All Retail Week articles in October 22, 2010 – Page 4
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OpinionTime for independents day
With a little help, independents could reinvigorate our dull town centres, says Simon Burke
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can we ensure the purchase of our point-of-sale material is as efficient as possible?
How can we ensure the purchase of our point-of-sale material is as efficient as possible?
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GalleryPringle, Hong Kong
Pringle is one of those curious brands that is probably rather more popular overseas than in its homeland, although there is still a certain cachet in wearing a jumper with a small lion on the chest for a particular demographic.
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NewsUniqlo looks for large London store sites
Japanese fashion chain Uniqlo is on the hunt for larger London stores as it seeks to strengthen its position in the UK market.
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AnalysisStir up talent in the milk round
Retailers are adopting innovative ways of attracting prospective employees, finds Liz Morrell
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NewsJohn Lewis weekly sales rise 7.2%
Sales at John Lewis department stores rose 7.2% to £58.5m last week, when all main categories delivered a similar performance.
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NewsTesco launches home repair service
Grocery giant Tesco is piloting a handyman services scheme in Swindon and may replicate it nationwide if successful.
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NewsAmazon reports 16% Q3 profit rise
Online giant Amazon reported a 16% rise in third-quarter profit, as its e-book reader Kindle bolsters sales.
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NewsTesco launches £1.3bn Christmas promotional campaign
Tesco is claiming to save customers £1.3bn this Christmas with festive promotions and Clubcard deals.
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NewsDebenhams launches interactive TV channel
Debenhams has launched an interactive TV channel today (Monday) to attract new customers by offering fashion and beauty advice, alongside the opportunity to buy.
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NewsPark Group expands into eurozone
Christmas hampers and vouchers specialist Park Group is expanding internationally.
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NewsOcado to deliver to the South West and Wales
Online grocer Ocado is to begin delivering into the south east of England and South Wales next year after acquiring a distribution centre near Bristol.
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NewsTesco in price dispute with Hovis
Tesco has dropped 12 Hovis lines after a spat with the brand’s owner, Premier Foods, over pricing.
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NewsGeorge Davies sets January date for kidswear venture
Fashion entrepreneur George Davies has revealed further details of his forthcoming Middle East-based kidswear chain, including the name of the operation and the launch date of the first store.
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NewsAnn Summers Halloween radio ad banned
Ann Summers’ radio advert for Halloween has been banned for being too racy.
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NewsShop Direct hires Debenhams' creative boss
Home shopping giant Shop Direct Group has hired Debenhams’ Mark Woods as group creative director.
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NewsM&S launches disposable chocolate box
Marks & Spencer is introducing new packaging for its Swiss Chocolate Collection that can be thrown away on a compost heap or dissolved in water.