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Casino to take full control of Brazilian supermarket chain
French retailer Casino has started the process to take full control of Brazilian supermarket chain Companhia Brasileira de Distribuição SA (CBD). Casino said it had informed Abilio Diniz, head of the Diniz Group, which currently controls CBD, of its decision to exercise its right to appoint the chairman of the ...
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Decrease in net sales for computer games retailer GameStop
Computer games retailer GameStop’s net sales fell 3% to $3.58bn (£2.25bn) for the fourth quarter ended January 28. Net income dropped to $174.7m (£109.6m) from $237.8m (£149.2m) a year earlier due to significant charges and lower sales. Like-for-like sales fell 3.6%. The retailer said it expected its 2012 results to ...
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NewsTed Baker boss has something to celebrate
Retail Week found Ted Baker boss Ray Kelvin in buoyant mood last week.
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AnalysisGlobal ambitions for Karen Millen
Karen Millen’s move to hire a global retail director is part of a bold overseas strategy that is propelling growth. Gemma Goldfingle reports.
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AnalysisProfile: Susanne Given, SuperGroup chief operating officer
SuperGroup today revealed its chief operating officer Susanne Given has stepped down. Retail Week profiled Given in 2012 when she took on the role.
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NewsGovernment launches Portas Plus plans to rescue failing high streets
The Government has pledged almost £13m to save suffering high streets as it is this morning expected to accept the “vast majority” of recommendations made by the Portas Review.
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NewsBlacks set to rebrand as turnaround takes shape
Outdoor retailer to focus on product and store refits as it targets family market.
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NewsStrong website helps Ryman bounce back
A stronger website and wider product range have helped the retailer’s profits to bounce back.
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NewsTwo senior Bhs executives step down
Two senior executives of Sir Philip Green’s fashion and homewares retailer Bhs have left the business.
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NewsSuperdrug gives key London stores an Olympics makeover
Health and beauty retailer Superdrug says it is transforming 21 of its London stores in time for the Olympics in July.
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NewsPets at Home to unveil Hong Kong sourcing base
Pets at Home is preparing for “ambitious growth” as it starts directly sourcing “innovative” new products through its first Asian office.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Waitrose, The young Heston Blumenthal
Waitrose’s partnership with Heston Blumenthal has helped elevate the retailer beyond the common grocery shop, prompting customers to associate the grocer with experimental and unusual food.
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OpinionGame must bridge the trust gap to power up
The immediate aftermath of Game’s collapse into administration – 2,000 jobs slashed and 277 stores closed – makes it the most significant failure of a listed retailer since Woolworths.
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OpinionHalfords misses the cold starts
The balmy spring weather may be welcomed by most Brits, but it has not been helping those retailers that rely on a bit of cold weather to help drive sales.
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AnalysisInditex to invest £795m in 500 new stores worldwide
On the back of strong 2011 results, Spanish clothing retailer Inditex has revealed capital expenditure of around E950m (£795m) for 2012 as the retailer plans to open about 500 new stores across the globe to take its total past 6,000.
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OpinionA fresh angle on point of difference
Quality fresh food is a key differentiator in a crowded market place, says Mike Coupe.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Clare Gilmartin, Vice president of eBay Marketplaces EU
Clare Gilmartin, Vice president of eBay Marketplaces EU, tells Retail Week about her life working in retail.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Sales volumes at the expense of margins - is this the right thing to do?
We have cash flow problems, so should we focus on driving sales volumes at the expense of margins?
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OpinionRetail surgery: What should I consider when integrating merchandise planning?
What are the major stumbling blocks when trying to integrate merchandise planning across a number of channels?
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NewsH&M is to launch a new upmarket fascia next year
H&M is to launch a new fascia premium next year.