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GalleryPutting on the style at Homebase
Homebase has been working hard to improve the interior of its stores. John Ryan visits Basingstoke to see the latest stage in its design journey
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AnalysisVAT’s life: retailers prepare for the rate change
There seems little hope that Alistair Darling will back down on his new year VAT rise. So what do retailers need to think about when preparing for the rate change, asks Joanna Perry
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AnalysisGlasgow’s St Enoch centre: A new lease of life
Glasgow’s St Enoch centre is hoping that a refurbishment and the arrival of Hamleys will revitalise it. Tim Danaher reports
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OpinionRetail surgery: Reducing the risk of employee discrimination claims
How can we reduce the risk of employees bringing discrimination claims against us?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Launching a US website
We are looking into launching a US website. Should we dispatch orders from our UK distribution centre or set up locally?
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AnalysisRising Stars Awards 2009: Scaling the heights
Despite the tough climate, the industry showed that it is producing talented retailers with the skills to reach the very top of the industry at the Rising Star Awards last week
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NewsHouse of Fraser tests high-end security tags
House of Fraser is trialling additional anti-theft technology at three of its higher-risk stores in an attempt to combat shoplifting.
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NewsSainsbury's confirms David Tyler as chairman
Sainsbury’s has confirmed that David Tyler has been appointed as non-executive chairman.
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NewsSelfridges Christmas sales soar
Selfridges has revealed soaring sales in its Christmas and toy departments in the run up to the festive period.
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NewsEBay petitions the EU over competition laws
EBay has taken its petition to stop brands restricting sales on its site to the European Union.
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NewsRetail sales flat between July and August, ONS says
Retail sales remained flat between July and August, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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OpinionRetail legends are set to bring much needed newness to the high street
In the next month there will be three exciting additions to the high street, and their timing couldn’t be better.
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NewsBurberry to launch social networking site
Luxury fashion retailer Burberry is to launch a social networking site next month as it seeks to forge closer relationships with customers and attract new shoppers.
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NewsFrench Connection posts loss
French Connection has revealed interim losses which forced it to close its Northern European retail division and make staff cuts to bolster profitability.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership profits fall, despite Waitrose's strength
The John Lewis Partnership has posted a 19.6% slide in half-year profits, despite a resurgent performance from its Waitrose supermarket chain.
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NewsKingfisher profits climb
B&Q owner Kingfisher reported that measures to improve its UK and Ireland business were paying off after it reported a 35% rise in half-year profits.
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OpinionRetail demands more online rising stars
At last week’s Retail Week Rising Stars Awards the number of glamorous, successful and technology-savvy ladies in the room showed just how well retail is adapting to ecommerce.
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NewsTesco turns to Inovis for supplier support
Tesco has appointed Inovis to help it get its thousands of grocery and non-food suppliers up to speed with the electronic trading system it wants them to use.
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NewsOcado appoints investment banker as new FD
Ocado has appointed seasoned investment banker Andrew Bracey as its chief financial officer, fuelling speculation it is gearing up for an IPO.
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NewsInditex net income drops but sales remain strong
Fashion giant Inditex has reported an 8% drop in net income in its first half, but grew sales strongly.