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Less is more
Boots is on a mission to reduce shrinkage to new lows with integrated security systems. Head of loss prevention Robert Jennings talks Joanna Perry through the project
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The green mile
Just when retailers thought they had worked out how to be more eco-friendly, it turns out local sourcing isn’t always the answer. Katie Kilgallen tackles the complexities of greener sourcing
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Chorus of approval
Asda food trading director Darren Blackhurst is keen to sing the praises of the retailer’s revamped food offer, but as James Thompson reports, inflation is threatening to strike a note of discord
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A happy union?
With a large, wealthy catchment area and a clutch of city centre schemes cashing in on it, Aberdeen’s retail landscape is thriving. But will the arrival of another centre upset the balance? Ben Cooper investigates
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Break from the norm
Zara’s new Oxford Street flagship is still minimalist, but it’s a far cry from the forgettable interiors of the past. John Ryan takes tour
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Star quality
Managers who go above and beyond the call of duty can take their stores into a different league. But just how do you spot a potential great among the crowd? Katie Daubney investigates
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Send out the right message
As the market gets tougher, landlords are having to become more imaginative to get customers in. But, as Ben Cooper discovers, how the marketing budget is spent can remain a contentious issue with retailers
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Sales of the unexpected
Whether the result of a Brit Awards coup or the latest Delia, being caught off-guard when demand for a product soars can lead to lost sales and unhappy customers. By Charlotte Dennis-Jones
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Keep it in the family
Baugur’s bid for Moss Bros last week has sparked a bitter war of words over the retailer’s future. As the battle hots up, Lisa Berwin looks at what lies ahead for the venerable brand
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AnalysisRegional retailers: Local heroes
Regional retailers may not be able to compete with the national heavyweights on size, but they have plenty else going for them. Katie Kilgallen takes a look at some of the most successful
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Shopfit ’til you drop
EuroShop took place last week and the faithful flocked to examine the new, the eccentric and the must-haves. John Ryan went along for a nose around
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The weakest link
Getting tills ready for the switch-over to Chip and PIN caused major headaches for retailers. But the problems haven’t ended there, as Joanna Perry discovers
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AnalysisTechnology in luxury retail: No imitation
Their customers may have lavish budgets, but are luxury retailers big spenders when it comes to the technology they use in their businesses? Joanna Perry investigates
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The high life
The sometimes glamorous world of luxury retail can seem a very different lifestyle to working in high street multiples but, as Katie Kilgallen discovers, there’s plenty to learn from both sides
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Best of British
Proud to be flying the flag for home-grown luxury in his role as chief executive of Gieves & Hawkes, Mark Henderson tells Charlotte Dennis-Jones why English tailoring is a cut above
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A bubble about to burst?
Luxury retail has held firm as the rest of the UK market has faltered. But can it continue to be immune to the economic slowdown? Charlotte Dennis-Jones investigates
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Leading lady
Concetta Lanciaux is universally credited with changing the face of both LVMH and the fashion world at large. She tells Charlotte Dennis-Jones why, after more than two decades at the luxury group, her work is done
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AnalysisWestfield London: Centre of luxury?
The much-vaunted Westfield London scheme at White City may have bagged Louis Vuitton for its planned luxury retail area, but can it really draw top-name brands and big-money customers away from the West End? Ben Cooper reports
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Frill seekers
As high street retailers join the “push for posh”, blurring the line between themselves and high-end players, can luxury stores maintain their point of difference? John Ryan reports.