All Retail Week articles in November 30 2012
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Mothercare's turnaround seems like child's play
Simon Calver has certainly had a busy first six months at the helm at Mothercare – and he’s already seeing results.
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NewsSainsbury's outperforms Big Four, Nielsen data shows
Sainsbury’s is the stand-out performer in the Big Four supermarkets winning 16% market share and generating a 7.4% sales jump in the 12 weeks to November 10, Nielsen data shows.
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NewsWHSmith poised to open in Russia
WHSmith is to open stores in Russia as part of an international expansion strategy.
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NewsJohn Lewis and Waitrose sales surge
John Lewis and Waitrose recorded a “robust” trading week last week as the collapse of Comet and early party food orders drove sales at the respective retailers.
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NewsShopping frenzy begins as Black Friday dawns
Retailers are looking to take full advantage of a surge in shoppers today with prices slashed across the high street and online on what is dubbed Black Friday.
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NewsBidder poised to take 140 Comet stores
A bidder has tabled a bid to take on for 140 stores from collapsed electricals retailer Comet.
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NewsArgos to launch interactive ad to promote apps
Argos is to launch a mobile-interactive TV advert to promote its iPad and smartphone apps.
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AnalysisBlack Friday: What do retailers need to know?
Retailers are offering more Black Friday deals than ever before. Retail Week takes a look at how UK retailers are taking advantage of the US shopping frenzy.
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NewsSecond round bids for B&M Bargains expected next week
Second round bids for value retailer B&M Bargains are expected by the end of next week, it is understood.
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AnalysisComet: Who is Appliances Online owner DRL?
Etail group DRL, owner of Appliances Online, is vying to buy the Comet brand to trade online. However, many may not be familiar with the online electricals group. Retail Week takes a closer look at the company.
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NewsM&Co plunges to first loss in 50 year history
M&Co fell to its first operating loss in its 50 year history in its last financial year to February 24 but is now back in profit.
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NewsProfits rise at Cath Kidston
Earnings at quintessentially British fashion and homewares specialist Cath Kidston surged last year, powered by higher sales at home and abroad.
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NewsTK Maxx circles 25 Comet stores
Discount fashion outlet TK Maxx has joined the race to secure a package of Comet stores, as administrator Deloitte prepares to close another 14 by the end of the week.
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News£3.5bn of Christmas sales to be shaped by smartphones
Christmas sales influenced or purchased via smartphones will hit £3.5bn, says research from advisory firm Deloitte.
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NewsGovernment to propose ban on multibuy alcohol deals
Government will this week propose a minimum price for alcohol and a ban on multibuy deals for beer and wine.
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NewsMike Ashley eyes House of Fraser stake
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley is understood to be vying to take a stake in department store House of Fraser.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales weekly sales break £100m barrier
John Lewis has enjoyed a record week’s trading, breaking broke through the £100m mark in November for the first time.
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OpinionComment: Stupidity Inc - a high street shoots itself in the foot over Space (NK) invader
High Streets may have empty units, but it may be their own fault.
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NewsDreams founder teams up with Lord Harris to line up bid
Dreams founder Mike Clare is lining up a takeover of the bed specialist with a consortium including Carpetright chairman Lord Harris.
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NewsAsos invests in second-hand designer clothes site
Online giant Asos has invested in second hand designer clothing website Covetique.