All Retail Week articles in October 29 2010 – Page 4
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News
Retailers hit by biscuit shortage due to fire at packaging plant
Retailers including Sainsbury’s have been hit by a biscuit shortage because of a fire at a packaging plant that supplies United Biscuits, owner of the McVitie’s and Jacobs brands.
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Analysis
Can workers provide a big break for WHSmith?
The retailer - more used to operating in railway stations - believes the workplace could prove to be an untapped source of growth. George MacDonald examines the venture’s potential
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Shake-up for Peacocks as bidders circle
Peacocks has shaken up its management team as private equity houses circle the retailer.
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Opinion
Retail surgery: Can you explain the legal wrangle between Marks & Spencer and Interflora over online search terms, and what are the wider implications for retailers?
Can you explain the legal wrangle between Marks & Spencer and Interflora over online search terms, and what are the wider implications for retailers?
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Opinion
Too soon to see Best Buy’s impact
Aside from Next, the big update next week will come from Carphone Warehouse which posts interim results on Friday.
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Opinion
Retail surgery: Online Christmas Sales continue to start earlier and earlier. Is it best to launch my Sale on Christmas Day or should I do it before?
Online Christmas Sales continue to start earlier and earlier. Is it best to launch my Sale on Christmas Day or should I do it before?
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Comet launches loyalty scheme in fierce electricals battleground
Comet has launched its first loyalty scheme as electricals groups slug it out in fiercely competitive conditions.
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Toy Retailers Association reveals Christmas dream toys
Buzz Lightyear, a toy puppy that can be taken for walks and an electric guitar are among the toys tipped to be the biggest sellers this Christmas.
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In Focus: Aldi
The hard discounters have received much coverage following revelation of Aldi’s substantial UK loss in 2009, as signalling the sudden reversal of rapid growth in the recession.
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Analysis
Christmas advertising campaigns
As the growth of Christmas ad spend slows, how are retailers making the most of their budgets and catching the eye of the consumer?
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Karen Millen opens pilot accessories standalone
Fashion retailer Karen Millen yesterday opened a pilot standalone accessories store that will be rolled out to airports and department store concessions if successful.
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Opinion
It’s all about quality
Rather like the BCSC and MAPIC events we preview in this special supplement, celebrating the best retail environments is at the heart of what Retail Week is about.
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News
Carpetright sales fall 7.3% in ‘difficult’ market
Carpetright disappointed the City with its second-quarter update on Wednesday. The floorcoverings market leader suffered from unsettled consumer confidence and lower mortgage approvals.
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Go Outdoors triples profit to £4.3m and rejigs management
Outdoor specialist Go Outdoors’ pre-tax profits more than tripled from £1.2m to £4.3m in the year to January 3 and the retailer has rejigged management roles.
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Flying Brands sales grow 12% despite setbacks
Home shopping group Flying Brands reported sales from its ongoing business rose 12% to £5.6m in the three months to October 1.
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Forever 21 aims for 100 UK stores as it prepares for Bullring launch
US fast-fashion retailer Forever 21 has revealed plans to open more than 100 stores in the UK as it gears up to make its debut in Birmingham’s Bullring shopping centre next month.
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Amazon looks to Kindle as its No.1 Christmas draw
Amazon UK expects its Kindle e-reader to be its best-selling product this Christmas as it continues to focus on value to win festive spend.
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Anti-Japan protests close Isetan Mitsukoshi store
Japan-based department store group Isetan Mitsukoshi was forced to suspend operations at its store in Chengdu in Sichuan province in China due to violent anti-Japan protests. As Japanese retail stores may remain targets of protests, it is uncertain whether Isetan Mitsukoshi can implement store opening plans in China. At present, ...
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dm group sales increase 8.8% to £4.73bn
Drugstore operator dm reported gross group sales rose by 8.8% to €5.65bn (£4.73bn) in its 2009 fiscal year. In Germany sales reached €4bn (£3.35bn), growing by 8.7%. Chairman and chief executive Erich Harsch said that dm was aiming for market leadership and that it was going to close the gap ...
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Picard Surgeles acquired by private equity firm
Frozen food retailer Picard Surgeles has been acquired by private equity firm Lion Capital from BC Partners for €1.52bn (£1.27bn). The completion of the deal follows approval by the European regulatory authorities at the beginning of the month. The takeover price included €590m (£494m) in cash, while the remaining funding ...