All Retail Week articles in November 16 2012 – Page 3
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Spar opens first Interspar-pronto convenience store
Grocery retailer Spar has opened the first Interspar-pronto convenience store, as well as its first Pasta & Cafe by Interspar, at Vienna’s Wien Mitte train station.The 4,300 sq ft Interspar-pronto targets travellers, while the Pasta & Cafe restaurant is a new catering venture that has a varying offer throughout the ...
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NewsWiggle targets US with dotcom launch
Bikes etailer Wiggle is targeting US sales with the launch of a Wiggle.com site.
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NewsMovember madness grips retail
Debenhams is offering ‘Mo Bros’ free tea and coffee in stores to reward their efforts by getting their handlebars damp.
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NewsSainsbury’s Justin King: Market is polarising
Clear division between winners and losers emerging as JS posts profits rise.
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NewsTed Baker retail sales soar 24.6%
Ted Baker retail sales rose 24.6% in the 13 weeks to November 10.
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NewsJohn Lewis boss hits out at Amazon tax rules
John Lewis managing director Andy Street has urged the government to examine the tax advantages enjoyed by multinational firms such as Amazon in order to create a level playing field for businesses.
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NewsWaterstones eyes overseas expansion
Waterstones is eyeing international expansion as its turnaround progresses.
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NewsMinisters 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.
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NewsRetail 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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OpinionComment: 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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NewsAsda 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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OpinionNick 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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NewsBaird 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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OpinionComment: 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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InterviewQ&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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NewsJD 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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NewsAsda 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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NewsRetailers 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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OpinionRetail Surgery: What challenges do multichannel leaders face in 2013?
What challenges do multichannel leaders face in 2013?
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OpinionRetail 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?