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GalleryDigdeep, Richmond
The point where sportswear collides with casualwear can go one of two ways - into the realms of the chavtastic, or into the world of the poshboy relaxing at the weekend.
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AnalysisRail distribution
In an attempt to drive sustainability some retailers are switching their distribution from road to rail. But how effective is the switch?
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OpinionDifferentiation will be key in 2011
It’s that time of year for peeping over the parapet to stare at the new year.The trouble with predictions is that so often the reality turns out to be much wilder than the forecasts.
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OpinionDon’t blame the weather
Retailers shouldn’t be at the mercy of shifts in weather if they plan properly, says David Wild
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AnalysisWeb sales to be a cracker this Christmas
With an increasing number of people shopping online, Gemma Goldfingle looks at how retailers are harnessing the web to boost seasonal sales
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AnalysisMedia Markt to face stiff local competition in China
Metro Group’s Media Markt opened its long-awaited first store in China last month, marking the entry of the second international electricals retailer into the country.
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OpinionTesco leads overseas charge
Fresh from being shown around its Asian operations, brokers agree that international is Tesco’s most significant growth opportunity.
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AnalysisGet online returns right
Retailers need to be at the top of their game when handling returns to offer piece of mind to online shoppers. Charlotte Hardie reports
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OpinionTime for Oxford Street to become traffic-free
Between tube strikes, snow and students being kettled in Oxford Circus, it’s not been a great week for West End retailers. Thank goodness for the traffic-free day on Saturday, the one day a year that shows Oxford Street could actually be a pleasant place to shop.
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NewsFirebox launches Christmas gift giveaway
Online retailer Firebox has launched a Christmas promotion called ‘20 prizes on a little donkey’, giving customers the opportunity to win a prize each day until December 20.
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NewsGap sales up in November but international suffers slight drop
US fashion giant Gap’s like-for-like sales rose 4% in November but its international arm, which includes UK sales, was down 1%.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports flat week so far, with sales hit by snow
John Lewis has reported flat sales from Sunday to Wednesday compared with last year, as the snow impacted footfall and sales.
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NewsPeacocks latest retailer to offer Kate Middleton-style dress
A Kate Middleton-inspired dress is to be sold in value chain Peacocks for £14 from the end of December.
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NewsBruce Oldfield in bookies lead to design Kate Middleton's dress
Bruce Oldfield, a favourite designer of the late Princess Diana, is the front runner to create Kate Middleton’s bridal dress, according to an Irish bookmaker.
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NewsWalmart trials new format in China
Walmart has embarked on a new strategy in China in a bid to reach lower-income and rural shoppers.
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NewsGaleries Lafayette progresses with move into China
French department store group Galeries Lafayette has reportedly entered a joint venture with fashion retail company IT to open stores in China, three years after the companies signed an informal agreement.
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NewsOFT hits out at misleading price promotions
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has sent a stark warning to retailers about misleading price promotion offers.
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NewsKingfisher profits up but B&Q sales down
Kingfisher has reported an 8.2% increase in third quarter profits, but like for like sales were down 4.2% in the UK.
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NewsJJB likely to breach banking covenants
JJB Sports has said it is likely it will breach its banking covenants as trading conditions have remained challenging and like-for-like sales remained below expectations.
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NewsFortnum & Mason records first profit in six years
Luxury department store Fortnum & Mason has recorded a profit for the first time in six years alongside record sales.