All Olympics articles – Page 7
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OpinionWill the Olympics inspire keepsakes worth keeping?
These days it’s possible to get hold of virtually anything from anywhere via the internet. However, there’s something special about visiting a place or enjoying a unique event and wanting to take home a reminder.
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NewsRetailers divided over Sunday trading
The relaxation of Sunday trading laws for the Olympics has split opinion among some of the UK’s biggest retailers.
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OpinionBrasher departure fuels retail rumour mill
Chris Brook-Carter is Editor-in-chief of Retail Week. Chris has covered the FMCG and retail industries for 15 years, in particular covering the food, drinks and clothing sectors.
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NewsRetailers to receive Sunday trading boost during Olympics
Retailers could benefit from eight weekends of extended trading during the Olympics if the government suspends Sunday trading laws as expected.
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OpinionSelling the Olympics
John Ryan writes about store design, visual merchandising and in-store marketing. He has written for Retail Week in this capacity for more than a decade.
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AnalysisThe London retail property scene
Big changes are happening in London – both short and long term – and retailing is having to adapt. Ben Cooper reports on the capital’s new up-and-coming shopping areas.
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AnalysisLondon 2012: will retailers benefit?
You don’t need a ticket to gain extra sales from this year’s Olympic Games but, as Mark Faithfull reports, not all retailers stand to benefit from the events taking place in the UK this summer.
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InterviewQ&A: Kingfisher boss Ian Cheshire on management restructure
Kingfisher group chief executive Ian Cheshire speaks to Nicola Harrison about the DIY giant’s new management structure, the Olympics - and garden gnomes
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NewsRetailers optimistic that Olympics will drive sales
The proportion of store groups expecting a boost from the London 2012 Olympics has more than doubled since last summer.
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NewsStratford City performs 'exceptionally well', says Westfield
Westfield Stratford City has performed “exceptionally well” since opening in September, according to the Australian developer.
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AnalysisRetail resolutions for 2012
Retailers reveal the business resolutions that they will be sticking to during the good and bad of 2012. By Gemma Goldfingle and Alex Lawson.
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OpinionStrong management key to funding
With the Christmas season now well and truly upon us, we have entered the most crucial period of the year for retailers.
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AnalysisSainsbury’s Million Kids Challenge
In a welcome break from the endless rounds of Christmas ads, Sainsbury’s has launched a campaign with David Beckham to raise awareness of its Million Kids Challenge, which aims to get children involved with sport.
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GalleryIn pictures: Foyles opens Westfield Stratford City store
Bookseller Foyles has opened the doors of its Westfield Stratford City store, showcasing a design which celebrates books by using them within its structure.
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NewsLondon Olympics will 'keep tourists away'
London could see a dramatic fall in the number of tourists visiting the City during the 2012 Olympics, shattering any hopes retailers may have had for a boost in the lead up to the event.
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AnalysisWhat challenges does the Olympics bring for retailers?
The athletes may be the stars of the show, but London 2012 is proving to be a challenge for retailers too. Rebecca Thomson looks at the supply chain conundrums it will bring.
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NewsH&M opens at Westfield Stratford City
H&M has opened its second-largest store in the UK at Westfield Stratford City.
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GalleryIn pictures: John Lewis, Westfield Stratford City
The new John Lewis at Westfield Stratford City is the largest store in the development and the retailer’s first new store in the capital for 20 years. John Ryan walks the store with Kim Morris, head of retail design
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OpinionThe truth behind the story
The reality is retail is thriving, and keen young people are driving its success, says Jacqueline Gold
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GalleryDr Martens, Westfield Stratford City
Cobblers! Well, lasts to be more precise. Ever since Levi’s deployed used versions of these as part of its visual merchandising in the Regent Street flagship, they have been appearing in more fashion forward stores to lend a note of ‘authenticity’ to an interior.