All Retail Week articles in September 23 2011 – Page 2
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OpinionSelf-help retailers show how to buck the gloom
You’d expect Kingfisher to know a bit about do-it-yourself. But the self-help initiatives espoused by B&Q’s owner extend far beyond painting a wall or fitting a kitchen – it’s helping itself to strong results.
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OpinionRetail surgery: To what extent can a retailer enforce dress code rules?
To what extent can a retailer enforce rules about the appearance and dress code of their store colleagues?
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GalleryIn pictures: Multiyork shifts to more up to date look
Furniture chain Multiyork has embarked on a revamp of its stores, product and pricing strategy as it seeks to present a more contemporary image.
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OpinionDunelm done well
In these times of tough trading and hard-to-come-by bank lending, you don’t often read this sort of thing in a preliminary results statement.
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OpinionRetail’s role in guiding the young
Retailers should seize the opportunity to help point youngsters the right way, says Lord Kirkham
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NewsSuccess stories help sector to outperform
The bad retail news of the last week from retailers ranging from Alexon to Kesa was counterweighted by success stories from store groups including Debenhams and Kingfisher.
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AnalysisSainsbury’s 'Live Well for Less’
After six years of ‘Try Something New Today’, Sainsbury’s has tried something new and come up with a new strapline – ‘Live Well for Less’.
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NewsFlying Brands warns it could breach banking covenants
Flying Brands this morning warned that trading had been below management expectations, and that it will breach its banking covenants next month unless it takes further action.
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NewsSlower week for John Lewis but Waitrose does well
John Lewis experienced a slower week in the seven days to 17 September, but Waitrose had a good week as the weather tuned cooler.
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NewsBoux Avenue appoints new brand and marketing director
Lingerie chain Boux Avenue has appointed Laura Perrin, formerly of French Connection, as brand and marketing director.
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AnalysisEurozone problems
The problems in the Eurozone are threatening the recovery of the global economy.
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GalleryWestfield Stratford City: Best in show
Westfield Stratford City is now a tangible reality, but with the dust settled and the opening crowds dispersed, what are the standout features of London’s latest mall? John Ryan reports.
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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.
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NewsAsda lines up backing for bid for Iceland stores
Asda is understood to have lined up backing from Barclays Capital to beef up its finances to bid for Iceland stores.
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NewsKesa mulls retaining pension to ease Comet sale
Comet-owner Kesa is understood to be planning to retain the Comet pension fund to enable a sale of the embattled electricals chain.
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NewsAndy Bond backs online food retailer
Former Asda boss Andy Bond is backing a new upmarket online food retailer.
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NewsIn focus: French Connection
As profitability improves the retailer is eyeing expansion in emerging markets.
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NewsRetail becoming more attractive than university for young people
Working in the retail sector is increasingly becoming a more attractive alternative for young people than going to university, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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NewsTesco extends Hoerner's consulting role
Tesco is understood to have extended the consulting role of John Hoerner, its former head of its clothing division.
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