All Retail Week articles in November 16 2012
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsMayor of London briefs retailers ahead of £100m weekend
Mayor of London Boris Johnson met with London retailers today ahead of the West End’s VIP Saturday when shoppers are expected to spend £100m in preparation for the Christmas season.
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NewsSignet's UK division posts like-for-like jump
Signet, the parent company of Ernest Jones and H.Samuel, delivered a 2.3% like-for-like jump at its UK division in its third quarter.
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OpinionComment: Communication is the key to success
As I write, the country is enraptured by the unveiling of the John Lewis ‘Fifty Shades of Slush’ Christmas TV advert where a snowman nips off to the shops to purchase festive knitwear.
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GalleryStore gallery: Harvey Nichols Beauty Bazaar, Liverpool
Harvey Nichols’ first Beauty Bazaar store in Liverpool is a glamorous shopping experience complete with added extras.
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GalleryStore of the week: Joe Fresh, Fifth Avenue, New York
Canadian supermarket clothing brand Joe Fresh has left the food aisles behind and is now a serious contender as a fashion retailer.
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NewsBoots apologises after competition error
Boots has issued an apology after disappointed customers were mistakenly told they had won a holiday as part of a competition the retailer was running.
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AnalysisChristmas 2012: What do retailers need to know?
As Christmas 2012 hoves into view, Retail Week takes a look at forecasts for this festive season
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AnalysisInfographic: Online Christmas spending
As etailers gear up for a busy festive period, research reveals that 2012 is set to be a strong year.
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NewsReebok to open standalone UK stores
Sports giant Reebok is on the hunt for its first UK stores as it aims to capitalise on the growing sports performance market.
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NewsAldo’s Call It Spring to double concessions at Debenhams
Aldo-owned footwear fascia Call It Spring is to double the number of concessions it operates in Debenhams stores.
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NewsJohn Lewis and Waitrose sales soar as shoppers prepare for Christmas
John Lewis sales soared 11.4% year on year in its week to November 10.
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NewsLoyalty cards under scrutiny as OFT probes personalised online offers
Loyalty schemes such as Tesco’s Clubcard and Sainsbury’s Nectar card are set to be scrutinised by the Office of Fair Trading after the watchdog revealed it is to explore personalised online offers.
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NewsMore job losses at Comet as home delivery axed
Nearly 500 jobs are set to be axed at Comet next week as administrators are poised to terminate the group’s home delivery operation.
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NewsMango accessories format Touch set for UK debut
Spanish fashion retailer Mango is poised to debut its standalone accessories fascia Touch in the UK, at One New Change in the City of London.
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NewsKardashian Kollection launches at Dorothy Perkins
Men, women and fashion retailers everywhere would have been green with envy at Arcadia boss Sir Philip’s bash in London last week as he posed with curvy reality TV stars Kim and Kourtney Kardashian.
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AnalysisProfile: Frances Russell, womenswear director, Marks and Spencer
The newly appointed womenswear director of M&S has a challenge ahead to win consumer spend.
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Department store group JC Penney reports net sales decline
Department store group JC Penney reported a net loss of $123m (£77.5m) for its third quarter to October 27, a 14% improvement from $143m (£90.1m) in the comparable period in 2011.Net sales declined by 26.6% to $2.93bn (£1.85bn) from $3.99bn (£2.51bn), while like-for-likes fell 26.1%. During the quarter the retailer ...
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Whole Foods Market launches travel company
Organic grocery retailer Whole Foods Market has launched a travel company aimed at active food lovers who want to experience “what travel should taste like”.The venture, called Whole Journeys, offers 11 itineraries in Europe, China and the US and will run trips from April next year.Tours, which last from five ...
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OpinionComment: Retail needs successful suppliers
It is in everyone’s interests for suppliers to be given financing support.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Darren Williams, Head of retail, Hotel Chocolat
Darren Williams, Head of retail at Hotel Chocolat, tells Retail Week about his life working in retail.