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The new breed of top dogs
What do Kingfisher, DSGi and HMV have in common? They’re all being run by the new breed of management consultants turned retailers. Charlotte Dennis-Jones investigates
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AnalysisWhy low prices are not enough
People may be watching what they spend, but that hasn’t saved value specialists from collapse. George MacDonald surveys their prospects as they enter another tough year
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Specialist subject
With an increasing number of specialist retail property agencies being taken over by bigger companies, is there a future for specialists and what can they offer? Ben Cooper reports
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AnalysisReturns policies: 28 days later
A liberal returns policy can encourage loyal customers, but, if too relaxed, it can be abused and eat into profits. It’s all about striking the right balance, says Liz Morrell
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Take responsibility
As a retailer, the CSR agenda is something you can’t afford to be ignorant about. Environmental and ethical issues have never been higher on the agendas of both consumers and the media.
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Qualified to serve
Retailers from the sector’s giants right down to independents have been involved in drafting the new retail diploma, which aims to help school pupils understand what retail is all about. Katie Kilgallen investigates
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The greatest show on earth
EuroShop is the biggest show of its kind in the world and it only takes place once every three years. John Ryan previews the most important event in the shopfitting world
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AnalysisSchuh’s sure-footed approach to multichannel retail
About 3.5 million pairs of shoes are sold by Schuh each year, but its biggest store is not on the high street, it’s on the internet. In a rare interview, managing director Colin Temple tells Eric Musgrave how Schuh’s multichannel approach has helped it buck the shoe sector gloom
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10 THINGS WE LEARNT FROM CHRISTMAS
Retail Week reviews the turbulent Christmas period and the January trading updates for the key themes affecting retail, while (right) OC&C’s Christmas Trading Index lists the winners and losers
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Home for beds
Homestyle beds chief Bill Carrahar has taken a disparate group of stores and created a brand identity as he aims to give Dreams a run for its money. Jennifer Creevy meets him
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Room for manoeuvre?
At the Retail Week Property Directors’ Forum last week, retailers and landlords thrashed out the issues that keep them divided. Ben Cooper assesses who is in charge in the present climate
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A guide to carbon labelling
Climate change and, in particular, carbon footprints, are high on the agendas of Government, businesses and consumers alike.
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The importance of being earnest
So many retailers are jumping on the eco bandwagon that shoppers are becoming sceptical about the credibility of their promises. Katie Kilgallen says delivering on commitments will be crucial to keep them on side
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Farewell to cheap food
Food prices are going up – it’s official. But is the rising price of staples here to stay and is it really going to hit grocers’ margins or keep shoppers off the high street? James Thompson finds out
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Retail Week League Tables 2007: Top 100
Find out who made the grade over the past year in Retail Week’s annual scrutiny of the UK’s top retailers by sales and margins. By Retail Knowledge Bank senior partner Robert Clark
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Retail Week League Tables 2007: Top 20 privately owned retailers
Find out who made the grade over the past year in Retail Week’s annual scrutiny of the UK’s top retailers. By Retail Knowledge Bank senior partner Robert Clark
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Retail Week League Tables 2007: Top 20 operating margins
Find out who made the grade over the past year in Retail Week’s annual scrutiny of the UK’s top retailers. By Retail Knowledge Bank senior partner Robert Clark
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Disposal tactics
As retailing gets tougher, you would expect to see more portfolios of stores being dumped onto the market by retailers. Is a flood of space about to be offloaded? Ben Cooper investigates
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Short-term benefits
It might sound like a dream job, but interim management is not all long holidays, good pay and the freedom of being your own boss. Charlotte Dennis-Jones discovers why such roles are not for everyone