All Retail Week articles in November 19 2010 – Page 2
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Kohl's and Macy's records flat Q3 profits
Department store retailers Kohl’s and Macy’s have reported their third-quarter results for the period ended 30 October. Kohl’s reported its net profit for the third quarter was flat at $194m (£120.3m), compared with $193m (£119.7m) a year ago. Net sales for the quarter were $4.2bn (£2.6bn), an increase of ...
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Shoppers Drug Mart Q3 sales increase 2.6% to £1.9bn
Shoppers Drug Mart has recorded a 2.6% sales rise in the third quarter to CAD3.09bn (£1.9bn), with the company reporting continuing sales growth in all regions of the country. On a like-for-like basis, sales increased 1.2% during the quarter, while prescription sales increased 0.8%, or 0.2% on a like-for-like basis.
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Indigo Q2 revenue rises 3.8%
Book retailer Indigo has reported a 3.8% growth in revenue for its second quarter ending October 2. Revenue for the quarter was CAD214.8m (£131.7m), up CAD7.8m (£4.8m) from last year. On a like-for-like basis, Indigo and Chapters superstores posted a 0.7% decline in revenue, while small format stores were ...
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Topshop calls off entry into Norway after copyright dispute
Arcadia Group-owned fashion retailer Topshop has called off its market entry into Norway after a copyright dispute with a local retailer that has already registered the brand Topshop in the country. Topshop has been in negotiations with the owner for more than a year without results.
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NewsMarks & Spencer showcases spring 11 collection
Nostalgic feel Marks & Spencer showcased its spring 11 collection this week, featuring looks inspired by the 1970s such as maxi dresses (pictured) and fashion stories including ‘Coney Island’, featuring nostalgic interpretations of 1950s dresses and ‘Carnival’, incorporating bold prints and bright colours.
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NewsSpar UK MD Jerry Marwood to step down in summer 2011
Spar UK managing director Jerry Marwood will step down from the symbol group in summer next year after more than a decade at the business.
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NewsRoyal wedding could lift retail sales by £400m
Royal wedding bells could set retailers’ tills ringing to the tune of almost £400m.
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NewsContactless payment trial in 50 Clinton Cards stores
Clinton Cards is to trial contactless payment in 50 of its stores in London and Liverpool from this month.
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AnalysisWill the Emerald Isle sparkle again?
With EU pressure to accept a bailout, Ireland’s economy is a mess. Will its retailers recover, asks Charlotte Hardie and Greg Lawless
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NewsFrench Connection ticks along nicely
Fashion group French Connection reported that overall business was in line with expectations although retail sales were “slightly lower” than anticipated.
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NewsIn Focus: Amazon
Updating Retail Week Knowledge Bank’s profile of Amazon UK presents more problems than most. Why? Because Amazon does not have a UK corporate entity reporting its financials.
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NewsTesco to take on Amazon with online marketplace
Grocer readies attack on etail giants with its own take on an online marketplace
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AnalysisLands' End: Living the American dream
US retailer Lands’ End has come out of the shadows to reveal its expansion plans and a new target customer.
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NewsJoules makes string of board appointments
Lifestyle retailer Joules has made a raft of key board-level appointments to drive its ambitious growth plans and focus its strategy on a design-led offer.
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NewsWith Royle Approval
Actor Ricky Tomlinson is starring in the Christmas TV campaign from home, garden and leisure retailer The Range. The ad, which started this week, also features a cameo role from colourful owner and founder Chris Dawson, who plays a store manager.
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NewsArcadia boss Green warns on rising costs of doing business
Rates, raw materials and wages worry Sir Philip Green despite jump in the fashion group’s profits
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AnalysisCasino trumps Tesco to Carrefour’s Thai assets
Casino subsidiary Big C has emerged as the surprise purchaser of Carrefour’s assets in Thailand.
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NewsAussie electricals etailer comes to UK
Australian electricals etailer Kogan, which has made a splash in its domestic market, launched in the UK on Monday with a promise to bring shoppers lower prices.
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OpinionRising costs puts focus firmly back on product
UK consumers have never had it so good. In fact, thanks in large part to sourcing from the Far East, we have been in such a long period of deflation that shoppers have got used to a world in which prices fall consistently.