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A return to park life

2011-04-12T07:00:00Z

Retail parks were early victims of the recession with vacancy rates rising to nearly 12% in 2009, but the market is making a comeback. Mark Faithfull finds out why and takes a look at which retailers are driving the renewed the activity in the out-of-town world
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Tengelmann targets rising number of senior shoppers

2011-04-11T10:58:00Z

A&P, the bankrupt Tengelmann-controlled retailer, is targeting a growing segment of the US population with a special discount scheme for seniors at all its Pathmark stores.
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Consumer Rights Directive changes

2011-04-11T11:42:00Z

The European Parliament has recently approved an amended Consumer Rights Directive that means online retailers will face extra costs for returns
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Stephen Craig

2011-04-11T12:34:00Z

He’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but the All Saints boss is not concerned with making friends. As Jessica Brown reports, his aim is to ‘do a Burberry’ with the high street retailer
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James Geller

2011-04-11T13:08:00Z

Retail director, Dwell
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Where next for the sons of Woolworths?

2011-04-11T14:09:00Z

Last week ‘son of Woolworths’ Alworths went into administration after weeks of uncertainty. Does its collapse prove right those who said the variety store format is dead? Rebecca Thomson investigates
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The week in retail

2011-04-08T15:10:00Z

Have you been paying attention to all our retail news this week? Take our quiz and find out.
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Values retailer

2011-04-08T00:00:00Z

Asda is implementing a ground-breaking efficiency programme in Bangladesh. Jennifer Creevy visits the factories for an exclusive look
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Video: Gerald Ratner at the Retail Week Conference

2011-04-06T16:13:00Z

Gerald Ratner speaking to delegates at the Retail Week Conference 2011
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Kiddicare’s growth spurt

2011-04-04T07:00:00Z

The trailblazing etailer is in for a busy year. As well as launching Morrisons.com it has big expansion plans of its own, all hinging on innovative use of technology. By Rebecca Thomson
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Tom Singh

2011-04-01T00:00:00Z

New Look’s founder is once again in charge of the fast-fashion retailer, and in the face of stiff competition it needs his product expertise now more than ever.
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Money matters

2011-04-01T00:00:00Z

Employees who feel financially secure make for an excellent workforce, finds Joanne Ellul
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What it’s like to work at Red5

2011-04-01T00:00:00Z

The inside view from operations manager Chris Martinez
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Google AdWords and trademarks

2011-04-01T00:00:00Z

An ongoing legal battle over trademarks being bought as AdWords highlights the need for retailers to tread carefully when it comes to possible infringements
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Rob Feldman

2011-04-01T00:00:00Z

Chief executive, Brand Alley
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The changing face of eBay

2011-04-01T00:00:00Z

One year on since the launch of its fashion Outlet, eBay has emerged as an unlikely ally in offloading end-of-line and clearance stock. Charlotte Hardie reports
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Running up the down escalator

2011-04-01T00:00:00Z

Retailers are in unknown territory, but it is areas such as cost-cutting and multichannel that will mark out the winners. Nicola Harrison reports
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Analysis: Why Wi-Fi will win

2011-04-01T00:00:00Z

As more in-store services move online, Rebecca Thomson looks at whether retailers will need to invest in providing free customer Wi-Fi
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Metro Group announces record earnings for 2010

2011-04-01T00:00:00Z

Germany’s Metro Group announced record earnings in 2010, with all banners contributing to this growth.
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Multichannel integration

2011-03-31T00:00:00Z

What are the common problems encountered by retailers trying to manage inventory across many different sales channels and how can integration help?