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OpinionCVAs are the lesser evil
Company voluntary arrangements are not ideal but I do believe that they are a much better solution than the alternatives of full administration or the pre-pack, says Blacks Leisure chief executive Neil Gillis
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OpinionSanta and his enterprising sleigh
Preparing for the two most important trading weeks of the year and ensuring you reach expectations.
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AnalysisNeed to know: World Cup 2010
Next year’s football World Cup will be a huge opportunity for UK retailers. Here, we outline who stands to benefit the most and how to cash in on it.
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GalleryStreet of the week: Carnaby Street London
Anyone familiar with the Batman movies will know the one in which Jack Nicholson, playing the role of the Joker, heads into Gotham with a load of sinister-jolly balloons that spray poison gas onto the celebrating street revellers. Take an evening walk down Carnaby Street at the moment and something ...
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AnalysisGerry Johnson is determined to ensure that Waterstone's has a future
Waterstone’s affable managing director has had a hard time but is dedicated to ensuring that high street bookselling’s ‘last man standing’ has a future. Nicola Harrison profiles him.
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AnalysisShopping centre marketing part funded by service charges: Money well spent?
Shopping centre marketing part funded by service charges should lead to increased footfall and sales. So why don’t retailers know where the money is going, asks Sara McCorquodale?
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AnalysisMigrant workers: Rubber-stamping your staff
Ensuring the documentation of migrant workers is all in order can be an administrative nightmare and requires delicate handling. Liz Morrell finds out how best to approach it.
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GallerySteamer Trading: A cook shop worth its salt
Kitchen retailer Steamer Trading has opened an architecturally bold store that is sure to impress. John Ryan gets a tour in historic Guildford.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What are the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading (CPUT) regulations?
We’ve been warned about the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading (CPUT) regulations, but what are they?
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OpinionRetail surgery: The 2010 business rates revaluation
What is the 2010 business rates revaluation and how will the amount we pay be affected?
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AnalysisWhy reviews aren’t just about pay
Staff reviews shouldn’t stop because wages have been frozen. Sara McCorquodale explains why.
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at Mothercare
The inside view from group human resources director Sue Malti.
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NewsMarks & Spencer casts net wider with YouTube channel
Marks & Spencer launched a dedicated YouTube channel yesterday, offering customers access to Marks & Spencer TV content including cooking demonstrations and documentaries, plus exclusive competitions.
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90-minute retail delivery service launches online
Ecommerce technology platform firm Shutl has launched a service designed to slash delivery times for online shoppers.
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NewsTill malfunctions hit John Lewis Oxford Street during key trading
Trade at John Lewis’ flagship London Oxford Street store was hit by failures at its tills last week as shoppers flocked to the store in the important Christmas trading period.
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NewsOasis tests appetite for SMS gift vouchers
Aurora-owned fashion retailer Oasis has launched an SMS gift voucher service to test customers’ appetites for mobile promotions with a view to rolling out the offer to Oasis’ sister fascias.
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Specsavers to double stores in New Zealand
Optical retailer Specsavers is to double the number of stores it operates in New Zealand from 30 to 60.
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NewsAdili sales fall below expectations
Ethical etailer Adili said sales have been below expectations since its fundraising in August.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales continue to grow as it heads for record week online
John Lewis has revealed that sales in the week so far have continued to rise as shoppers flock to the department store in the run-up to Christmas.
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OpinionEBay: fashion friend or foe?
EBay’s fixed price business has overtaken the auction part of the business on which it built its foundations. But talk to the luxury sector and eBay is still a dirty word.