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AnalysisRetailers investing in mixed-use sports stadia face challenges
As development opportunities dry up, retailers are investing in mixed-use sports stadia. But, as Sara McCorquodale finds, getting such projects off the ground isn’t easy
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AnalysisDon’t leave your in-store cash there for the taking
The security of takings in a store are often overlooked, but cash thefts are on the rise in the current climate. Liz Morrell asks how the issue should be tackled
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OpinionRetail surgery: Preventing queues at tills
What can we do to prevent customers abandoning their shopping baskets and not spending because of queues at our tills?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Controlling student discount giving
We think our store staff are giving away student discounts when they shouldn’t. How can we put a stop to this?
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AnalysisA taste of things to come: New intern schemes
A new intern scheme seeks to foster crucial IT skills using practical experience. By Liz Morrell
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NewsMusgrave pushes broadband to unite its partners
Musgrave Retail Partners GB will encourage owners of its Londis and Budgens stores to adopt a broadband network it has trialled in a number of company-owned stores.
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NewsSpecsavers revives Postman Pat
Specsavers has revived the much-loved children’s TV character Postman Pat for its latest TV ad campaign to promote its two-for-one offer.
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NewsGap international sales fall 12% in August
Like-for-like sales at Gap’s international division, which includes its UK stores, fall by 12% in August.
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NewsTesco enlists former shoplifter to help with in-store crime
Tesco has enlisted a former professional shoplifter to give the grocer advice on how to stay ahead in terms of crime in its stores.
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OpinionAsda's George hits the Christmas spot
Asda has unveiled a glamorous and stylish range for Christmas from its clothing brand George. But the collection also shows how far the value fashion retailer has come in terms of quality.
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NewsM&S sends Mylene Klass on the road
Myleene Klass is launching Marks & Spencer’s new brand with a style tour of Britain.
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NewsDiscount store numbers climb by 60%
The number of discount shops such as Poundland and 99p Stores has surged by 60% during the downturn.
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NewsMatalan to create 1,800 new jobs
Value retailer Matalan has revealed plans to hire 1,800 new staff.
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NewsHMV posts sales rise and strikes digital deal
Entertainment group HMV notched up a 1.7% rise in like-for-like sales at its eponymous UK and Ireland business in the 18 weeks to August 29.
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NewsDebenhams cuts costs with IT helpdesk automation
Debenhams has cut the costs of running its IT helpdesk by 25% with the deployment of a service management system that has allowed it to automate some processes.
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OpinionIs self-serve a selfish strategy?
The number of UK stores with self-checkouts is expected to double in the next three years. But will this service strategy benefit shoppers or is it all about the retailers’ bottom lines?
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NewsMothercare picks planning system for international business
Mothercare has selected a pre-season planning application from Torex to support its growing International division.
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NewsM&S on verge of appointing headhunter for chief executive search
Marks & Spencer is on the verge of appointing a headhunter to begin its search for a new chief executive to replace Sir Stuart Rose next year.
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NewsAugust footfall steepest decline in seven months
Footfall on the UK high street fell 4.1% in August as high temperatures kept shoppers out of stores.