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NewsSuperdrug drops celebrity ads as it switches marketing focus to service
Superdrug is dropping Gavin & Stacey star Joanna Page from its ads as its switches marketing focus to customer service after delivering a stellar Christmas.
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NewsNRF: Shoppers want global retail experience tailored for local needs
Shoppers demand a global retail experience, yet they want it localised for their needs and expectations, according to research which shows that Amazon is consumers’ top choice.
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NewsNRF: Tesco to give store managers control over localised ranges
Tesco is to start giving store managers more power as the retailer increases localisation of its ranges, chief information officer Mike McNamara said at the NRF conference in New York on Tuesday.
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NewsNRF: Coles calls for grocers to study store cupboards
Grocers should operate their supply chains based on what is in their customer’s pantry in the future, says Coles general manager, merchandise and logistics, Dimitrios Bairaktaris.
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NewsThe Co-operative Food poaches Sainsbury's Andrew Mann in management reshuffle
The Co-operative Food has reshuffled its management team poaching Sainsbury’s director Andrew Mann and former New Look and Asda IT director Howard Reed.
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NewsFrench Connection posts like-for-like slump as it delays Sale
French Connection delivered a 2.9% like-for-like slump in the 24 weeks to January 12, pulled down by the premium fashion retailer delaying its festive Sale by one week.
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NewsThorntons total sales rise over Christmas despite like-for-like fall
Thorntons has reported an uplift in total revenue in the second quarter despite a slump in company-owned sales as the chocolatier continues to close stores.
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NewsTesco and Iceland embroiled in horsemeat controversy
An investigation by food safety officials is underway to discover how beefburgers contaminated with horsemeat were sold in supermarkets including Tesco, Iceland and Aldi.
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NewsN Brown sales like-for-likes jump 7.9% over golden quarter
Outsize fashion group N Brown like-for-likes climbed 7.9% over the 19 weeks to January 12 as it invested an extra £2m in customer recruitment.
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NewsGrocers and Amazon expected to benefit most if HMV was to shut
The big four grocers and Amazon are expected to be the biggest beneficiaries if collapsed entertainment retailer HMV were to shut all its stores and close down completely.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Selfridges, Mr Selfridge Twitter Campaign
The brand new ITV costume drama Mr Selfridge debuted last week on Sunday with sky-high viewing figures and has been hailed by TV critics as the new Downtown Abbey.
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NewsGoldsmiths owner Aurum posts 9% like-for-like growth over Christmas
Aurum, owner of jewellers Goldsmiths and Mappin & Webb, posted a 9% jump in UK like-for-likes in the Christmas trading period driven by watch sales.
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NewsNRF: Walmart boss Bill Simon says retailers need to lead economic renewal
Retailers need to play a central role in leading an economic renewal, Walmart chief executive Bill Simon said at the NRF conference in New York today.
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InterviewQ&A: Halfords chief executive Matt Davies speaks on its third quarter update
Halfords posted flat like-for-likes up 0.4% for the retail business today as it modestly upgraded its profit forecast for the year. Chief executive Matt Davies explains the results.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What next for HMV as it prepares to file for administration?
HMV is on the verge of collapse as it prepares to officially appoint Deloitte as administrator. With a strong brand and a lot of good will among the public and suppliers for the retailer, there is a chance the business could be bought out of administration in some form. Retail Week takes a look at the likely options on the table for administrator Deloitte.
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AnalysisIn numbers: HMV's sales and profits over the last 12 years
HMV filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators last night, following a turbulent time for the retailer after posting an £82.1m pre-tax loss last year. Retail Week plots its sales and profits over the last decade.
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OpinionNick Bubb's Verdict: HMV - Something can be salvaged from the wreckage
The obituaries of HMV are being written, but rumours of its imminent demise may have been exaggerated, as there seem to be reasonable hopes that something can be salvaged from the wreckage.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why is HMV's Canadian business performing strongly?
As HMV’s UK business enters administration after battling market pressures, Retail Week asks how the entertainment retailer’s Canadian business is achieving strong growth.
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NewsHMV boss "convinced" retailer can be saved as it teeters on the brink
HMV boss Trevor Moore is “convinced” the business can be rescued despite the entertainment specialist putting Deloitte on standby as administrator.
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NewsMamas & Papas cuts pre-tax losses as it invests in growth plan
Mamas & Papas cut its pre-tax losses in its last financial year despite sales remaining flat as it invested in its plan to become one of the biggest global nursery brands in five years.