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AnalysisSubdued luxury
The long-awaited launch of Banana Republic’s European flagship on Regent Street marks a fresh start for US retailers in London. John Ryan reports on Gap Inc’s finest
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Tour de force
Guy Critchlow has steered Kookaï back to profitability just over a year after taking the helm. He tells Amy Shields why its British and French influences have been a winning combination
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AnalysisPower to the people
Everyone’s a potential critic online. So how can you harness their views for the good of your brand? Joanna Perry investigates
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What does the downturn mean for retailers?
If any retailer remains doggedly optimistic about consumer spending, it’s time to think again. As Katie Kilgallen discovers, in an exclusive poll by ICM for Retail Week, the facts speak for themselves.
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Retail’s stealth tax
Changes to empty property rate relief laws that come into effect next week have infuriated retailers and landlords alike. Ben Cooper looks at how this could change the face of the retail property market
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AnalysisAnthony Thompson: High targets for George
Head of Asda’s clothing business Anthony Thompson intends to make George the UK’s biggest clothing retailer by 2011. James Thompson learns how he plans to get back on track
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Tough love
The going is tough for B&Q, but HR chief Martyn Phillips hopes to aid the recovery by drawing on the skills of its staff. He tells Charlotte Dennis-Jones how he is turning their enthusiasm into sales
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Tough talking
It’s no secret that life on the high street is tough at the moment and it’s the same story at out-of-town retail parks, with traditional tenants from a wide range of sectors all feeling the pinch.
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Altered images
The retail park landscape is changing as tenants put their faith in smaller unit sizes and operators fight the online threat to their businesses. Ben Cooper assesses the state of the market
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High style in High Wycombe
High Wycombe might not seem like the most obvious place for House of Fraser to show off its latest design format, but it works, says John Ryan. He takes a look at the fresh store
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Vital statistics
The demographics of the UK are changing and retailers need to keep up with who their customers are if they are to succeed on a local level. Joanna Perry looks at the importance of data collecting
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Fashion follower
Sarah Curran was confident her fashion e-tail business My-Wardrobe could work from the word go. She tells Charlotte Dennis-Jones why
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Panic over
False alarms that can get stores blacklisted by local police are a costly headache for retailers. But new services are available that claim to solve the problem. Katie Kilgallen investigates
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Multiple choice
Knowing how staff really feel about the business helps retailers improve satisfaction and productivity levels, so employee surveys deserve to be taken seriously. Liz Morrell reports on the options available
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Test the water
With a wave of overseas retailers homing in on the UK as a base for international expansion, Ben Cooper asks whether they will sink or swim in the volatile retail property market
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The house that John built
John King is making strides towards realising his ambition of turning House of Fraser into a UK Nordstrom. He talks to Amy Shields
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Bright ideas
There’s nobody better placed to find ways to improve your business than the staff who are in the thick of it. Charlotte Dennis-Jones finds out how retailers are encouraging shopfloor suggestions
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Foreign exchange
Local knowledge is an invaluable asset for retailers looking overseas for growth potential. But, as Katie Kilgallen finds out, posting staff abroad can bring a wealth of benefits too
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City supports Rose’s power shift but draws line under Morrisons
Marks & Spencer’s share price shrugged off controversy over Sir Stuart Rose’s shift into the role of executive chairman in June. Although down, the retailer’s share price performed better than the general retail sector over the week.
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French connection: The City View
French Connection profits dropped 22.5 per cent to £3.1 million for the year to January 31. Sales fell to £236.1 million.