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AnalysisInternational analysis: Casino hopes to take top spot in Thailand with new stores
French retailer Casino has ambitious plans to triple its number of locations in Thailand by 2016, when it hopes to operate 1,250 stores.
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AnalysisRetail Week Live 2013: What are this year's big themes?
Retail Week Live is where industry leaders share insight and ideas. Here we highlight some of this year’s big themes.
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AnalysisRetail Week Live 2013: Who is speaking?
Some of the most respected and experienced leaders in the retail sector will share their knowledge and thoughts on the challenges retailers face in 2013 at Retail Week Live.
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AnalysisChristmas roundup: Fashion - Stock kept tight to avoid discounting
Fashion retailers have reported a strong Christmas but remain cautious about the year ahead.
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AnalysisChristmas roundup: Entertainment - Book sales boost entertainment
The Works has reaffirmed its faith in physical books despite rising ebook sales.
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AnalysisChristmas roundup: Food - Convenience was King for shoppers
Convenience stores proved vital in grocery over Christmas as stretched shoppers rushed to local shops to raid remaining supplies before the big day.
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AnalysisBlog: Philip Clarke on Tesco's management changes
Today, alongside our Christmas trading update, I’ve announced the appointment of a Managing Director to run Tesco in the UK. The UK is the biggest part of the Tesco business, and it’s our home, so I thought it would be a good idea to tell you a bit more about both the person and why I’ve made this appointment.
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AnalysisMarks & Spencer: What the analysts say
Marks & Spencer surprised the City by issuing its Christmas trading update early last night. Analysts were downbeat over the 1.8% like-for-like fall over the festive period.
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AnalysisTesco: What the analysts say
Tesco today reported a 1.8% uplift in like-for-like sales over Christmas as its core UK business begins to show signs of a turnaround a year-on from its profit warning. The City welcomed the figures.
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AnalysisJessops timeline: Charting the company's history
A look at the history of camera specialist retailer Jessops which collapsed into administration yesterday.
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AnalysisSainsbury’s: What the analysts say
Sainsbury’s today reported what it dubbed a “record-breaking Christmas” and recorded a 0.9% uplift in like-for-like sales in the third quarter. The City praised its own label growth but questioned the retailer’s return on investment.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How is Ted Baker consistently delivering growth?
As Ted Baker today revealed a 20.9% surge in retail sales over Christmas, Retail Week takes a look at how the quirky fashion retailer is achieving consistently strong growth.
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AnalysisDebenhams: What the analysts say
Debenhams today reported its best ever December as like-for-like sales rose 5% in the five weeks to January 5. The results were met positively by the City.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Debenhams worked hard to keep the festive tills ringing
Debenhams has emerged as one of the festive winners but the retailer clearly had to work hard for it.
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AnalysisMorrisons: What the analysts say
Supermarket Morrisons has posted a “disappointing” performance across Christmas. Retail Week takes a look at analyst reaction to the news.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Anders Kristiansen's to-do list as he starts at New Look today
As New Look’s new chief executive Anders Kristiansen takes the helm at the fashion retailer today, Retail Week looks at what the former Bestseller China boss needs to focus on.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What can the City expect from the updates next week?
Next week is set to be pivotal in defining how the retail sector performed during the festive period as several large retailers update on their trading.
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AnalysisGap's acquisition of luxury retailer Intermix: What do retailers need to know?
As Gap snaps up designer US chain Intermix, Retail Week looks at why it has moved into the luxury sector.
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AnalysisNext: What the analysts say
Next 3.9% jump in sales over the festive period was welcomed by the City this morning.
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AnalysisInfographic: Weekly baskets at the Big Four grocers in 2012
New data shows Morrisons and Asda gained more customers doing their main weekly food shops in 2012 while Sainsbury’s and Tesco lost shoppers.