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OpinionPrimark is proving its value as others struggle
George MacDonald has written for Retail Week for more than 10 years, covering various sectors. He is a frequent TV and radio commentator on retail trends and issues.
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NewsHalfords partners with Olympic Cycle champion Victoria Pendelton
Halfords has partnered with World and Olympic Cycle champion Victoria Pendelton to design an exclusive range of women’s bikes.
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NewsGovernment rules out changes to pre-pack legislation
The Government has scrapped the introduction of new legislation which aimed to “improve transparency and confidence” in pre-pack administration deals.
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NewsVideo: Vision Express launches new ad
Man’s best friend will do anything to care for his owner, even saving him from an ugly pair of glasses, according to Vision Express’s new tv ad.
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NewsRetail sales suffer steepest fall in three years, says CBI
Retail sales suffered their biggest fall in three years in January, according to the CBI Distributives Trades Survey.
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NewsTributes paid to MFI legend Derek Hunt
Friends and colleagues have paid tribute to Derek Hunt, the former MFI boss identified with the retailer’s glory days, who died last week aged 72.
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NewsKiddicare acquires 10 former Best Buy stores
Online baby products retailer Kiddicare has snapped up the leases of 10 former Best Buy stores.
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NewsMorrisons brings back pay day offers
Morrisons has brought back its Big Pay Day Price Crunch campaign to capitalise on January pay packets.
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NewsPaul Mason quits Radley
Paul Mason has stepped down as chairman from handbag and accessories brand Radley.
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NewsFormer Dixons boss Clare to become Comet chairman
Former Dixons chief executive John Clare will take over as chairman of electricals retailer Comet following completion of its sale to private investor OpCapita next week.
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NewsPast Times buyer unlikely
Collapsed gift retailer Past Times is unlikely to be salvaged out of administration as KPMG embarks on a store closure strategy, it is understood.
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NewsRetail employment edges up 0.5% but outlook remains gloomy
Retail employment rose by a “modest” 0.5% in the final quarter of 2011 but the outlook remains downbeat, as 38% of retailers prepare to cut staffing levels this quarter.
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NewsDeadline for Peacocks bids looms as other retailers target the stores
Private equity firms including Permira and Cinven are understood to have ruled out buying Peacocks, while other investment firms and retailers eye its stores.
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Abercrombie & Fitch considers India expansion
Abercrombie & Fitch staff have visited India as it considers setting up shop in the country. An Abercrombie & Fitch spokesperson said: “We are constantly evaluating new opportunities for our brands, including new countries, for expansion.”Gap is also said to have stepped interest into the market after the government allowed ...
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Amazon considering entering India
Amazon may enter India via the launch of its market place platform in a bid to overcome foreign direct investment restrictions on multi-brand retail, it has been reported. Industry sources said the etail giant had already struck deals with other online retailers in preparation for the launch, which would initially ...
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Turnover improves at Shoprite
African grocery retailer Shoprite issued results for the first half of its financial year to December 2011. Turnover improved 13.2% to ZAR41.1bn (£3.3bn) while like-for-likes rose 8%. In its home market, the retailer’s sales increased 12.3% and by 6.8% on a like-for-like basis. Official statistics put food inflation at 9% ...
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NewsWHSmith top line expected to rise over the next five years
WHSmith is expected return to revenue growth over the next five years as it benefits from improved margin mix and overseas expansion.
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NewsHawkins Bazaar back in the game
The owner of Hawkins Bazaar, Primary Capital – which bought back the business out of administration last week – plans to revive the toy retailer by focusing on concessions and online as it appoints a new chief executive.
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NewsFeelunique.com ramps up overseas
Health and beauty retailer Feelunique.com is to ramp up its overseas presence by increasing its marketing activity as it strives to become the “Asos of the health and beauty market”, according to chief executive Aaron Chatterley.
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NewsKate upping retail return rates
The Duchess of Cambridge’s penchant for a high street ensemble has undoubtedly had a fillip on many retailers’ sales.