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AnalysisGood shop: The House of Cheese/Bad shop: Amazon.co.uk
By Michael Ross, co-founder, eCommera, and former chief executive, Figleaves
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AnalysisThe race is on for top spots in sports retail
Dave Whelan wants to turn JJB’s health club chain into a retailer ‘serious about sport’ again, pitching him into a competitive market.
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AnalysisSir Stuart Rose
He may have led M&S to renewed success, but Rose’s role at the retailer is being challenged. George MacDonald separates man from media
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AnalysisThe price of going private
In recession, it might be expected that an increasing number of retailers would turn to private label to ease their burdens. But what are shoppers’ perceptions of such ranges, asks John Ryan
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When suppliers break the chain
A supplier going bust has always been a logistical nightmare for retailers, but at the moment it is happening alarmingly often. Charlotte Hardie assesses how to minimise the impact
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AnalysisQuantity as well as quality
Bath has a strong high-end retail offer but always lacked the larger units demanded by the big high street chains. Ben Cooper finds out how a new centre will provide for the middle market
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Is freezing staff pay a step too far?
Ben Cooper weighs the savings to be made from putting off pay rises against the effect on morale
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AnalysisRay Kelvin: the ‘closest man to Ted’
Ted Baker chief executive Ray Kelvin takes an unorthodox approach to retail. Amy Shields talked to him as he prepared to post results
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AnalysisAt home with M&S
M&S’s latest Home store, in Cardiff, has moved the format on and even added food to help drive precious footfall.
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AnalysisLoss prevention IT: Beating the new crime wave
Retailers face a potential tidal wave of theft and fraud as recession-hit consumers increasingly turn to crime. Now more than ever, says Alison Clements, stores need to invest in loss prevention IT.
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AnalysisMiddle East gets snared by the slowdown
It’s been one of the development wonders of recent years, but the Middle East’s retail property market has come unstuck
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Middle East jobs: Gulf retail in transition
The Middle Eastern job market, once a hot spot for UK retailers, has shrunk in line with the global economy. But as Liz Morrell finds, there are still openings for the right applicants
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Well-travelled workers have an edge
Working in retail abroad is a sure-fire way of getting ahead back in the UK.
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Sir David Jones: JJB's saviour?
The man who took on out of shape JJB Sports is famously brave, but has a track record for turning around seemingly lost causes, says Lisa Berwin.
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AnalysisJustin King: Making life taste better for everyone
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King talks exclusively to Jennifer Creevy about defying critics and the grocer’s ‘universal appeal’.
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Baugur’s bankruptcy
Baugur’s collapse signals the end of one of retail’s most colourful investors. Our new regular column explains what its demise means for the retail scene.
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AnalysisAdrian Thompson: At the heart of change at New Look
As New Look plans its HQ move, a cultural shift is already afoot. Group business change director Adrian Thompson tells Joanna Perry why IT underpins this and of the changes involved.
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No time to stand still
Rising voids and falling tenant numbers have pushed the balance of power on retail parks in favour of the retailer, so landlords need to make their schemes work harder. Liz Morrell reports.
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AnalysisOnline retail: Why there's no place like home in a downturn
Despite the gloom in the wider market, online continues to grow impressively. Charlotte Hardie surveys the state of the e-tail sector as we enter recession, and how to keep ahead of the game.
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AnalysisMy Liberec: A Tesco store, but not as we know it
Virtually no Tesco signage and an array of brands makes the grocer’s first true department store a one-off. John Ryan visits its Czech home.