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Uniqlo opens joint store concept with Bic Camera
Uniqlo and electronics retailer Bic Camera have opened their first joint ‘Bicqlo’ store in Tokyo.Uniqlo president Tadashi Yanai said he wanted to create Japan’s most prosperous store by combining Bic Camera’s busy shop ambience with that of Uniqlo.Yanai hopes to open similar stores in New York and Paris.
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NewsDixons hires managing director for its Scandinavian business
Dixons has hired a managing director for its Northern Europe business.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The 50 best websites of 2012
Which websites are leading the way in the online world? Which ecommerce sites truly resonate with the biggest experts in the field?
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RadioShack ventures into Malaysia
US-based electronics retailer RadioShack has ventured into Malaysia for its first two locations in Southeast Asia.The Kuala Lumpur stores will be operated by master franchise holder Berjaya RS, a subsidiary of Malaysian retailing specialist Berjaya Retail Berhad.RadioShack wants at least 1,000 franchise stores across Southeast Asia.Berjaya plans to open three ...
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NewsRetail sales volumes edge up with more growth forecast
Sales volumes have risen “slightly” and retailers forecast growth will strengthen next month, according to the CBI.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Using IT to lead the way in retail
An innovative reserve and collect scheme and integrated online shopping solutions are two uses of IT that are enabling retail brands to stand out in the marketplace. Claire Burke discovers what’s new.
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NewsMaplin hires new commercial director
Maplin has hired former Somerfield director Oliver Meakin as its new commercial director as the electricals specialist continues to bolster its top team.
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OpinionComment: Are joint store concepts the way foward?
Exciting news from Japan, where two of the country’s leading retailers are teaming up to launch a joint store concept.
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NewsApple sells five million iPhones since Friday's launch
Apple has sold almost five million new iPhone 5 mobile phones globally in three days, following its launch on Friday.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales up 12.9% last week
John Lewis sales surged 12.9% to £65.59m in the week to September 15.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Best Buy aims to stabilise as clock ticks on buyout
US consumer electronics specialist Best Buy has reached an agreement to satisfy recent requests from founder Richard Schulze in connection with his offer to take the retailer private.
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NewsOnline sales slump to five-year low in August
Internet retail sales slumped in August as the Olympics distracted Brits from online shopping, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics.
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Redcoon considers first bricks-and-mortar store
Online electronics retailer Redcoon, owned by Metro controlled Media-Saturn, is considering opening its first bricks-and-mortar store early next year, according to founder Reiner Heckel.Heckel said that consumer electronics and white goods suppliers treat physical store operators as preferred customers when selling products, including newly launched lines, at the expense of ...
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Darty’s chief executive Thierry Falque-Pierrotin to depart
Electronics retailer Darty’s chief executive Thierry Falque-Pierrotin will leave the group by mutual agreement following completion of a group review. The search for a replacement has begun.A comprehensive review of the business, which Darty intends to complete by December, will cover all aspects of the business, including the rejuvenation and ...
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NewsDixons rewards stores for online sales in local catchments
Electricals giant Dixons is now crediting stores with online sales made in their catchment areas in recognition of changing retail dynamics.
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NewsHome Depot exits China
DIY giant Home Depot is to pull out of China as it plans to close its remaining big-box stores after failing to find the right store format and do-it-yourself culture in the country.
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InterviewQ&A: John Lewis boss Andy Street
John Lewis revealed its first half figures this morning, revealing an operating profit surge of 188.6% to £29.8m, while like-for-like sales rose 9.2%. Retail Week talks to John Lewis managing director Andy Street about pop up shops, relaunching the web site and Christmas
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OpinionComment: What the 'mega-Thursday' trading updates say about retail prospects
Traditionally, the back to school trading period for retailers in early September gives a good guide to how the rest of the Autumn will pan out on the High Street.
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NewsTablets and e-readers drive Argos like-for-likes up 1.4%
Like-for-likes at catalogue retailer Argos rose 1.4% in the 13 weeks to September 1 and parent Home Retail expects group full-year profits to be in line with expectations.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How can shopping centres embrace technology?
Shopping centres and technology at first seemed like adversaries, then uneasy bedfellows, but now they are positively united – or at least they should be.