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AnalysisWhat is Planning Policy Statement 4?
Local authorities are to be asked to look at the impact of an out-of-town scheme rather than the need for one. So what does this planning change mean for retailers?
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AnalysisPermanent lessons from temps
Despite a fleeting presence, Christmas staff can give your business key insights.
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OpinionRetail surgery: We use wireless payment terminals in our stores for busy queues and have heard the rules on using them are changing. What do we have to do?
We use wireless payment terminals in our stores for busy queues and have heard the rules on using them are changing. What do we have to do?
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can we ensure that we are not putting the company at risk when we interview staff accused of fraud or other disciplinary incidents?
How can we ensure that we are not putting the company at risk when we interview staff accused of fraud or other disciplinary incidents?
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AnalysisOn the right channel?
With most online retail propositions now up to scratch in terms of customer delivery, what’s the best way and which is the best channel to differentiate your offer?
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GalleryStore of the week: Superdry, New York
The eyes of many British retailers seeking to advertise that they are global brands seem, in many high-profile instances, to turn more readily towards the US than Europe when a judgement is made about where to go next.
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AnalysisWhere next for Waterstone’s?
The bookseller’s boss is out after dire Christmas trading and online rivals are a growing threat. George MacDonald asks if Waterstone’s has a future
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AnalysisRecovering US retailers’ plan of attack
The rules of retail in the US have changed, but the impact will be felt worldwide. Joanna Perry reports from New York
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AnalysisJohn Hargreaves: the man behind Matalan
As the man behind the pioneering value fashion retailer Matalan considers bids for the company, George MacDonald discovers what makes him tick
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GalleryA retail slice of the Big Apple
Retailers in New York have had a tough year, but there are signs that those that weathered the storm have emerged with better-looking stores
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DataICM Poll: Tax & personal finance
In an exclusive poll for Retail Week, ICM Research interviewed a random selection of 2,052 adults aged 18 and over between January 15 and 17, 2010.
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NewsMamas & Papas to unify brand messaging
Mamas & Papas is to implement a franchise collaboration platform to ensure its brand messaging is clear across its portfolio as it expands globally.
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NewsSports Direct invests in new staffing system
Sports Direct has begun implementing a new workforce management system to better control staffing levels across its 400 stores in the UK and Belgium.
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NewsGeorge at Asda managing director Anthony Thompson to join Fat Face
George at Asda’s managing director Anthony Thompson is set to to join lifestyle retailer Fat Face as chief executive.
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NewsEBay sales grow 17% in the UK
EBay sales in the UK grew 17% on last year in the three months to December 31.
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OpinionBreaking into new markets with clicks not bricks
One of the best things that the Internet has allowed retailers to do is test new markets in a relatively low-risk, inexpensive way.
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NewsJessops plc shareholders vote to wind up company
Jessops plc shareholders have voted to voluntarily wind up the company after the Jessops store business was sold to new company Snap Equity in September.
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NewsPrimark ramps up ethical trade commitment
Primark has committed to ramp up its ethical trade activities following an in-depth investigation by the Ethical Trading Initiative.
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NewsAmazon opens up music downloads to Android users
Amazon UK has launched a mobile application that allows customers with Google Android-based mobile phones to buy and download music from Amazon’s MP3 music store.