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Sally Bailey, White Stuff: The right stuff
White Stuff has so far bucked the downturn with storming results and chief Sally Bailey wants to keep it that way. She tells Amy Shields why the tough market needn’t mean growth has to stop.
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Christmas store design in Paris
The Parisian retail scene has some real show-stoppers this Christmas. But is it better than London? John Ryan takes to the streets of the French capital to decide.
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Leasing IT systems: Up for rent?
Leasing IT systems can free up cash for retailers while still allowing them to invest and upgrade. But with banks increasingly wary of lending to the retail sector is it still an option, asks Liz Morrell.
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BCSC and MAPIC: The best of a bad situation
The atmosphere at this year’s BCSC and Mapic conferences was unsurprisingly subdued, but there are still some rays of hope for cautious optimists. Ben Cooper reports from the events.
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Asda: In good company
Celebrating long-serving staff is great for morale and keeping staff turnover down. Jennifer Creevy finds out how they do it at Asda.
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Video: The week in retail
TGi Friday: Retail Week's Tim Danaher and George MacDonald discuss the week's major stories in the UK retail industry, including the October ONS sales data, current trading and the future of Woolworths.
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Sir Terry Leahy: Retailers' vital role in regeneration
Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy believes retailers have a vital role to play in regenerating areas – even in the downturn. He shows Jennifer Creevy how his native Liverpool has benefited.
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Rate rage: £300m in 2009, £1bn from 2010: Why soaring business rates matter to retail
Retailers already pay £6 billion a year in business rates. As things stand, that will increase by about £300 million in 2009 and by as much as £1 billion in 2010.
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Online mystery shop: Signed sealed and delivered
In the current climate the battle for online market share is tougher than ever, so how are retailers’ sites performing in the crucial run-up to Christmas? Charlotte Hardie puts a selection to the test.
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UK property debuts: Safe trip
Making the first bold steps into the UK can be daunting for overseas retailers but getting in on the excitement of a new shopping centre can ensure a soft landing. Ben Cooper reports.
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National Geographic: International Geographic
National Geographic opened its first store in the world last week on Regent Street, featuring a medley of travel-related merchandise. John Ryan takes a trip around this novel store.
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IT leadership: Master of all trades
Retail IT directors are increasingly being tasked with a wider role and more responsibility. Joanna Perry asks why and assesses the impact of such shifts.
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AnalysisDSGi: The gloves come off
As he approaches the first anniversary of taking charge of DSGi, John Browett faces a mountain of problems. But as he tells Tim Danaher, if he can get the service right he is confident it can turn the corner.
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AnalysisCost cutting: The lean machine
In these cash-strapped times deep and sustainable cost cutting is the name of the game. Charlotte Hardie looks at how retailers can trim the fat without their service suffering.
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BrightHouse's Leo McKee: Safe as houses
BrightHouse may have its critics, but its no-strings credit model is well suited to the downturn. Chief executive Leo McKee tells Nicola Harrison why.
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Marks & Spencer: Top marks
M&S’s new store at Westfield London is a prototype in many ways, but it is also the outcome of more than four years’ work on different store formats. John Ryan tours its latest development.
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Supply Chain: The moving target
Supply chain optimisation is one area where retailers can’t afford to stop spending. Joanna Perry hears why quick and responsive systems are vital in the present climate.
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Rent holidays: Survival of the weakest
For retailers staring into the abyss a break from paying rent can be a last-gasp solution but, asks Ben Cooper, is it really always going to be the lifeline they are hoping for?
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Video: The week in retail, November 14, 2008
TGi Friday: Retail Week's Tim Danaher and George MacDonald discuss the week's major events in the UK retail industry, including Sir Philip Green's purchase of a stake in Moss Bros, Sainsbury's results and retailers' growing worries about insurance and business rates.
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Technology Marketing: Channel tuning
TV and print advertising are no longer the only places to put marketing spend. Joanna Perry explores some of the latest options.