All Retail Week articles in November 16 2012 – Page 2
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News
Sears Canada launches rebranding initiative
Department store group Sears Canada has launched a rebranding initiative after its recent partial spin-off from its US parent, it has been reported. A new tag line, ‘Make Every Day a Great Day’, and an updated logo will be introduced.
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Analysis
Campaign of the week: Asda, Behind Every Great Christmas There’s Mum
Asda’s new Christmas advert has prompted controversy after more than 50 complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority alleging it is sexist, while Twitter users have both hailed it as smartly observed and slammed it as old-fashioned.
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News
Analysis: Kurt Geiger focuses on international growth
Growing its international footprint is top of the retailer’s agenda under new owner Jones Group.
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Analysis
International analysis: US retailers gear up for Black Friday Sales frenzy
As the US national holiday of Thanksgiving (November 22) fast approaches, retailers Stateside are gearing up for one of the biggest Sales, and indeed shopping, days of the year.
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Analysis
Analysis: Retailers race to grab Comet's market share
Electricals rivals are squaring up to grab share of Comet’s sales in the wake of its demise, but can they avoid a similar fate?
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Analysis
Analysis: Facing up to the challenges at Morrisons
It has been a tough year for Morrisons, evident in a 2.1% fall in like-for-likes in the third quarter. Retail Week takes a look at the grocer’s prospects.
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News
Superdry to add accessories to wholesale offering
SuperGroup is seeking to further expand its Superdry brand through wholesale accessories.
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Opinion
Retail Surgery: How can I prepare my business for the Christmas delivery window?
How can I make sure my business is prepared for the Christmas delivery window?
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Opinion
Retail Surgery: What challenges do multichannel leaders face in 2013?
What challenges do multichannel leaders face in 2013?
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News
Retailers plan significant expansion next year, says CBRE
Retailers are planning “large scale” expansion in 2013 as multichannel growth strategies demand new store openings alongside online expansion.
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News
Asda trials off-site click-and-collect points
Asda has expanded its click-and-collect offer to its petrol stations, non-food stores and a branded collection point within a business park as it looks to offer shoppers further convenience.
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News
JD Sports launches JD Pro fascia
JD Sports opened its new performance sports fascia, JD Pro, in Bow Lane in the City of London this week.
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Interview
Q&A: Ted Baker chief executive Ray Kelvin on hurricanes and UK demand
Today Ted Baker revealed the UK had generated particularly good sales in its third quarter, driving its 24.6% uplift in retail sales, while the US business was impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Chief executive Ray Kelvin outlines how the business continues to deliver.
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Opinion
Comment: Imagine if John Lewis found a way to wriggle out of paying tax
John Lewis came out swinging this week, claiming that the Government must address the “Amazon tax issue” or risk driving UK-based retailers out of business.
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News
Baird Group promotes Mark Cotter to chief executive
The Baird Group has promoted Mark Cotter to chief executive of the menswear specialist.
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Opinion
Nick Bubb's verdict: Which retail sales figures should we believe?
It is often said ONS lives on a different planet, as its Retail Sales figures are notoriously unreliable. But down in Newport in South Wales is the ONS starting to get its act together?
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News
Asda reports Q3 like-for-likes up 0.3%
Asda has reported like-for-like sales up 0.3% in its third quarter for the 13 weeks to September 29.
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Opinion
Comment: Government backtracks on rationale for rate revaluation delay
The Government has had to backtrack on its claimed justification for the rate revaluation delay as we at Gerald Eve had predicted.
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News
Retail sales rise 1.6% in October
The value of retail sales in October rose 1.6% year on year, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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News
Ministers urged to investigate OpCapita over Comet collapse
Comet staff have urged Ministers to investigate the collapse of the electricals retailer and the role played by former owner OpCapita.