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AnalysisAnalysis: Has HMV now been turned around?
HMV struck a positive note today – the retailer is expected to return to profitability next year, and Game’s problems have helped it soak up market share.
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AnalysisDiamond Jubilee: Raising consumer spirits
Consumer spirits are low but as a summer of big events nears, kicked off by the Diamond Jubilee, retail could have a moment in the sun.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Marks & Spencer Shwopping
Marks & Spencer’s latest foray into eco realms is aimed squarely at the consumer, marking a development on the retailer’s business-focused Plan A programme.
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AnalysisWalmart launches ‘pay with cash’ online option
Walmart is to launch a ‘pay with cash’ option for online shoppers.
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AnalysisProfile: Takao Kuwahara, UK chief executive, Uniqlo
The new Uniqlo UK chief executive faces the crucial task of getting the fashion retailer’s UK growth off the ground and beyond London.
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Sites: Urban Outfitters Vs Brand Alley
David Van Reyk, Managing director at DropGifts, shares his view of good and bad websites.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Chanda Pandya, Buying director, Select
Chanda Pandya, Buying director of Select, tells Retail Week about her life working in retail.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What does a poor quarter mean for Morrisons?
“We are prepared to sit back from this activity rather than trying to make small market share gains at any cost,” says Dalton Philips.
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AnalysisE-wallets: What do retailers need to know?
E-wallets provide a quick and easy way for shoppers to pay in store and online and are gaining favour with retailers.
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AnalysisLondon 2012 Olympics: The final countdown
The London 2012 Olympics are in sight and soon parts of the UK will be busy with sports-loving visitors. Rebecca Thomson reveals what retailers need to do to capitalise and score a podium finish.
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AnalysisMorrisons: What the analysts say
The City gives a mixed view of Morrisons’ 1% like-for-like slip in its first quarter.
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AnalysisNext: What the analysts say
Analysts said Next had a hard act to follow against tough comparatives as total retail sales dipped 3.9%
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AnalysisAnalysis: The future of the Argos store network
As Home Retail boss Terry Duddy prepared to release full-year figures for his flagship Argos business, he would have known that store numbers would be a big talking point.
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AnalysisOxford Summer School: Developing retail talent
For many years the Oxford Summer School has developed middle management retail talent. Now it is widening its remit to nurture the careers of fledgling managers too, Liz Morrell reports.
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AnalysisHome Retail Group: What the analysts say
Analysts are calling for Home Retail Group to tackle Argos after the group posted a 60% slump in pretax profit for the year to February 25.
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Analysis10 things you didn’t know about Home Retail Group
Argos owner Home Retail Group announced a 60% slump in pre-tax profits today. Here’s 10 things you might not know about the business.
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Analysis10 things you didn’t know about N Brown
Multichannel retailer N Brown, owner of businesses such as Figleaves, revealed a “robust” set of results today. Here’s 10 things you might not know about the business.
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AnalysisJohn Lewis and Temperley: Why collaborations help retailers
John Lewis’ new project with Alice Temperley is the latest in a long line of partnerships between retailers and designers – with M&S teaming up with Terence Conran and H&M signing up a collection of big names, the trend shows no sign of going away.
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AnalysisThe future of Britain’s high streets
As retailers reduce their store portfolios amid difficult trading and increasing online sales, talk is rife about the future of the high street. Nicola Harrison considers changes in the retail property landscape.
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AnalysisSupermarkets: Realigning store spend
Tesco will not take January’s profit warning lying down and as it reappraises its store offer the implications will be felt across the grocery sector. Mark Faithfull looks at how supermarkets are realigning their store spend.