All Retail Week articles in October 19 2012 – Page 2
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News
Sainsbury's criticised over supplier payment terms
Sainsbury’s has been criticised after extending the time it takes to pay its non-food suppliers.
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Fashion sales boost John Lewis performance
Sales at John Lewis were boosted by an uplift in fashion purchases last week.
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OpCapita considers Comet sale
Private equity firm OpCapita is considering a sale of electricals retailer Comet less than a year after purchasing it for £2.
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HMV launches online marketplace
HMV has launched an online marketplace selling third-party products as it looks to hit back at arch-rival Amazon.
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DFS reports record profits
DFS enjoyed record profits last year as EBITDA rose 2.5% to £82m despite a fall in sales.
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Grocer Safeway posts net income decrease
Grocer Safeway posted net income from continuing operations for the third quarter ended September 8 of $108m (£67.2m) compared with $130.3m (£81m) in the same period last year.Total sales and other revenue, including US and Canadian operations, were flat at $10bn (£6.22bn).Higher fuel revenues helped counter lower sales due to ...
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Costco reports net income increase
Costco reported that net income for the fourth quarter ended September 2 increased by 27% to $609m (£378.7m).Net sales climbed 14% to $31.52bn (£19.6bn). Like-for-like sales were up 6% in the US and 2% in Costco’s international division.
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Malcolm Walker puts on a show at Iceland conference
Iceland boss Malcolm Walker was in fine form last week at the retailer’s annual conference.
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Opinion
Comment: Technology gives customers control
Speed and convenience are the key words for busy mums.
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New JD format Pro to fill gap left by JJB collapse
Retailer to open JD Pro fascia in the City to appeal to wealthy sports enthusiasts.
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Analysis
Profile: Steve Clarke, chief executive, WHSmith
WHSmith’s head of high street and Kate Swann’s right-hand man is primed to take over as chief executive.
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Analysis
My retail life: Glenn Caton, Managing director, Laithwaite's Wine
Glenn Caton, Managing director of Laithwaite’s Wine, tells Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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Analysis
Campaign of the week: Waterstones, Importance of Bookshops
In the face of Amazon’s continued dominance in online book sales and the growing popularity of ebooks and tablets, high street bookseller Waterstones has launched an advertising campaign lauding old-fashioned bookshops.
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News
Binnie made Jaeger executive chairman as Tillman exits
Stewart Binnie aims to restore the retailer’s international business and Japan is top of his list
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Analysis: Hobbs set for international expansion
The retailer is launching international websites as a precursor to physical overseas expansion.
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Analysis
International analysis: Small stores and digital key to Carrefour’s future
Last week, the world’s second largest retailer, Carrefour, posted its third-quarter results.
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Analysis
Analysis: Iceland’s bullish boss holds the grocer steady
Despite a tough six months, Iceland founder Malcolm Walker insists the frozen food retailer can excel and explains why staff should think of him as Father Christmas.
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Analysis
Analysis: Homewares retailers move with the times
The homewares and furniture sector has faced trying times, and difficult trading conditions have hit retailers unprepared for change. Anna Richardson Taylor speaks to those who see opportunities for innovation and growth.
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Toys R Us offers Facebook fans chance to star in Christmas TV advert
The retailer is offering anyone who ‘likes’ its Facebook page the chance to enter a competition to have a festive picture of them and their family featured at the end of the Toys R US advert.
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Grupo Pão de Açúcar posts sales growth
Casino’s Brazilian operation Grupo Pão de Açúcar posted sales growth of 8.7%, or 7.1% in like-for-like terms, to BRL13.7bn (£4.17bn) for the third quarter of 2012.According to the retailer, it was mainly because of the strong performance of the Assai, Minimercado Extra and Ponto Frio banners.