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AnalysisBuilding a global empire
Fashion tycoon Sir Philip Green is seeking out new growth opportunities despite harsh trading conditions at home. George MacDonald reports.
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AnalysisIndia’s historic reforms will draw international players
The Indian cabinet has passed the bill on foreign direct investment (FDI) and agreed to allow 51% holdings in multi-brand and 100% in single-brand retail, making it one of the biggest economic reforms in the country’s history.
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OpinionComment: Home Retail Group needs more emphasis on click-and-collect
Home Retail Group is far from the only high-profile retailer facing declining fortunes and Retail Week Knowledge Bank’s profile tracks the detail and analyses the numbers behind the headlines for both Argos and Homebase.
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OpinionLook hard enough, and retail’s glass is half full
The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement will have prompted a brief sigh of relief from retailers.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I ensure my online customers remain loyal?
How can I ensure my online customers remain loyal in the face of growing competition in internet retailing?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Online payment technology: What's best for my business?
How do I decide what online payment technology is right for my business?
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OpinionReviving Clintons
At the global property conference Mapic two weeks ago, one of the main questions on the lips of landlords and agents was ‘what will Clintons do with its 800-strong store estate?’
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NewsCarphone Warehouse's Dunstone backs Boxpark mall
Carphone Warehouse founder Charles Dunstone has put his backing behind maverick pop-up mall Boxpark which opens on Saturday.
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Opinion
Dune rolls out product videos
Footwear retailer Dune is planning to roll out videos of its entire range online after seeing an increase in conversion rates on products with video.
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NewsWaitrose steps up social media presence
Waitrose is ramping up its spend on social media in the run up to Christmas.
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NewsJohn Lewis sees sales rise
John Lewis has recorded a 10.5% uplift in sales this week with Christmas spending in full swing.
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NewsNew Wickes boss Simon King ‘excited’ by the challenge ahead
Wickes new boss Simon King hopes to bring strong leadership qualities to the DIY retailer after being appointed managing director.
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NewsWorkers protest at Tesco store in China
Workers at a Tesco store in China have blockaded the shop ahead of its closure.
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News‘Affection’ for MFI will help online relaunch
The new boss of revived furniture retailer MFI has insisted the brand still has resonance.
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NewsReiss creates global marketing role
Fashion retailer Reiss has appointed Matteo Atti in a newly created role of global head of marketing.
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NewsTesco expected to win Christmas food spend
More than half of UK households will do their Christmas grocery shopping at Tesco this year.
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NewsHugo Boss to launch first UK Hugo stand-alone
Upmarket fashion brand Hugo Boss is to launch its first stand-alone store for its Hugo brand as it mulls opening its first womenswear fascia in the UK.
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NewsPublic sector strike prompts surge in shopping
Yesterday’s public sector strikes brought retailers a fillip as many people took advantage of a day off work to go shopping.
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NewsB&Q third quarter profits surge, helped by Indian summer
Profits at DIY giant Kingfisher, owner of B&Q, surged in the third quarter as the group benefited from self-help measures such as more direct sourcing and common ranging.