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NewsMorrisons hopes England World Cup backing will drive footfall
Morrisons retail director Mark Gunter expects the grocer’s support of England’s FIFA World Cup 2018 bid to drive new shoppers to its stores.
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Astley Clarke adds talent as growth continues
Luxury jewellery etailer Astley Clarke has strengthened its team as sales for the brand continue to grow.
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NewsNext plans US concession for Lipsy brand
Lipsy, the young fashion brand owned by Next, is in talks with US retailers to make its first foray into the country.
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NewsLondon Fashion Week goes digital with live-streamed 3D video
The fashion world this week descended on London Fashion Week in what was the first season that the event streamed its shows digitally to a global audience.
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Walmart reports sales up 1%
Walmart has reported net sales of $405bn (£260bn) for its financial year to January 31, 2010 - an increase of 1% on the previous year.Income from continuing operations attributable to Walmart increased 8.8% to $14.4bn (£9.2 bn). Full-year net sales from the international division were $100.1bn (£64bn), a 1.3% increase ...
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NewsClaire's opens Alice in Wonderland pop-up store
Jewellery and accessories retailer Claire’s has opened a pop-up shop to coincide with the release of the Alice in Wonderland film.
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NewsTesco ramps up Fairtrade clothing
Tesco is gunning to become number one in volume for Fairtrade cotton clothing, as it doubles its range of Fairtrade cotton school uniforms.
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AnalysisStock pools: The single source solution
As multichannel operations mature and seek greater efficiency, some retailers are moving to single stock pools. If managed properly these can have numerous benefits
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OpinionRetail's political struggle
The general election, already in full swing though yet to be declared, has been unsettling retail sector investors all year.
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AnalysisWhat Duane Reade can do for Walgreens
Walgreens is set to acquire New York-based drugstore chain Duane Reade in a $1.08bn (£662m) deal that includes the assumption of the latter’s $475m (£293m) debt.
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OpinionNo guarantee of success for foreign retailers
Cortefiel’s decision to come to the UK is positive news for the high street. While there is a need for a clearout of brands that have had their day, our shopping streets and malls need to be continually refreshed with new names that will draw the shoppers.
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OpinionDeal with complaints first time
Don’t let complaints escalate - deal with them swiftly from the front line
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OpinionFactors that define retail success
The trading climate to come will magnify the differences between the strong and the weak. So what are those differences?
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Analysis
Social media
The increasing use of social media has opened up a world of possibilities for retailers to connect with consumers, but there are rules of engagement
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GalleryKronometry 1999, New Bond Street
French watch retailer Kronometry 1999 is exactly what you would expect of a store on New Bond Street.
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AnalysisJulian Dunkerton: from market stall to stock market
On the verge of a £400m float, SuperGroup has proved a fashion triumph. That’s no surprise given co-founder Julian Dunkerton’s eye for a winning brand, says Lisa Berwin
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AnalysisGuerrilla marketing gets results for retailers
They may smack of gimmickry but guerrilla marketing techniques can have far-reaching results and could warrant a place in retailers’ communications campaigns.
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GalleryHMV and Waterstone’s: Joined-up thinking
The HMV Group has just opened its first joint HMV and Waterstone’s store, near Newcastle. John Ryan visits to see if the new format works
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AnalysisCountrywide: creating a modern proposition for rural retail
How has Countrywide overcome the challenges of rural retailing to become a modern proposition? George MacDonald finds out
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Tackling mass recruitment
How do retailers that are expanding rapidly manage recruiting for stores, asks Liz Morrell