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AnalysisInternational analysis: Dollar General targets more affluent shoppers
Because of the prolonged weak economic environment in the US, shoppers’ focus has shifted increasingly towards discount retailers.
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OpinionNick Bubb's Verdict: Dixons - If only France and Southern Europe didn't exist
Dixons’ sterling progress in the UK and Nordics continues to be undermined, alas, by poor trading in Southern Europe and its French business Pixmania.
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OpinionComment: Tackling business rates would create the lifeline that high streets need
Governments exaggerate. We all know that. Most of us laugh when we hear ministers promising a New Jerusalem.
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AnalysisIn pictures: Pop Up Britain's King's Road shop
London deputy mayor Kit Malthouse helped launch a pop up shop on London’s King’s Road on Thursday, giving start up retailers the opportunity to sell their wares on one of the UK’s prime retail destinations.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Ikea’s plans to enter India win cabinet approval
Ikea’s proposals for market entry into India have been approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.
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OpinionComment: Shopping choices must suit customer needs
A focus on convenience is key for retailers, says Mark Newton-Jones, whatever the channel.
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OpinionBlog: Verdict on Mary Queen of the High Street, episode one
I think I expected too much from Mary Queen of the High Street, which aired for the first time last night (Tuesday).
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InterviewQ&A: Government should give town teams more guidance and incentives, says Mary Portas
Tonight the first episode of the long-awaited Mary: Queen of the High Street series airs on Channel Four following the developments of the Portas Pilot towns. Retail Week speaks to Mary Portas about the show and the impact of her recommendations to Government.
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AnalysisPortas Pilots: What initiatives have been created?
The Portas Pilot towns spawned by Mary Portas’ report to Government have been criticised for not spending funds allocated to them. Retail Week looks at some of the initiatives that have been enacted.
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InterviewQ&A: Winser London to bring forward overseas expansion, says founder Kim Winser
Former Aquascutum chief executive Kim Winser launched her upmarket fashion retail business Winser London in January. Retail Week discusses the retailer’s development and future plans.
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OpinionComment: There are international opportunities out there for retail
If you happen to be a libertarian socialist, ex-miner or of a misogynistic nature, I would advise that you stop reading this column now.
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OpinionComment: Retailers must refocus in a changing property market
Pressures on the retail industry are forcing businesses to take a step back and re-evaluate their store portfolios.
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AnalysisAnalysis: London Covent Garden’s approach to successful retailing
Covent Garden might be in the middle of London’s West End but, like other shopping areas, could not afford to rest on its laurels.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Supermarket giant Tesco turns town centre investor
Tesco is developing New Square - an inner-city regeneration in West Bromwich that promises to act as a catalyst to rejuvenate the whole area.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How retailers can be in the right place at the right time
The explosion of multichannel is making retailers reconsider everything, from where they want their stores to be, to the kind of shops they should be.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retail parks go from strength to strength
While some shopping destinations struggle to stay afloat in the downturn, for the past few years retail parks have been successfully evolving.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Trinity Leeds brings new retail to Yorkshire
As the only major shopping centre to open in Europe this year, all eyes are on Land Securities’ Trinity Leeds.
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Analysis
Analysis: Does less mean more for retail outlets?
Two new designer outlets are being built in the UK, with London Designer Outlet opening at Wembley this year. But will there be more? And how can retailers choose the right schemes?
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AnalysisAnalysis: Choosing the right distribution model for your business
The meteoric rise of online retail has resulted in a need for businesses to make tough decisions about their distribution arrangements.
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InterviewInterview: Chris Bush’s plan to turn Tesco into a brand of choice
Despite the grocer suffering its first fall in profits for 20 years, its UK managing director is confident he can deliver on Philip Clarke’s plan to make it loved again.