retailers need to know?
Last week Tesco snapped up restaurant chain Giraffe. So what are its plans for the group, and are more acquisitions on the cards?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Trust, talent and insight at Retail Week Live 2013
Retail Week Live addressed the issues facing retailers today and the opportunities of the future. Here are the key themes.
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AnalysisNext full-year results: What the analysts say
Next today reported pre-tax underlying profit jumped 9% to £622m last year but the new year has got off to a slow start. The City studied its balance sheet carefully.
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AnalysisBudget 2013: Retailers react – Morrisons, Ann Summers, Asda
Retailers have reacted with anger to the Government’s failure to freeze an increase on business rates called for by the BRC and Retail Week.
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AnalysisAsos' second quarter: What the analysts say
Fashion etailer Asos today reported a surge in retail sales up 37% to £186m in its second quarter as its gross margin dipped. The City reacted positively to the results
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AnalysisBudget 2013: Reaction from the retail sector
Chancellor George Osborne has shunned retailers calls for a freeze on business rate increases. Retail Week rounds up the reaction to the Budget in the retail sector.
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AnalysisSainsbury's fourth quarter: What the analysts say
Sainsbury’s today reported a 3.6% increase in like-for-like sales in the fourth quarter as full-year like-for-likes rose 1.8%. The City reacted positively.
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AnalysisOracle Retail Week Awards: Sir Philip Green – taking retail to new levels
Sir Philip Green, winner of this year’s Outstanding Contribution to Retail award, talks about building his empire, US success and doing his bit for the industry.
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AnalysisIn pictures: Oracle Retail Week Awards 2013 - winners announced
Congratulations to all the winners of the Oracle Retail Week Awards 2013, which were presented last night at London’s Grosvenor House hotel.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Is Carrefour’s strategic plan equal to the market?
Despite challenges in formats and geography, Carrefour’s 2012 results were above expectations and saw its first rise in domestic profit.
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AnalysisAnalysis: There’s more than one way to keep the tills ringing
Tesco turned up the pressure on price again this week with its Price Promise scheme. But price isn’t everything.