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AnalysisWhat it's like to work at Go Outdoors
The inside view from human resources and recruitment manager Simon Clayton
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OpinionRetail surgery: My business has increased the number of promotions it is doing - how can I ensure my strategy is effective?
My business has increased the number of promotions it is doing - how can I ensure my strategy is effective?
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Opinion
Retail surgery: What does the proposed repeal of the Land Agreements Exclusion Order mean to retailers?
What does the proposed repeal of the Land Agreements Exclusion Order mean to retailers?
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NewsGap reveals online plans and plots entry into Italy
Gap has confirmed plans to bring a direct ecommerce offer for both its eponymous fascia and Banana Republic to the UK later this year.
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NewsAdili to delist as deal is agreed with investor
Investor Luke Heron is to buy ethical etailer Adili and the retailer will be delisted from AIM.
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NewsFebruary sales outperform expectations says CBI
The UK high street outperformed expectations in February when retailers recorded the strongest growth in sales volumes in over two years, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said today.
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OpinionHard-to-read Mike Ashley rules the roost in sports retail
It has been months since the last scandal to hit sports retailers – perhaps Sports Direct’s Mike Ashley has been on an extended Christmas holiday?
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NewsAsda promotes Andrew Moore to George MD
Asda has promoted Andrew Moore to the position of managing director for its clothing brand George.
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NewsJJB Sports turnaround man Peter Williams to advise on EMI rescue
Former Selfridges chief executive and JJB Sports director Peter Williams has been drafted in to help with the rescue of troubled music business EMI.
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NewsDunelm’s value proposition drives growth
Dunelm has reported like-for-like sales up 15.4% in its interim results, bolstered by its “simply value for money” proposition.
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NewsEthel Austin and Au Naturale to shut 114 stores and make 1,048 redundancies
The administrators of value clothing chain Ethel Austin and sister homewares retailer Au Naturale have confirmed the closure of 114 stores and 1,048 redundancies.
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NewsTJX Europe full year like-for-like sales ahead 5%
TJX Europe, the operator of off-price retailer TK Maxx, said like-for-like sales rose 5% in the full year to January 30.
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NewsShop Direct to keep Welsh call centre open until end of December
Home shopping group Shop Direct has delayed plans to close one of its call centres in Newtown, Wales after talks with unions.
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NewsBooks Etc website goes down two days after launching
The Books Etc website has gone down just two days after launching.
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NewsHabitat makes redundancies as prelude to growth
Furniture and homewares retailer Habitat has unveiled a voluntary redundancy programme to cut costs, alongside a trading uplift and expansion plans.
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NewsMorrisons to wireless-enable manufacturing sites
Morrisons is to spend £1.5 million introducing wireless networks and devices at five of its manufacturing plants.
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OpinionWatch and learn
Retailers are beginning to emulate the idea-incubating cultures that exist within the most successful technology companies, but there is still some way to go before they admit that failure is not always defeat.
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News
Customer satisfaction with top retailers improves
Customers’ satisfaction with retailers improved for the first time after three quarters of small declines, according to the National Customer Satisfaction Index.
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NewsHouse of Fraser to open first overseas shops in Middle East
House of Fraser has entered into a partnership with Retail Arabia International to open stores in the Middle East.
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NewsWickes full year profits soar
DIY retailer Wickes experienced a 2.4% decline in like-for-likes in the seven weeks to February 20, but full year profits soared as the chain grew its market share.