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Lidl reveals Greek investment plan
German Schwarz Group’s discount grocer Lidl has revealed a Greek investment plan of E100m (£81.1m) over the next three years.Lidl plans to open new stores, renovate shops and warehouses and invest in promotions and special offers. “Despite the current unfavourable market conditions, Lidl Hellas will continue to support the country,” ...
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Metro Group’s major shareholder to reduce its stake
Metro Group’s major shareholder, the Haniel family, plans to reduce its stake in the retailer by 4.24% over the next 18 months.After the divestment, the family’s stake in Metro Group will fall to 30.01%, although it will remain the largest single shareholder.The Haniels have already cashed in E7.9m (£6.4m) Celesio ...
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NewsPhilip Clarke set to axe loss-making Fresh & Easy
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke has nailed his colours to the mast with the launch of a strategic review of the retailer’s loss-making US business, Fresh & Easy, and the departure of highly regarded deputy chief executive Tim Mason.
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OpinionComment: Dixons’ celebrates first-half profit
Dixons has much to feel festive about. Last week, the Currys and PC World owner revealed its UK business had made a first-half profit for the first time in five years.
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OpinionComment: Retail predictions for 2013
It is said that there are two sorts of predictions: the lucky and the wrong. But I thought I should try my luck.
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AnalysisResponsive web design: What do retailers need to know?
With shoppers using tablets and mobiles as well as desktop PCs to view a retailer’s site, responsive web design means it will resize itself for that device
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AnalysisAnalysis: Which retailers have Christmas wrapped up?
From decoration to product ranges, everything must stand out in the festive season for the right reasons. Rebecca Thomson and Simon James take a walk along Oxford Street to find out which retailers are providing the best customer experience.
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OpinionBlog: Mason's departure may leave Tesco boss exposed
News that Tesco is to review the future of its loss-making US business Fresh & Easy, and part ways with his highly-regarded deputy CEO Tim Mason, once more demonstrate boss Philip Clarke’s ability to take the tough decisions, but the move will ask as many questions as it will answer.
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NewsRyman and Boux Avenue make TV ad debuts
Ryman Stationery and Boux Avenue, owned by retail tycoon and Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis, are both making their TV debuts this week to drive Christmas shoppers in-store and online.
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NewsFormer Dreams director Greg Suthern joins bed specialist
Former Dreams chief operating officer Greg Suthern has taken up the same role at retailer and supplier Studio Moderna Brands International.
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GalleryIn pictures: Mo Farah unveils new Virgin Media store format
Virgin Media has unveiled a new format store featuring a living room in store and interactive shopping walls.
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NewsVideo: Harvey Nichols - ‘Avoid A Same Dress Disaster’
Following on from last year’s ‘Walk of Shame’ Christmas film, Harvey Nichols has created a ‘tongue-in-chic’ alternative Christmas video, ‘Avoid A Same Dress Disaster’
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OpinionBlog: Reach out to the wealthy on Facebook
Much has been written about the potential – untapped or otherwise – of social media networks for fashion brands, but a new report by market research company Sparkler suggests that Facebook could help luxury brands reach out to Europe’s most affluent customers.
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NewsRetailers ignored as Chancellor shuns plea for business rates freeze
Chancellor George Osborne has dealt a blow to retailers, ignoring their pleas to freeze business rates and save them from a £175m bill next year.
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NewsComet: List of further stores to close
Comet has confirmed the locations of further store closures. Comet is to shut all of its stores by December 18 unless a buyer for the business can be found.
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NewsPotential white knight 'hopeful' over Comet deal
Comet suitor Clive Coombes remains “hopeful” a deal can be struck to save a large proportion of the beleaguered electricals retailer’s store estate.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Arcadia's Topshop and Topman prepare for global growth
Sir Philip Green is in talks with a US investor to sell a 25% stake of Topshop and Topman. Retail Week finds out what this might mean for the UK giant and its billionare owner.
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AnalysisProfile: Who is New Look's new boss Anders Kristiansen?
Anders Kristiansen is a name unfamiliar to most in the UK but as vice chief executive of Bestseller’s 5,500 store Chinese business he has been at the helm of a behemoth.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Tesco - not very Fresh & not very Easy
Tesco didn’t help themselves by launching a store format with a range that was not very fresh and not very easy to shop in.
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AnalysisTesco: What the analysts say
Tesco revealed today it is to conduct a strategic review of its lossmaking US chain Fresh & Easy as its third quarter sales slowed in the US and the UK. The City remained cautious over the company’s prospects.