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NewsWal-Mart plan to cut costs in China raises concerns
Wal-Mart sent a disappointing signal to the Chinese retail market last week when it revealed it was launching a job optimisation programme to reduce staff costs in the country.
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New chief named for Warehouse Stationery
Discount retailer The Warehouse has appointed Mark Powell as chief executive of its subsidiary Warehouse Stationery, following the resignation of Gary Rohloff.Powell has worked at The Warehouse for six years in senior executive roles. Previously he worked at global giants Wal-Mart Canada and Tesco UK. He is general manager of ...
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OpinionCarpetright on solid ground
The latest BRC retail sales figures showed that while some sectors were up after several months of poor trade, the furniture and floor coverings sector worsened. But next week we may well see one retailer faring better than most in its sector – Carpetright.
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AnalysisSocial Trends: How Britain behaves
Modern Britain is changing, and if retailers are to survive the downturn understanding these evolving social trends could make all the difference.
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OpinionA few blips, but Tesco is still a model retailer
For what’s supposedly been a bad year for the UK’s biggest retailer, the full-year results released by Tesco on Tuesday were anything but.
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OpinionMy word is my bond
Renegotiating deals after signing them is not the way to deal with recession, says Lord Kirkham
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AnalysisSelfridges: The making of a British icon
Selfridges is celebrating its centenary this year. Charlotte Hardie explains what has made it one of the world’s most iconic stores and why Gordon Selfridge’s legacy will endure
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GalleryNext in line
Next has made another leap forward with its latest store revamp at Oxford Circus. John Ryan finds out more about the new format
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AnalysisGlobal online retail: The world at your fingertips
The online route is allowing many retailers to trade in foreign countries without incurring the expense of a physical launch. Joanna Perry assesses e-commerce prospects across the globe
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AnalysisFulfilment: Delivering the goods
Home delivery can make or break an online shopping experience, but for many retailers care stops at making a sale. Ben Cooper evaluates the technology at hand for efficient fulfilment
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AnalysisThe e-tail recruitment challenge
Online retail specialists are in short supply and huge demand, Ben Cooper discovers
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at Carphone Warehouse
Founded: in 1989 by Charles Dunstone, who set up the company from his attic. The first store opened in 1990Based: North Acton, LondonNumber of staff: 12,000 in the UK; 17,000 worldwideNumber of stores: 820 in the UK; more than 2,400 worldwideEmployee benefits: in addition to other benefits, staff are given ...
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GalleryDetskiy Mir — Moscow
Translating, more or less, as “Children’s World”, Detskiy Mir was a retail feature of the pre-glasnost era. The name went underground somewhat in the new Russia until February this year, when it was relaunched in four remodelled stores around Moscow.Averaging about 21,530 sq ft and designed by Fitch, the stores ...
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Opinion
Resenting bankers won’t get us far
The media’s and politicians’ campaign of vilification against individual bankers makes good copy but is just a convenient diversion from the real economic problems.
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NewsKiddicare adds cash payment to site
Kiddicare has added a cash payment option to its website to help drive sales among customers who won’t, or can’t, pay for goods online with credit or debit cards.
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NewsH&M has another hit with new Matthew Williamson range
H&M has had another strong response to its latest designer collaboration, Matthew Williamson for H&M.
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OpinionAlexon's war of attrition
Beleaguered Alexon has a fight on its hands if it is to survive in tact this year, after it revealed a dire full-year performance.The retailer’s plunge in to the red was largely due to the performance of its young-fashion brand Bay Trading, where £7m-plus losses dragged down the rest of ...
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NewsNext leads share rally in retail sector
Next led a share rally in the retail sector last night as Citigroup said that share prices in the sector had bottomed out and that it was time to “relight the fire”.
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NewsWHSmith profits fall, but margins firm
WHSmith has posted a 5 per cent fall in first-half profits but said it is confident about the full-year outlook.
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NewsSports Direct confident of meeting profit forecast despite margin hit
Sports fashion retailer Sports Direct has revealed that its sales performance has improved at the expense of margins.