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OpinionNick Bubb's Verdict: Primark - What is the secret of its success?
Expectations were high for today’s Primark interim profits from Associated British Foods (ABF) but they still beat them, with amazing 55% growth. How does Primark do it?
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OpinionComment: Kingfishing for success in Romania
Given the recent performance of British brands in Romania, one can be forgiven for doubting the decision last week by B&Q owner Kingfisher to enter the market following its acquisition of Bricostore.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why are grocers turning to the convenience market?
Why has convenience become such a growth market and how are the grocers taking advantage? Rebecca Thomson reports.
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OpinionComment: Tough decisions will set Tesco on the right track
Tesco may have reported a fall in full-year profits this week, but chief executive Philip Clarke should be commended for taking the bold steps needed to set the grocer on the path to growth.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Uniqlo has work to do to meet ambitious targets
Fast Retailing’s president and chairman Tadashi Yanai has topped US magazine Forbes’ 2013 list of the 50 wealthiest people in Japan.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Restructuring firm Hilco begins HMV turnaround
After buying HMV, Hilco faces the task of rebuilding the fallen entertainment retailer’s position on the high street and online.
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OpinionComment: Hilco has work to do to get HMV back on song
Few retail failures have inspired the level of public regret that greeted HMV’s fall into administration earlier this year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The pros and cons of subletting store space
With retailers keen to dispose of excess space, businesses have started to sublet sections of their shops to other traders.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I help ensure my local high street survives?
How can I help ensure my local high street survives?
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AnalysisTesco’s One Stop franchise scheme: What do retailers need to know?
The grocer’s One Stop convenience business is scouting for franchise partners to pit it against symbol groups.
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OpinionComment: Retailing needs a new model to build brand loyalty
“Showrooming” involves customers visiting a store to seek advice or to experience a product, but completing the purchase elsewhere.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What next for HMV following its acquisition by Hilco?
After months of wrangling with suppliers and landlords, Hilco’s hard work paid off when it secured a £50m deal to purchase HMV out of administration.
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OpinionComment: Retail alone cannot save the UK high street
The opening of Trinity Leeds brought hordes of consumers to the newest retail offering in one of the UK’s premier shopping locations.
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OpinionComment: Tesco shoppers are likely to choose Giraffe over horse
Tesco’s decision to buy restaurant chain Giraffe clearly underlines its determination to make big supermarkets attractive retail destinations.
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AnalysisThe UK Retail Sector Inquiry: What do retailers need to know?
Parliament is to consider the health of the retail sector as it goes through a period of change.
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OpinionComment: Why omnichannel cannot save the high street
An omnichannel approach is essential for retail chains, but click-and-collect will not stop the online channel’s squeeze on the high street.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Are CVAs dead?
This morning PwC revealed figures showing that the number of company voluntary arrangements (CVAs) had “dropped to a level never seen before” in the first quarter of this year.
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OpinionComment: Even the best spreadsheets can’t predict the weather
Retailers are bracing themselves for a frosty Easter weekend as wintry conditions continue to keep customers away from the high street.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Auchan on course to become €100bn retailer
Auchan’s sales jumped 5.8% to E46.9bn (£39.9bn) in the year ended December 31, fuelled by expansion and like-for-like performance.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Trinity Leeds brings city a retail showcase it deserves
As the only big mall opening of the year and the first since Westfield Stratford City in September 2011, Trinity Leeds needed to make a splash. It did.