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Nisa-Today's notches up record Christmas week
Symbol group Nisa-Today's notched up record sales in the week leading up to Christmas despite the “challenging economic environment”.
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John Lewis sales rocket 27%
John Lewis has delivered a barnstorming start to its clearance with weekly sales soaring 27.4 per cent on the previous year.
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Jessops festive like-for-likes up 3.1%
Jessops has reported a strong performance over Christmas despite the “challenging market conditions”.
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JD Sports reports strong Christmas
JD Sports posted strong growth over the Christmas period as it held its nerve and only went on Sale on Boxing Day.
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Thriving Cash Generator to expand
Value retailer and pawnbroker Cash Generator has ramped up its store expansion as it bucks the economic downturn.
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Retailers' worst fears not realised as multiples show resilience at Christmas
Retailers were able to muster some new year cheer after notching up robust Christmas performances despite the bloodbath on the high street.
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Ocado plots overseas move after sales high
Ocado is eyeing franchise and joint venture possibilities in an attempt to take the online grocery business international in 2009.
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Next profit on course as Sale strategy pays
Next has stood firm on its discounting strategy and will be clear of much of its Sale stock by the end of this week, despite lengthy and deep price cuts by its competitors.
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Tesco ads ramp up discount credentials
Tesco has this week launched an ad campaign claiming that it is Britain's cheapest supermarket.
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Co-op to pursue shoppers with brand campaign
The Co-operative Group is gearing up to launch a major brand campaign this spring after reporting a strong performance over Christmas at its food stores.
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New Look quells sale talk as trade holds up
Private equity-owned New Look has dismissed speculation that a “For sale” sign could be hoisted over the fast-fashion retailer in 2009 as it notched up like-for-like growth over the crucial Christmas period.
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Jones confident of JJB turnaround
The new management team put in place at JJB has vowed that there is a future for the beleaguered sports chain.
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Analysis
Happy New Year for retail property?
With an increasing number of struggling retailers demanding more concessions from landlords and the development pipeline drying up, Ben Cooper asks what to expect in a tough 2009
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AnalysisDigital strategy: Online advantage
Web discounts have grabbed customer attention over Christmas but exploiting the online world to its fullest could prove make or break in this tough economic climate. Joanna Perry reports
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People: Promote your enthusiasm
The new year hangover will be as long as it is harsh, so how can retailers enthuse staff and inject confidence into the business? Charlotte Hardie explains how positivity is the way forward.
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AnalysisNew Waitrose format: How convenient
Waitrose has finally moved into the convenience market with its first c-store in Nottingham. John Ryan takes a tour to find out how the grocer plans to differentiate itself in the sector.
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Carphone Warehouse staff support tool given the thumbs-up
Carphone Warehouse has declared the roll-out of an application to support its branch managers a success.
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Opinion
A poor Yuletide but no wipeout
A week into the new year but - at least by the time Retail Week went to press - few formal profit warnings so far.
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Dunelm still confident despite turmoil in homewares sector
Homewares retailer Dunelm posted a 5.6 per cent drop in like-for-like sales for the 26 weeks to December 27 but insisted it is in “very robust shape” to weather the downturn.
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Debenhams upbeat as it defies market woes
Department store group Debenhams will continue to reduce SKUs and maintain tight stock control after defying forecasts to report better than expected Christmas trading.