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Opinion
A pop at pop-ups
As Christmas draws near, is the purpose of the pop-up store changing and is this to be welcomed?
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NewsJohn Lewis sales slip as warm weather hits trade
John Lewis’s sales were down by 1.2% in the seven days to Saturday as unseasonably warm weather continues to affect sales.
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NewsFormer Asda COO Simon King appointed Wickes MD
DIY chain Wickes has appointed former Asda chief operating officer Simon King as its managing director.
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NewsTM Lewin profits up as it eyes further international growth
TM Lewin EBITDA rose 5% to £14.7m in the year to February 26 despite the “challenging conditions”.
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NewsJacques Vert warns on profits
Occasionwear specialist Jacques Vert has warned on profits after unseasonably warm weather and weak consumer confidence took a toll.
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News
Discounter Dia cuts 2011 sales forecast
Spanish-based discounter Dia has cut its sales forecast for 2011 due to troubles in the “complicated” French retail market, where its nine-month like-for-likes fell nearly 7%. In 2010, France accounted for nearly 27% of Dia’s sales worldwide. The retailer, which was spun off by Carrefour last July, said it now ...
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Net income rise for Abercrombie & Fitch
Clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch’s third-quarter results showed net income rose by 2% to $50.9m (£32.5m) while revenue soared 22% to $1.08bn (£690.3m). Revenue from stores open at least one year climbed 7%, including gains of 4% at Abercrombie & Fitch, 6% at Abercrombie Kids and 8% at Hollister. The ...
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NewsClothes when you’re feeling sorry for yourself
This humble clothes brand was discovered in the Ripley department store in Santiago.
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OpinionONS figures go viral
I’ve been resisting it for years, but a couple of weeks ago I finally tiptoed into Twitterland.
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GalleryThe Conran Shop: Designs on the future
The Conran Shop in Chelsea has traded for 25 years, but has been refurbished to give it greater relevance. John Ryan reports.
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GalleryAigle, Covent Garden
Shops selling a single category are thin on the ground – width, as well as depth, is normally deemed desirable by most retailers.
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GalleryIn pictures: Everything Everywhere new store model, Westfield, London
Mobile phone retailer Everything Everywhere opens a new store model at Westfield on Monday.
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NewsBoots debuts pop up shop on Oxford Street
Boots has opened its first pop up Christmas store on Oxford Street as it relocates one of its shops on the famous shopping destination.
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NewsSelfridges reveals Christmas frontrunners
Patriotic purchases and trendy technology are dominating sales at Selfridges in the lead up to Christmas.
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NewsJohn Lewis unveils virtual store
Department store John Lewis has launched its first virtual shop at Waitrose’s store in Brighton.
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NewsSwarovski to launch new lola&grace fascia next spring
Jeweller Swarovski is to launch a new format next year aimed at a younger audience, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsNew West End Company launches Secret Sales Spy to help bargain savvy shoppers
The New West End Company has launched its Secret Sales Spy initiative to help guide shoppers to the best promotions in the area today.
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GalleryIn pictures: Waitrose enjoys strong sales
Increased sales at Waitrose as a result of its tie up with Delia Smith and Heston Blumenthal have continued with another strong week of trading.
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NewsBlacks warns on profits as consumers cut spending
Embattled specialist retailer Blacks Leisure has issued a profit warning but insists it still has the support of its bankers.
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NewsFoot Locker to launch new fascia in the UK
US giant to unveil The Locker Room ‘concept’ store in Brent Cross