All World Cup articles – Page 4
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AnalysisHow to combat staff football fever
Managing shift requests for time off is a challenge during the World Cup.
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NewsDSGi reports World Cup sales boost
DSGi has reported surging sales in TVs in the run up to the World Cup, with this year’s tournament “shaping up to be best World Cup ever” for the retailer in terms of TV sales.
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AnalysisRetailers root for England
As the World Cup approaches, retailers are busy planning their own match tactics to draw the crowds and tap the lift in consumer sentiment the tournament brings.
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NewsWorld Cup no open goal for retailers in tough climate
Lower footfall and margin impact from promotions will create fiercely competitive trading conditions
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JJB to expand own-brand and increase tie-ins in recovery bid
JJB Sports reported that growth in own-brand goods and more exclusive tie-ups with other brands will help bring customers back into stores and improve margins as it battles to turn around after suffering heavy losses.
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NewsSainsbury’s offers staff World Cup working hours
Sainsbury’s staff will be able to plan their shifts around “vital team matches” during the World Cup.
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OpinionBolland needs to make most of his honeymoon
With Dyson off at the end of August and Rose unlikely to be far behind, the next three months will be crucial.
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NewsAsda halves the price of England World Cup shirts
Asda is gearing up for a price war after the supermarket started retailing England World Cup shirts for half the recommended retail price.
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NewsTesco wants to curb sale of cheap alcohol
Tesco has said it wants to see curbs on the sale of cheap alcohol during this parliament.
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OpinionHow to pick your retail dream team
Retailers were delighted when England qualified for the 2010 finals. Our delight has been transformed into practical actions. Stores across the country are featuring imaginative promotional themes and campaigns, focusing on World Cup 2010.
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Analysis
The new North-South divide
With looming public sector cuts and job losses set to hit the North harder than the South, will regional disparities return?
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NewsDSGi looks to score with World Cup TV sales
Group like-for-like sales at electricals retailer DSGi climbed 6% in the fourth quarter, bringing the advance for the year to 2%.
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OpinionA sporting chance for supply chain workers
The World Cup represents a chance to help workers in the retail supply chain, says Mark Price
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OpinionRetail surgery: We want to run a marketing campaign to coincide with the World Cup. Are there any rules about how we do this?
We want to run a marketing campaign to coincide with the World Cup. Are there any rules about how we do this?
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NewsM&S recruits 1966 World Cup winners to front menswear campaign
Marks & Spencer will launch a new menswear advertising campaign on Friday, featuring players from the 1966 World Cup-winning England team as well as members of the current England squad.
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NewsScrewfix adopts ‘British Football Time’ opening hours during World Cup
Screwfix, the Kingfisher-owned trade DIY chain, will switch its trading hours to “British Football Time” for England matches during the World Cup.
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NewsOnline retailer Kitbag trials first pop-up shop
Online sports retailer Kitbag makes its first foray into bricks and mortar today with a pop-up shop to celebrate this year’s football World Cup.
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NewsArgos taps World Cup fever with microsite launch
Argos has launched a microsite to capitalise on “huge” public interest in the World Cup.
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NewsBest Buy promises opening weekend bonanza
US electricals giant Best Buy opens its doors to the public for the first time on Friday and will mark the occasion with four days of activities over the May Bank Holiday weekend.
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NewsArgos to launch interactive TV buyers guide
Argos is to launch an interactive TV buyers’ guide on the web to take advantage of the expected increase in TV sales in the build-up to the World Cup.