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Can Duddy keep grocers at bay?
Asda chief Andy Bond is the latest in a long list of retailers to have set their sights on stealing a slice of the action from catalogue giant Argos. George MacDonald asks what their chances are
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Universal appeal
PC World’s marketing chief Niall O’Keeffe has only been doing the job for six months, but he has already got the brand talking to a wider audience. James Thompson learns his secret
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Stamp of approval
Is it really possible to measure the carbon footprint of a product? And is it actually worth trying? Katie Kilgallen finds out how retailers’ pilot projects are tackling the issue
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Many more women than men work in retail, yet barely any of them make it into the top jobs. Charlotte Dennis-Jones and Katie Kilgallen investigate
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Top Towns 2007
Retail Week presents a comprehensive lookat the top towns for retail in 2007Click below for more Top Towns 2007
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Top Towns Supplement 2007
Retail Week presents a comprehensive lookat the top towns for retail in 2007Click below for more Top Towns 2007
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Supply Chain 2007
Retail Week presents a comprehensive lookat the Supply Chain industry in 2007Click below for more Supply Chain Guide 2007
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Many hands make light work
Allowing other companies to market your business online can yield easy sales, but there are risks. Joanna Perry says technology can keep activity in check
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Christmas is coming
…and retailers are getting their stores ready. As the windows in London’s West End light up, John Ryan picks out the crackers and the turkeys
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Far East up West
After burning its fingers last time around, Uniqlo has returned to London in a new incarnation. Amy Shields meets Fast Retailing chief executive Tadashi Yanai
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A step too far?
Sainsbury’s sparked a public debate last month when it announced it would allow its Muslim employees to refuse to sell alcohol. An act of sensitivity, or political correctness gone mad? Charlotte Dennis-Jones reports
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Move over outlet centres
Now that there are so many value players around, the line between outlet centres and the high street has become blurred. John Ryan asks if there is still a call for such schemes
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Think global, act local
Everyone’s expanding internationally, but how does a retailer choose the right markets to enter? Charlotte Dennis-Jones reports on how to weigh up the risks involved
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Saving the pound
When Jim McCarthy was parachuted in to revive discount giant Poundland, sales were falling in a saturated discount market. Emily Seares finds out how he brought the chain back to life
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A passion for fashion
As increasingly high-tech systems help merchandisers mitigate the risks of their job, are software skills becoming more important to the role than old-fashioned intuition? Katie Kilgallen finds out
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Festive fundamentals
There’s no excuse for empty shelves in the run-up to Christmas, says Liz Morrell. Preparation should take place all year so that staff can be confident when it comes to the crunch
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Where next for Kingfisher?
Kingfisher boss Gerry Murphy’s decision to stand down represents a crossroads for the DIY giant. George MacDonald assesses his legacy
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The sky's the limit
Occupying a space the size of 50 football pitches and with high expectations to meet, Heathrow’s £4 billion Terminal 5 is pulling out all the stops. John Ryan checks out the nearly completed site
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United front
Retailers are waging war on antisocial behaviour – and it’s a battle they are winning. Alison Clements reports
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Sainsbury’s takes tumble while general retailers come out top
Sainsbury’s takes tumble while general retailers come out top