All Retail Week articles in September 30 2011 – Page 2
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NewsWalmart gives Cheesewright new role overseeing UK
Former Asda chief operating officer David Cheesewright has been appointed to a new senior role at Walmart which includes oversight of the UK business.
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NewsAmazon launches rival to iPad
US etail giant Amazon has launched its own tablet the Kindle Fire, which it hopes will pose the biggest threat yet to Apple’s iPad.
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NewsMusgrave takeover of Superquinn approved
Irish grocer Musgrave’s acquisition of Superquinn has been given the green light by the country’s Competition Authority.
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NewsCut bag use or face legislation, Cameron tells retailers
Prime Minister David Cameron has raised the prospect of introducing laws to force store groups to slash the number of plastic bags they distribute.
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NewsAlexon bought by Sun European in prepack deal
Alexon has been bought by private equity firm Sun European Partners as part of a prepack deal after the business fell into administration today.
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NewsHobbyCraft to throw in-store kids' birthday parties
HobbyCraft is aiming to create more in-store theatre and make its shops local community hubs as it aims to attract a wider audience.
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Inditex announces net profit rise
Inditex has announced that net profit rose 14% in the first half of this year as the retailer continued its rapid international expansion away from its home market.In the first half of the year, the retailer opened stores in Australia and over the next few months Zara will open its ...
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ITM announces sales growth
ITM, the operator of Intermarché grocery formats, has announced sales grew by 6.3% including petrol for the first half of 2011. The retailer’s hypermarket division saw sales rise 3% while supermarkets sales increased by 2.7% for those selling non-food, and by 1.9% for those selling food only. For the convenience ...
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Pick n Pay to withdraw from Australian market
South Africa-based grocer Pick n Pay is finally withdrawing from the Australian market. The news comes more than a year after the retailer’s original announcement in July 2010 that it was planning to sell its Franklins supermarket chain to Metcash to focus on growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. Metcash has notified ...
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NewsSales climb at Theo Fennell
Jeweller Theo Fennell has posted a 9% sales rise for a six-month period but remains cautious ahead of the peak trading period.
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NewsTesco rolls out online shopping to Poland and the Czech Republic
Tesco is expanding its online operation to the Czech Republic and Poland, with plans to launch a grocery offer in the two countries by the end of next year.
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OpinionGrocery retailing isn’t just about price
It would have been hard for Tesco’s Big Price Drop to live up to the hype that built up before its launch.
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GalleryAll Mod cons
Clothing brand Ben Sherman has given its Carnaby Street flagship a complete revamp and the result is one of the best-looking stores along this avenue of fashion. John Ryan visits
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AnalysisOut of the ashes
B&Q’s new store in Witney is a former branch of DIY operator Focus. After visiting on a bank holiday Monday, John Ryan is convinced that, while its predecessor came unstuck, this one will do the job.
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NewsHolland & Barrett rolls out loyalty card scheme
Health and beauty retailer Holland & Barrett has this week rolled out its loyalty scheme nationwide, which it hopes will increase basket size and customer frequency.
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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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AnalysisTesco ‘Big Price Drop’
Viewers of Sunday night’s The X Factor and Downton Abbey were hit with Tesco’s offensive during the ad breaks with its Big Price Drop campaign.
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AnalysisBill Carrahar
The new director of Carpetright’s beds business, Sleepright, is passionate about the sector that has given him a second career, and is looking forward to working with an ‘icon in the industry’
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OpinionMoss Bros helps itself to profits
Moss Bros this week provided a rare piece of good news for the high street.
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AnalysisCarrefour unveils plans for Parisian superstore
French international grocery retailer Carrefour has announced plans to open a one-off premium superstore in Paris within a year.