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GalleryStore of the week: Levi’s Women Paris
In the heart of Parisian denim country, on the Rue Pierre Lescot, is the new Levi’s Women store. Design consultancy Checkland Kindleysides’ creation spreads over two storeys and aims at a more mature customer than the traditional Levi’s-clad teen, according to the designers.
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AnalysisSimon Fox: HMV chief is a wanted man
Fox has been hailed a magician for his turnaround of HMV so it’s no surprise he’s being chased by stricken broadcaster ITV, says Tim Danaher
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AnalysisA retailer’s complete guide to swine flu
You’re either sick with it or sick of the mention of it, but swine flu could have a serious impact on retail operations. Enough sensationalism, says Charlotte Hardie – how can retailers tackle it?
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AnalysisUsing customer print and online magazines
Building a two-way relationship with shoppers is the holy grail for marketers in the downturn. Charlotte Hardie considers how retailers are using customer magazines in print and now online
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AnalysisOnline merchandising: A picture is worth 1,000 words
Flashy images, picture tools and product videos might look impressive, but do they hold any sway over customers? Joanna Perry finds out
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GalleryPrimark sets sail for new shores
Germany is the latest step on Primark’s path to world domination and, judging by the value-fashion retailer’s debut store in Bremen, its appeal should translate. John Ryan goes to take a closer look
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OpinionRetail surgery: Breaching exclusivity or terminating a supplier contract
A supplier appears to be unstable but we are tied to an exclusive contract for a product. What are the implications if we breach exclusivity or just terminate?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Effective recruitment
I typically find that our store managers simply replace employees using the same contract and hours of work. How can I guide them to recruit more effectively?
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AnalysisWowing in the workplace
With fierce competition for jobs, doing everything to impress in a new role is key, says Liz Morrell
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at…Boots UK
The inside opinion from head of recruitment services Paul Stretton
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News
Voice picking cuts stock gaps at Poundstretcher
Poundstretcher has improved the accuracy of its store replenishment with a voice-directed warehouse system.
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NewsGap sales down 7 % in July
Gap sales fell 7% in July, compared to the same period last year, to £550m ($924m).
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NewsGeorge Davies kicks off GIVe retail roll-out
Fashion entrepreneur George Davies is to open the first of his new GIVe womenswear stores at Bluewater shopping centre in Kent.
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Sales drop at Signet's UK arm
Jewellery retailer Signet’s group like-for-likes fell 5.3 per cent in the 13 weeks to August 1.
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NewsInterest rates held at 0.5%
Interest rates have been held at 0.5% as the Bank of England announced it will inject a further £50bn in to the economy.
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OpinionGap quick to respond to factory allegations
Gap should be lauded for its swift and thorough response to allegations of illegal dumping of harmful waste by a factory in Lesotho that makes jeans for the retailer.
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NewsSports Direct stalls on corporate governance compliance
Sports Direct has conceded that it is not in line with corporate governance best practice and said that it is not taking any immediate action to change its stance.
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Nisa-Today's members in line for £500,000 payout
Members of c-store buying group Nisa-Today’s will share £500,000 after the business achieved an 11 per cent increase in turnover last year.
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NewsTesco defends waste-meat policy
Tesco has hit back after being criticised by animal rights campaigners for sending waste meat to use to generate electricity.
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NewsWhole Foods boss says he sells a 'bunch of junk'
Whole Foods chief executive John Mackey has told shoppers he sells “a bunch of junk”.