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OpinionStick to your knitting – but knit well
It seems apt on May Day to reiterate Jon Moulton’s alarmist view that “very few recessions of this depth have not ended in war”.
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OpinionThe taste of Tweet success
The online network Twitter is not just for banalities; it allows consumers to spread the word about brands
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AnalysisColes: Can the Brits save Australia’s fallen star?
Australian grocer Coles is the greatest turnaround opportunity in global food retailing. And an all-star UK line-up is doing it. Jennifer Creevy learns how
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OpinionRetail is fighting back – but we’re not there yet
Recession? What recession? If you’d landed from outer space two weeks ago, you’d be forgiven for wondering what all the fuss is about, from a retail point of view anyway.
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OpinionIs retail seaworthy again?
Are investors in retail shares, like the Jumblies, going to sea in a sieve?
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News
Entries being taken for Rising Stars 2009
Retail Week has begun its annual search for talented young professionals in the retail sector with the launch of the Rising Stars 2009.
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OpinionNew Look looking to the future
New Look last night opened its doors to a baying fashion pack and gave them a taster of where the retailer is headed.
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NewsTop retailers attend launch of national skills training scheme
A scheme that promises to overhaul the way retail skills training is delivered was unveiled last night at an event attended by some of the industry’s top names.
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NewsAllied Carpets chief operating officer Jean Wattel resigns
Allied Carpets chief operating officer Jean Wattel has resigned from the carpet retailer weeks after restructuring specialist Hilco bought the company.
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NewsConsumer confidence levels rise for third month
Consumer confidence improved in April to levels not seen for more than a year.Confidence in the general economic situation over the next 12 months reached an index level of -15, which was a 16-point improvement on the previous month and the strongest showing since August 2007 research carried out by ...
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NewsViyella to launch new menswear range
Viyella, the classic womenswear retailer acquired out of administration by Austin Reed, is to launch a new full menswear collection.
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NewsDSGi to raise £310.6m
Electricals group DSGi has unveiled plans for a £310.6m rights issue and share placing.
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NewsM&S to launch 125th anniversary fashion range
Marks & Spencer is to mark its 125th anniversary with a special womenswear range drawing on key fashion looks from the past.
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OpinionCustomers a source of innovation for Asos
Asos has once again posted fantastic results, and if its community team has anything to do with it, the online fashion retailer is going to keep this growth up.
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NewsDSGi signs network deal to cut store costs
DSGi has changed network supplier and signed a three-year deal with Azzurri Communications as part of a wider cost-cutting drive focused on stores.
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NewsOffice drives online conversions
Office expects 10 per cent of its revenue to be generated online by the end of the year after introducing technology to up its online conversion rates.
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NewsBrightHouse to develop new EPoS system
BrightHouse is developing a replacement EPoS system after finding there is a gap in the market for a system that can effectively handle its buy-to-own business model.
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NewsHilco emerges as owner of Allied Carpets
Turnaround specialist Hilco has emerged as the owner of Allied Carpets.
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NewsBoots proves anti-ageing cream is genuine
Health and beauty giant Boots has carried out an independent test to prove its No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Beauty Serum has long-term anti-ageing benefits.