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OpinionGroundhog Day for Tom Singh at New Look
New Look founder Tom Singh must have hoped that, aged 62, he could look forward to putting his feet up and enjoying his millions rather than being back on the operational frontline of fashion retail.
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AnalysisTackling retail’s seasonal flu
Staff sickness rises sharply in winter. Rebecca Thomson finds out how Liberty dealt with it
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at Dwell Furniture
The inside view from marketing director Sean Galligan
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OpinionPick n Pay launches Smart Shopper loyalty scheme
South Africa’s second largest grocery retailer Pick n Pay has launched the country’s largest and most extensive loyalty programme, named Smart Shopper.
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OpinionHolding the power over retailers
Credit insurers are exploiting their dominant market position, says Simon Burke
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GalleryLandmark, Mumbai
This 42,000 sq ft store on a single floor, from Indian book and music retailer Landmark, aims to do that which retailers operating in the sector everywhere are seeking to do: arrest the stagnation or decline of business owing to online alternatives.
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NewsTom Singh reinstates Roger Wightman in New Look buying role
New Look founder Tom Singh has reappointed Roger Wightman to the role of group buying director at the fast-fashion chain just weeks after he was ousted by former chief executive Carl McPhail.
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NewsRetail sales volumes down 1% on previous month
The volume of retail sales excluding petrol was down 1% in February on the previous month, while value, excluding petrol, was down 0.4% according to the Office of National Statistics.
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NewsShoppers complain over Waitrose's new website
Waitrose has suffered a blow after customers complained of problems on its new £10m website, which was launched with much fanfare two weeks ago.
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NewsClinton Cards first half profits fall 41%
Clinton Cards pre-tax profit plunged 41% in the first half of its 2011 financial year.
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NewsTed Baker pre-tax profits up 24.2%
Ted Baker pre-tax profit rose 24.2% to £24.2m in its full-year results but the quirky fashion retailer warned that the outlook for 2011 is uncertain.
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NewsPlay.com customer email addresses leaked
Entertainment etailer Play.com has suffered a possible security breach after customers complained of receiving spam emails to addresses only used for transactions on its site.
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NewsHotel Chocolat opens first phase of its hotel in St Lucia
Chocolatier Hotel Chocolat has opened the first phase of its hotel at its cocoa plantation in St Lucia.
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NewsMarks & Spencer strikes design partnership with Sir Terence Conran
Marks & Spencer has struck a partnership with legendary designer and retailer Sir Terence Conran to produce an exclusive home collection.
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NewsKingfisher profits up 23%
DIY giant Kingfisher has reported full-year pre-tax profits up 23% to £670m and said it will ramp up expansion and continue to focus on value for shareholders through the priorities of management, capital and returns.
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NewsNext posts profit rise and warns that retail landscape has been transformed
Fashion giant Next has reported record profits but warned that the retail landscape has fundamentally changed.
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NewsLiberty to revamp beauty hall
Iconic department store Liberty is to almost double the size of its beauty hall and unveil a new theatrical feel.
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NewsPatagonia to open its first UK company-owned store
Californian outdoor brand Patagonia is to open its first UK company-owned store in London’s Covent Garden this summer.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Will mobile phone discount vouchers become the new face of loyalty schemes?
Will mobile phone discount vouchers become the new face of loyalty schemes and how can we, as a retail brand, ensure they are used to our advantage?
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NewsM&S use of Interflora as a keyword on Google may be stopped
Trademark laws that apply to internet advertising may be due to change as it emerges that Marks & Spencer’s use of Interflora as a Google keyword may be stopped.