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AnalysisAnalysis: Why landlords are embracing multichannel
Meadowhall’s launch of a CollectPlus pick up service is another example of how landlords are embracing the world of online and multichannel retail
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OpinionRetail interiors: Tough times, diverse store design
Fewer, better and more focused might be the watchwords for retail interiors in 2012 and as the year passes the halfway mark, it’s a tendency that might be becoming more, rather than less, evident.
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AnalysisMOOD Stockholm: Shopping centre with a difference
The new MOOD Stockholm shopping centre in the Swedish capital is different from many.
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AnalysisRetailers get set for the Games
In a bumper summer featuring the Jubilee celebrations and football’s Euro 2012, the Olympics should still top the bill. Mark Faithfull looks at how some retailers are presenting the Games in store.
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AnalysisConsumer insight: Gap in the over 60s retail market
The UK’s population is ageing, making the over-60s an increasingly important consumer market. Rebecca Thomson meets consumers from that generation to find out how they shop, what the industry needs to improve and which retailers are winning their custom.
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OpinionWhy there will always be room in the market for good indie stores
Multiple retailers and independents should not be enemies. Both are essential for healthy high streets says Clare Rayner, founder of Independent Retailer Month UK.
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OpinionHigh Street Revival: Creating better town centres
You’d expect a conference bringing people together around the sombre fact that the North West has the highest number of empty shops to be a pretty solemn affair.
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AnalysisThe changing world of electricals retailing
Electricals retailing has become an increasing challenge over the past 20 years. Rebecca Thomson looks at how it has changed.
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AnalysisKesa rebrands following lacklustre financial results
Kesa Electricals has revealed a business restructure and a new focus on multichannel retailing across its European network.
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AnalysisRevitalising Croydon’s retail: What do retailers need to know?
Since it was set ablaze in last year’s riots, retailers are showing renewed interest in Croydon, with talk of possible regeneration.
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OpinionDepartment stores still have an important role to play
It is probably a generational thing but often when you think department stores you are drawn to a particular name and the town or city that links it.
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AnalysisAnalysis: New Look - reclaiming its value roots
Now that New Look has done its debt deal, all eyes are on how it can improve its financial performance. Retail Week looks at what the retailer is doing to reclaim its position as a leader in the value fashion sector.
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AnalysisFnac to open string of airport stores
Music, books and electronics retailer Fnac aims to benefit from a growing travel retail market with the opening of new small-format stores in airports.
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AnalysisRetail Week Power List 2012
Retail Week’s annual ranking of retail’s leaders, sponsored by our corporate partners Green Park, Hermes, Manhattan Associates and Tata Consultancy Services.
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OpinionHow to stop landlords diluting your brand
All retailers, from carpet sellers to wine merchants, need stores that reflect their brand identity.
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AnalysisRetailers’ banks: What do consumers need to know?
By opening a fully fledged, 50-branch bank, Marks & Spencer is relying on the power of its brand – and venturing where Sir Stuart Rose feared to tread.
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AnalysisAllders timeline: Charting the company's history
A look at the history of British department store Allders which has today collapsed into administration.
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OpinionBacking the mould-breaking retailers of tomorrow
The issues facing the retail industry are well known. Consumers are spending less, demanding greater convenience, shopping online and are increasingly value savvy.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Deal wrapped up at Clinton Cards but tough work lies ahead
Clinton Cards’ new owner American Greetings will have to make radical changes to return the retailer to profitability.
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AnalysisThe changing face of fashion retail
Fashion has come a long way in 20 years, as the rise of online and Asian manufacturing drove significant change. Rebecca Thomson charts the trends that have changed the sector.