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AnalysisRallying the troops
Informing staff of future business plans can lead to a happier workforce.
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at… IKEA UK & Ireland
The inside view from human resources operations manager Cathy Donnelly
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AnalysisAldi could shake up the New Zealand food market
There’s been some interesting speculation that Aldi - which has really made waves in Australia - is actively looking to enter the grocery sector in New Zealand, registering myriad trademarks and also dispatching staff to scope out potential sites.
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GallerySale signage: how to communicate value
Most retailers may still be on Sale, but how effective are they at communicating the value on offer? John Ryan visits Meadowhall with Visual Thinking’s Jeanette Cheetham to find out
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NewsBest Buy picks UK merchandise system
US electricals giant Best Buy has selected to use a merchandise system for the roll-out of its UK stores.
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NewsCarrefour poaches Tesco star for top French role
Carrefour has poached Tesco high-flyer James McCann as executive director of its flagship French business.
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NewsOffice celebrates record Christmas
Footwear chain Office saw like-for-like sales rise 19% for the six weeks ended January 4.
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OpinionComment: Alexon’s older customer still needs a modern approach
The key to success for any retailer is to remain relevant and always keep moving; no customer is static and out of date stores and product is surely no recipe for success.
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M&S faces prosecution over alleged asbestos-related breaches
M&S is facing legal action for allegedly failing to ensure that staff and customers were not exposed to risks from asbestos-containing materials during store refurbishments.
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NewsAlexon like-for-like sales drop 14.3%
Alexon Group blamed poor weather on a like-for-like sales fall of 14.3% in the 23 weeks to January 9.
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NewsPrimark sales up 19%
Primark has reported sales 19% ahead of last year in its first quarter for the 16 weeks to January 2.
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NewsMoss Bros finance director to step down
Moss Bros group finance director Michael Hitchcock will step down from the formal menswear retailer, it said today.
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NewsHalfords profits to be at top end of forecasts
Motor accessories, cycling and leisure group Halfords will generate full-year profits at the upper end of forecasts ranging between £105m and £112m.
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NewsMothercare continues to grow after strong Christmas
Mothercare said that UK like-for-like sales in its third quarter to January 8 grew 4.2% after a strong Christmas.
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NewsThorntons like-for-likes fall but held margins
Thorntons has reported like-for-like sales fell 4.4% for the 14 weeks to January 9 but said it had benefitted from higher gross margins.
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NewsDSGi smashes Christmas expectations
DSG International has reported like-for-like sales up 8% in the 12 weeks to January 9 with a record-breaking Christmas in the UK in key categories.
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NewsWaterstone’s boss exits after sales plunge
Entertainment group HMV has parted company with Gerry Johnson, managing director of its Waterstone’s books chain which suffered poor Christmas sales.
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NewsHome Retail Group profits to beat expectations
Argos owner Home Retail Group expects full-year profit to come in £20m ahead of City forecasts at £285m after Christmas trading exceeded management expectations.
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Man shot dead in Asda car park
A man has been shot dead in the car park of Asda in Robroyston, Glasgow.
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NewsGovernment gives go-ahead for grocery ombudsman
The Government has accepted the Competition Commission’s recommendation that an agency be created to regulate grocers’ relationships with suppliers.