All Retail Week articles in November 30 2012 – Page 2
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership appoints first customer insight director
The John Lewis Partnership has hired its first customer insight director to increase understanding of shopper behavior across John Lewis and Waitrose.
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GalleryIn pictures: Tesco Extra opens in Woolwich with new look F&F
F&F shop-in-shop offers blueprint for the rest of Tesco in the UK.
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AnalysisIn focus: House of Fraser
As sportswear tycoon Mike Ashley looks to take a stake in House of Fraser, Retail Week takes a closer look at the department store.
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NewsAldi creates new store format for London push
Aldi is to open a string of small stores in “prominent” London locations as it looks to grab a slice of the increasingly competitive market.
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NewsPoundworld profits tumble as it invests in stores
Value retailer Poundworld’s pre-tax profit slumped 28% to £2.8m last year as as it invested in new stores and distribution.
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Jaeger unveils £8m loss as it eyes overseas growth
Jaeger has unveiled an underlying loss of £8m in its year to February 29 as it focuses on international growth.
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AnalysisVideo: Tesco introduces virtual fitting room mirrors
Tesco has introduced virtual fitting room mirrors to three of its stores to allow shoppers to try on clothes without wearing them.
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NewsAmazon reveals UK sales figures after Government grilling
Amazon has revealed its UK sales and profits figures for the first time after being ordered to be more transparent by the Government.
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NewsHope for Comet staff as white knight emerges
Staff at collapsed electricals chain Comet have been given a glimmer of hope as a white knight has emerged willing to take on up to 180 stores.
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NewsProfits rise at Topps Tiles despite like-for-likes slip
Topps Tiles has shrugged off a difficult start to the financial year to return a £12.5m pre-tax profit after a rapid turnaround in like-for-like sales.
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NewsFindel turnaround begins as losses narrow
Findel edged back towards the black in the first half as pre-tax profits and sales rose.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Michelle D’Vaz, National advertising manager, The Perfume Shop
Michelle D’Vaz, National advertising manager at The Perfume Shop, tells Retail Week about her life working in retail.
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NewsAsda shoppers to spend less this Christmas
Almost half of mothers who shop at Asda will be spending less on Christmas this year, according to a customer survey.
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InterviewQ&A: Topps Tiles chief executive Matt Williams
Topps Tiles revealed a fall in profits despite a sales uplift in its full year, both of which were inline with expectations. Retail Week talks to Topps Tiles chief executive Matt Williams and chief financial officer Rob Parker about attracting a more affluent customer base and improving its online proposition.
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NewsEvans Cycles unveils Sir Chris Hoy as brand ambassador
Six-time Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy has been unveiled as Evans Cycles’ new brand ambassador.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is Clive Coombes really Comet's white knight?
It emerged today that property tycoon Clive Coombes could save up to 180 Comet stores from closure if his bid is accepted by administrator Deloitte. Retail Week takes a look at the implications.
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NewsPhase Eight to open first West End store
Womenswear retailer Phase Eight will unveil its first West End store in February showcasing a new store design.
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Grocer X5 takes steps to improve performance of Pyaterochka stores
Grocer X5 is to implement three measures to improve the poor performance of its Pyaterochka supermarkets.The retailer plans to unify its product assortment by offering 500 best-selling items in all stores.Pyaterochka will expand its fruit and vegetable range and improve its store layout and shopping experience. X5 also intends to ...
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Walmart takes action over corruption probe
Walmart has suspended several associates of its joint venture company Bharti Walmart as part of an ongoing corruption probe.Walmart has not disclosed the nature of its inquiry or the specific allegations it is looking into.
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Amazon introduces Black Friday and Cyber Monday to France and Germany
Amazon has introduced Black Friday and Cyber Monday to its customers in France and Germany, with lightning deals and special offers to drive Christmas sales.As the promotion ran for its third year in the UK, ‘Le Black Friday’ and ‘Cyber Monday Woche’ entered the vocabulary of customers in Europe.Apple, Rakuten’s ...