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GalleryStore of the week: La Cave, department store Le Bon Marché, Paris
Visit a wine cellar in France and a winding, cavernous space with a damp atmosphere and a mild chill in the air is expected.
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OpinionBlog: Ted Baker comes top of the social networking class
Retailers unsure of how to use Twitter and Facebook should take a leaf out of Ted Baker’s book, which is a star pupil when it comes to using social networks.
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GalleryRetail Week Live: The top 10 stores from around the globe
Retail Week stores editor John Ryan gave delegates at Retail Week Live yesterday a whistlestop tour of the world’s most innovative stores. This gallery rounds up his top 10.
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NewsGrocer Tesco suspends organic vegetable box scheme
Tesco has suspended its Soil & Seed organic vegetable box scheme just four months after it launched due to IT problems.
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NewsCostcutter boss vows to up pressure on major grocers
Costcutter chief executive Darcy Willson-Rymer has vowed to up the ante on the Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons as the battle for the convenience grocery market intensifies.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales increase 14% in the run-up to Mother's Day
John Lewis records “another huge week” as sales at its department stores climbed 14% last week in the run-up to Mother’s Day
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NewsSir Philip Green in talks to expand Topshop/Topman US partnership
Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green aims to extend the partnership between his Topshop and Topman businesses and US department store group Nordstrom.
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Target opens first three Canadian stores
Target has opened its first three Canadian stores in Guelph, Milton and Fergus in the state of Ontario.The openings are intended as a pilot to prepare systems, train team members and determine operational readiness as the retailer prepares for the soft opening of 24 stores in Ontario later this month.Target ...
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EBay's new courier service attracts major US retailers
eBay’s new courier service, eBay Now has attracted major US retailers such as Target, Best Buy, Walgreens and Macy’s, reported Mashable.The service launched in October last year and is now available in San Francisco, New York and San Jose. The service allows shoppers to order items for same-day delivery throughout ...
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Gross sales rise at grocer Mercadona
Mercadona’s gross sales rose 7% to E17.8bn (£15.55bn) in 2012. Net income also increased 7% to E508m (£443.7m).The grocer invested E650m (£567.7m) to open 60 stores and hired 4,000 employees during the year, giving it a total staff count of 74,000.Mercadona is reportedly postponing global expansion.
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NewsSports Direct offers turnover deal on Republic stores’ rent
Republic’s owner, Sports Direct, has offered landlords 15% of stores’ turnover as part of a new lease proposal.
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NewsAnn Summers seeks prime locations to roll-out new shopfits
Ann Summers chief executive Jacqueline Gold has met landlords to explain the lingerie and sex toy retailer’s more sophisticated shopfit in a bid to secure prime locations.
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NewsMaternity specialist Mamas & Papas unveils new look after rebrand
Mamas & Papas is to push the button on a rebrand including a new logo, packaging, store design and improved services.
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NewsLaura Ashley launches a sweet shop
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of Laura and Bernard Ashley first producing printed headscarves at their Pimlico attic flat, retail search consultants Court & Spark created this cake complete with window displays and paving stones. Hansel and Gretel wouldn’t know where to start.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Is Carrefour’s strategic plan equal to the market?
Despite challenges in formats and geography, Carrefour’s 2012 results were above expectations and saw its first rise in domestic profit.
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AnalysisAnalysis: There’s more than one way to keep the tills ringing
Tesco turned up the pressure on price again this week with its Price Promise scheme. But price isn’t everything.
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OpinionComment: Special retail occasions are reasons to celebrate
The best retailers are the ones that give their customers a good reason to part with their hard-earned cash.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Opticial retailer Vision Express, Head Shots
The new Vision Express campaign separates itself from the competition with an ad that depicts spectacle wearers as active go-getters.
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InterviewQ&A: Poundland chief executive Jim McCarthy
Poundland chief executive Jim McCarthy speaks to Retail Week about the retailer’s performance and growth prospects.
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AnalysisOracle Retail Week Awards: How John Lewis led the way and outperformed its rivals
John Lewis won both Oracle Retailer of the Year and Brandbank Multichannel Retailer of the Year. Managing director Andy Street talks about its success.