All Retail Week articles in October 14 2011
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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AnalysisTesco third quarter sales fall: What the analysts say
Tesco this morning revealed its UK like-for-like sales fell 1.5% in its third quarter. Retail Week takes a look at the response from the City.
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OpinionHouse of Fraser future shop
The opening of a House of Fraser.com store in Aberdeen’s Union Square is certainly a departure from department store norms, but is this still shopping?
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NewsDonna Air caption competition: winner announced
B&Q is doing its best to prepare the nation for a long cold winter, with the help of Donna Air and her wooly friend.
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NewsOnline grocery market to double in five years says IGD
The online grocery market will almost double in value to £11.2bn by 2016, according to industry analysts IGD.
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Walmart de México opens first standalone pharmacy
Walmart de México has opened its first standalone pharmacy in the country, Planet Retail has learned. The opening is part of a trial project and the retailer has not revealed any further details about it. Walmart already operates a number of pharmacies in Mexico, generally located next to larger stores ...
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Discount retailer Target launches limited-edition collection
Discount retailer Target is partnering with designer Josie Natori to launch its first limited-edition collection of lingerie and loungewear. The Josie Natori for Target range will appear in two seasonal instalments, the first of which will be available from the end of October in time for the Christmas season. The ...
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NewsDebenhams poaches BHS managing director Mike Goring
Debenhams has poached BHS managing director Mike Goring who will become retail director of the department store.
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NewsTesco launches bras for girls aged nine
Tesco has launched a bra for girls aged nine as the age girls reach puberty becomes increasingly earlier.
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NewsJack Wills profits jump as it focuses on US expansion
Preppy young fashion chain Jack Wills has posted an increase in pre-tax profits of £3.8m for the year to January 31.
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News"Harrods of the North" on market for £50m
Owners of Scottish retailer House of Bruar have put it up for sale for £50m.
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NewsWalker stays out of first-round Iceland bids
Iceland chief executive Malcolm Walker will not submit a first-round bid for the supermarket chain.
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OpinionSpend, spend, spend
Failure to improve interiors will mean a price to be paid sooner rather than later.
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NewsAsda and Morrisons launch new offensives in grocery war
Two of the UK’s biggest supermarkets, Asda and Morrisons, have launched new initiatives to woo customers into store.
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NewsDragon's Den star in line for chairman job at Comet
Dragons’ Den star Peter Jones is in the running to become executive chairman at embattled electricals retailer Comet, under plans being drawn up by would-be owner Hilco.
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NewsBlockbuster UK posts profits fall
DVD rental chain Blockbuster UK profits slumped from £4.6m to £1.7m in the year to January 2.
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NewsUnusual store names in São Paulo
You have to wonder about the happy coincidence of some highly unusual names all trading within a single mall in São Paulo.
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GalleryIs Westfield London standing the test of time?
Westfield London is approaching its third anniversary, but is the more mature sister of the Stratford mall standing the test of time? John Ryan reports on how brands have helped maintain its appeal.
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Bernardo Caprotti steps down as chairman of Esselunga
Bernardo Caprotti, founder and owner of supermarket chain Esselunga, has stepped down as chairman. Caprotti made the announcement himself and said the move will help the private chain “have a proper management”. He said that he will retain “an operating role” in human resources at Esselunga.Caprotti will also retain his ...
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Amazon announces launch of Kindle e-reader in France
Amazon has announced the launch of its Kindle e-reader in France. The Kindle is now available for pre-order with a price tag of E99 (£86) via Amazon.fr with delivery from October 14.Amazon’s Kindle e-book selection comprises 35,000 titles in French and includes 4,000 free classics and 28 L’Express bestsellers. French ...
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NewsOnline retail searches rise 35% in the third quarter
Total retail searches rose at the fastest rate this year during the quarter to September at 35% as thrify Brits scoured the web for a bargain.