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Star Qualities
Retail is all about entrepreneurial spirit, but is the industry’s landscape tougher than it used to be? Charlotte Dennis-Jones asks some of retail’s stars about the qualities needed to succeed
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Talent drought
Retailers are facing an IT meltdown as the number of people training in relevant technology courses drops. Mark Faithfull asks what is being done to help
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All in the brand
Marketing a scheme goes beyond a burst of activity around the launch; it’s about creating a brand that endures. By Liz Morrell
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The new green
It’s one thing to build an eco store, but another to make an existing store green. John Ryan visits Bournemouth’s M&S to assess its green makeover
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Retail Warehousing 2007
Retail Week presents a comprehensive lookat the Retail Warehousing sector in 2007Click below for moreRetail Warehousing
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AnalysisNo pain no gain
After a gloomy 24 months, the lettings market is beginning to pick up, but often because owners have cut the rent rather than a rush of new retailers eager to take space. John Ryanreports
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AnalysisRetail parks innovate as DIY stores slow expansion
As the UK’s DIY big-boxers slow expansion plans, downsize and even consider closing stores, landlords need to take innovative action to revive their parks, says Mark Faithfull
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The Rajah of Retail
Tycoon Kishore Biyani is proving a key figure in the explosion of Indian retail. George MacDonald meets him to find out how he has helped in shaping the country’s retail revolution
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AnalysisHarrods: Height of luxury
Iconic department store Harrods is being transformed by a huge refurbishment programme. Tim Danaher takes a walk around with managing director Michael Ward
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Mystery shopper October 12, 2007
The mission: to find a pair of trainersThe requirements: They should be suitable for gym use mainly, but also the occasional outdoor run, and cost about £80The time and place: mid-week in London
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Holidays are here again
The hike in statutory holiday entitlement that comes into effect this month may be well-received by staff, but how will retailers cope with the extra costs? Katie Kilgallen finds out
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AnalysisGrowing pains
Retail parks have evolved in a way that few could have envisaged five years ago. But is the rise of powerful fashion offers and comfortable coffee houses enough to gloss over deeper issues for some schemes? Mark Faithfull reports
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A walk in the park
Retail parks are trying to compete with town centre rivals by giving shoppers more reasons to stick around when they visit. Liz Morrell reports on the rise of experience-led schemes
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AnalysisBatten down the hatches
The lettings market for retail parks has faltered as bulky goods retailers start to feel the pinch from the downturn in consumer spending, so is this affecting the red-hot investment market? Jessica Price Brown consults the experts
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Fire in his belly
More famous today for his role as an investor in Dragons’ Den than as a shopkeeper, Theo Paphitis has made a career of rescuing retailers on the brink of collapse. Liz Morrell enters the Dragon’s lair
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AnalysisThe great outdoors
Fat Face has pioneered a new look at its Princesshay store in Exeter, targeting the Southwest’s outdoor pursuit fans. John Ryan heads for the hills to take a closer look
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Fit for a princess
The Princesshay opening has gone down a storm with shoppers, not least because of the raft of new retailers it houses. Jennifer Creevy takes a tour
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The right people skills
To their detriment, many recruiters prioritise previous retail experience over broader business experience. Charlotte Dennis-Jones asks whether retail experience really is crucial
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Feel-good factor
As feel-good food retailer Julian Graves celebrates its 20th birthday, Tim Danaher meets founder Nick Shutts to discuss its growing empire
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AnalysisClose to home
It has been a challenging year for Ikea, but the company is confident its new ad campaign has captured the consumer mood. Amy Shields learns more from its UK head Peter Hogsted