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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Burberry, Autumn 12
Burberry’s latest campaign, shot for its autumn and winter 2012 collection, launched on June 1.
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AnalysisMacy’s aims to grab share of online market in China
In May department store Macy’s said it would test the waters in China by acquiring a $15m (£9.5m) stake in online retailer VIPStore, or Jiapin as it is now known on its website.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Kerry Pullin, Director of range development, sourcing and design, Specsavers
Kerry Pullin, Director of range development, sourcing and design at Specsavers, tells Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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AnalysisProfile: Peter Simon, founder, Monsoon Accessorize
The hands-on founder of Monsoon Accessorize is driving a management overhaul to steady the business following the departure of two key bosses.
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AnalysisHalfords: pedalling back toward growth
The high price of petrol and dwindling sat-nav sales have hit Halfords, but the retailer aims to map out new routes to success.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Lessons from the US on PayPal's retail roll-out
As Aurora Fashions becomes the first UK retailer to roll out PayPal in store, Retail Week’s content partner StorefrontBacktalk looks at the payment provider’s strategy in the US.
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AnalysisWilkinson: What next as Stuart Mitchell departs?
The news that Stuart Mitchell is to step down from his role of chief executive at value retailer Wilkinson has put the store’s recent success, and immediate future, in the spotlight.
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AnalysisGraduate Fashion Week: Finding new talent for retail
Graduate Fashion Week has always provided fresh talent for retail businesses. Anna Richardson Taylor explores how retailers can benefit from meeting the graduates.
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AnalysisSir Terry Leahy: Management in 10 words
In his 14 years as chief executive of Tesco, Sir Terry Leahy turned the company into the largest supermarket chain in the UK and transformed it into a global enterprise.
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AnalysisIn numbers: Morrisons' Jubilee
The grocer reveals some key sales stats from the Jubilee holiday period from Monday May 28 to Tuesday June 5.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Simon Calver promises to restore Mothercare's fortunes
New chief executive Simon Calver explains how a focus on ‘basic retail’ will restore Mothercare to health.
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AnalysisRetail surgery: Can the bank sell on my debt without permission?
Can the bank sell our debt without our agreement, and what can happen if it does?
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AnalysisRetail surgery: How can store staff add value to the shopping experience?
My customers are coming into stores armed with more information than my staff. How can I make sure my store staff still add value to the shopping experience?
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AnalysisMy retail life: Nigel Grant, Brand director, Pretty Green
Nigel Grant, Brand director of Pretty Green, tells Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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AnalysisSites: Lakeland Vs Vom Fass
Alan Morris, Executive chairman at Retail Assist, shares his view of good and bad websites.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Sainsbury’s, Jubilee Family Festival
Not content with sticking to the Jubilee-themed adverts other retailers are relying on, Sainsbury’s is putting on an entire festival.
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AnalysisMenswear market: What do retailers need to know?
Retailers are latching onto the rise of menswear, led by factors such as men smartening up for work and the influence of sharply dressed celebrities.
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AnalysisCostco’s caution pays off in ‘fragile’ environment
US-based Costco’s third-quarter earnings registered slightly above its expectations.
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AnalysisProfile: Jon Kamaluddin, international director, Asos
As Asos continues to build its overseas business to drive sales, its international director relishes the challenges of global growth.
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AnalysisDiamond Jubilee: How retail has changed over 60 years
As the nation hangs out the bunting and prepares for street parties to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, Rebecca Thomson looks at the transformation of retail during her reign.