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NewsNew Look to accelerate store refurbs after profits jump
Fast-fashion giant plans to double store overhauls against last year and add about 200,000 sq ft of space
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NewsHome Bargains online clampdown catches thieves
Home Bargains’ online initiative to tackle in-store theft has led to more than 20 prosecutions.
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NewsRetailers join forces to combat crime
Retailers including Argos and Iceland have teamed up to fund a new initiative that aims to tackle serious and organised crime.
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AnalysisFlower power
Canny operators are turning the humble garden centre into an anchor for retail schemes. Mark Faithfull unearths some trailblazing examples
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GalleryStanley Gibbons: Stamp of authority
A revamp of stamp retailer Stanley Gibbons’ London flagship creates a modern space for a slightly old-fashioned pastime. John Ryan learns what the new-look store offers the 21st century collector
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AnalysisThere’s a brand new world in store
Rebranding is often written off as no more than an expensive new logo. But when executed properly, the exercise can put a spotlight on real business change, as Joanna Perry discovers
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AnalysisJohn Clare: Can he revive revive JJB Sports?
The former DSGi chief faces a tough challenge to resuscitate JJB as its newly appointed chairman. George MacDonald assesses his credentials
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GalleryNext, Oxford Street
Next has had a store on the corner of Oxford Street and New Bond Street for a long time, and it seems to have been closed for ages. In fact, it has been undergoing a revamp since January, and last Friday it reopened
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OpinionThe minefield of OFT investigations
With a heavy heart, I read last week that a company I know is getting caught up in an OFT inquiry.
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OpinionThe human touch
Online growth is a huge opportunity for retailers but stores are still central
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OpinionAsda’s swoop on Netto could be just the start
Few stories in retail come completely out of the blue, but last week’s £778m takeover of Netto’s UK business by Asda took everyone by surprise.
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AnalysisRetailers root for England
As the World Cup approaches, retailers are busy planning their own match tactics to draw the crowds and tap the lift in consumer sentiment the tournament brings.
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AnalysisTengelmann loses its appetite for food retail
The extraordinary transformation of the Tengelmann Group has taken another leap, with the sale of its 300-outlet Austrian discount division Zielpunkt to Luxembourg-based investment and restructuring fund BluO.
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at Dreams
The inside view from Dreams resources director Suzanne Taylor
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AnalysisJobs that can make a difference
A career in ethical retailing can be demanding but rewarding
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OpinionRetail surgery: There is a new environmental certification for product packaging. How should we go about attaining it?
There is a new environmental certification for product packaging. How should we go about attaining it?
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OpinionRetail surgery: We’ve heard retailers are claiming back VAT on their delivery contracts. Why is this and can we do it, too?
We’ve heard retailers are claiming back VAT on their delivery contracts. Why is this and can we do it, too?
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US Borders narrows loses
Borders has reported a reduced loss in its first quarter, but sales at the bookseller continue to decline as consumers shifted to digital media offered by rivals.The net loss narrowed to $64.1m (£44.3m) in the three months to May 1, from $86m (£59.5m) a year earlier. Revenue dropped to $547.2m ...