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OpinionComment: Despite optimism, a UK retail recovery remains fragile
Optimism seems to abound about British retail, but talk of a sustained recovery may be premature.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What are the insurance requirements for a pop-up shop?
When considering a temporary pop-up venture, just like any business venture, insurance has to be considered.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What are the retail implications of Crossrail?
Crossrail’s 2018 launch may seem distant, but the first retail development linked to one of the new stations will open in just a year.
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OpinionComment: Relationships are key at ICSC
As I awaited my flight home from Las Vegas after the International Council of Shopping Centre Real Estate Convention, it struck me how critical it is to build relationships at these giant events.
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OpinionComment: Can B&M Bargains become the European Dollar General?
Seeking inspiration from the US and growth from Europe, B&M Bargains is clearly ‘thinking global’ as it prepares for its forthcoming IPO.
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OpinionComment: Two years out of administration, is now the time right for Game to float?
Only a couple of years ago, entertainment specialist Game collapsed into administration.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Stores at heart of the Entertainer's multichannel model
Toy specialist The Entertainer is on a mission to place stores at the centre of its multichannel plans, as it seeks to offer faster and more direct delivery options.
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OpinionComment: Dixons and Carphone Warehouse earn a new lease of life
Dixons and Carphone Warehouse last week announced a merger deal to create Dixons Carphone, estimated to be worth £3.8 billion.
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OpinionBlog: Homebase is making steps in the right direction with its new store format
As shoppers get more comfortable buying big ticket items online, home and DIY retailers must come up with ever more inventive ways to lure shoppers through their doors.
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AnalysisVirtual store tour: Morrisons Preston mapped on Google Street View
Morrisons innovative ‘lab’ store in Preston has been mapped out by Google Street View.
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OpinionComment: Would a Dixons/Carphone deal be retail’s first m-commerce merger?
The likely tie-up between Carphone warehouse and Dixons might in future come to be seen as retail’s first big m-commerce merger.
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AnalysisMorrisons first quarter: What the analysts say
Morrisons posted a 7.1% slump in like-for like sales in the first quarter, blaming a “continued” competitive market for supermarkets. Retail Week takes a look at the analyst reaction.
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OpinionComment: Renew and revamp, it’s the only way forward
Stores and shopping centres that fail to take a critical look at themselves and evolve with industry trends are doomed.
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AnalysisThe US value fashion market: What do retailers need to know?
Value fashion giant Primark has unveiled plans to launch in the US next year. It will enter a market full of strong competition.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The increasingly complementary nature of retail and leisure
Leisure options at retail parks are becoming more sophisticated as landlords realise the sector’s vitality and retailers enjoy extended trading hours.
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OpinionComment: How will a leadership change affect the retail property market?
How will a leadership change affect the retail property market is one of the key questions on the lips of landlords and retailers as they look to the future and what a majority, minority or coalition Government could mean for the recovering industry.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retail’s grandest global designs
Retailers are upping the design stakes to make their shops stand out from the crowd. We look at some examples of stunning store exteriors from around the world.
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AnalysisAt a glance: Shoe Zone today and its plans for future growth post IPO
Shoe Zone has revealed that it plans to float next month in a deal that could value the footwear retailer at up to £100m. Retail Week takes a look at how the business operates and its plans for future growth.
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OpinionComment: London is the capital of the world when it comes to retailing
Dan Hildyard has researched the retail streets of New York, Paris and Tokyo but still believes London is winning the race.
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AnalysisAnalysis: BCSC presidents sum up temperature of UK retail property market
What factors are affecting the recovery of the property market after the recession? The BCSC presidents share their views on the current state of play.