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OpinionFailed retailers rarely manage a comeback
The collapse and subsequent re-emergence of Allied Carpets has prompted a bigger response on Retail Week’s website than any story we’ve ever run – beating the previous record-holder, last month’s pre-pack of Birthdays, by a short head.
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OpinionIt’s a crime not to be responsible
17 people are convicted every day for carrying a knife. More worrying, the majority are children.
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OpinionYou don’t have to follow the herd
In a world where the media and big brands appear to dictate consumer tastes, it is easy for retailers to forget that they can still determine their own destiny.
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AnalysisNeed to know...The competition test
The controversial competition test has divided the grocers. This week it moved a step closer to being introduced, so how has the news been received and what does it mean?
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GalleryStore of the week: Size? Bristol
This is Size?. It’s a store that sells trainers in Bristol’s Horsefair and takes its inspiration from the locality of which it is a part, according to Checkland Kindleysides, the design consultancy that created it.
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AnalysisCharles Dunstone: 20 years at the helm of Carphone Warehouse
As Carphone Warehouse issues first-quarter results, Amy Shields charts the remarkable growth of the business Dunstone created 20 years ago
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AnalysisThe inspirations driving retail boardrooms
Sportsmen, philosophers and even the odd journalist have all inspired the UK’s retail chief executives. Charlotte Hardie talks to five familiar faces about those who have influenced them as they have scaled their very diverse career ladders
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GalleryThe new Lakeland store demonstrates why the retailer is thriving
Lakeland’s new Stratford-upon-Avon store shows why the cookware retailer is thriving in a tough market. John Ryan goes to take a tour
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Analysis
Highly targeted, low-cost marketing tools can pay off
Highly targeted, low-cost marketing tools can be a boon for retailers whose ad spend is under severe pressure in the downturn. Ben Cooper explores how these alternatives can replace costly traditional campaigns
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OpinionRetail surgery: Renegotiating contracts over IT operating costs
We have to reduce our IT operating costs, but know our suppliers are suffering too. How can we renegotiate contracts so both parties are satisfied?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Making the case for centralised visibility of spending
I work in a retail procurement team and feel the business would benefit from centralised visibility of spending. How can I make the case for this?
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AnalysisSea change ahead in freight charges
Ocean freight charges have crashed to an all-time low over the past two years, but operators won’t be able to sustain these rates for much longer. Liz Morrell reports
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OpinionA well deserved second chance?
Should people be given a second chance in business? Some lessons from the comebacks by George Davies and Andy Hornby
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OpinionNext's Simon Wolfson surprises again
Next chief Simon Wolfson has become the master of managing expectations.
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NewsAmazon snaps up shoe e-tailer Zappos
Amazon has struck a deal to buy US shoe e-tailer Zappos for $927.9m (£561.1m)
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NewsRetail sales climb in June, ONS reports
Retail sales volume rose 1.2 per cent between May and June, the latest ONS data showed.Good weather helped fashion and footwear stores, which notched up a 4.7 per cent rise, bringing the advance for the predominantly non-food stores category to 1.6 per cent. Household goods shops suffered a 0.7 per ...
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NewsHolland & Barrett's merger with Julian Graves provisionally cleared
Holland & Barrett’s acquisition of rival Julian Graves has been provisionally cleared by the Competition Commission.
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NewsMike Ashley threatens JJB AGM showdown with Sir David Jones
Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley intends to embarrass rival JJB Sports executive chairman Sir David Jones at JJB’s AGM tomorrow.
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NewsCarphone Warehouse reports steady trading in 'subdued' market
Carphone Warehouse has reported steady trading in both its retail and fixed line businesses for the 13 weeks to July 4, and said it is on track to meet full-year market expectations.
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NewsB&Q beats second-quarter expectations
DIY giant Kingfisher’s flagship B&Q UK chain beat second-quarter sales expectations, helped by business improvements and the collapse of rivals.