All Olympics articles – Page 4
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NewsRetailers slash prices of Olympic souvenirs by up to 80%
Retailers are being forced to reduce the prices of Olympic Games souvenirs by up to 80% following poor demand from shoppers.
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NewsOlympic ceremony boosts HMV music sales
HMV has reported that sales of CDs and downloads by artists featured in the Olympic ceremony rocketed over the weekend.
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OpinionComment: Calling time on the pop-up
The majority of pop-ups no longer deserve the label as they may be around for a year or more.
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OpinionComment: The Olympics have finally arrived at Westfield Stratford City
There have really been only two words on the Westfield Stratford City team’s lips for the last 5 years – “Launch”, and “Olympics”.
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AnalysisOlympics: Retail's biggest names give their opinion
As the Olympic Games gets underway tonight, Retail Week asks key figures what the event will mean for retail.
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OpinionComment: The Olympics are a time to be positive
People love to moan, about the Olympics or retail, but the right attitude is key.
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NewsRetailers on their marks to chase Olympic gold
Hopes are high for boost to consumer sentiment and Games sales fillip.
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OpinionComment: Olympics should provide welcome boost to sentiment
As the Olympic Games get under way, perhaps the best that retailers should hope for from the sports spectacular is a boost to shopper sentiment.
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NewsRetailers warned of ‘Olympic hangover’
The Olympics will have only a “moderate impact” on retail sales, according to the latest Opera Solutions Retail Predictor for Retail Week.
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NewsFall in store numbers reflects high street woes
Store numbers fell for the first time in three years in the second quarter.
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OpinionSainsbury’s develops blind football simulator
Sainsbury’s has developed an online simulation of Paralympic sport Blind Football to coincide with the London 2012 Paralympic Games, which Sainsbury’s is sponsoring.
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NewsOddbins launches campaign to oppose 'perverse' Olympic rules
Oddbins has blasted “perverse” rules over marketing related to the Olympic Games and has issued a “counter strike” promotional campaign.
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OpinionComment: Will the Olympics herald an Indian summer for retailers?
It has been a challenging year for UK retail, will the London 2012 Olympics usher in a sunnier outlook for retailers?
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GalleryIn pictures: Tesco opens Olympic pop-up shop
Tesco has opened a pop-up shop in East London to celebrate the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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GalleryIn pictures: Retailers gear up for London Olympics
Retailers have decked out their stores to celebrate the London 2012 Olympic Games.
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GalleryIn pictures: John Lewis 'wraps' its stores in giant Olympic banners
Department store group John Lewis has ‘wrapped’ four of its most high profile stores in giant banners to celebrate London 2012.
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OpinionLondon Olympics: Crossing the line in retail
Retailers mark the Olympics without mentioning them.
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GalleryStore gallery: Westfield limbers up for the Olympics
As the start of the Olympics nears, John Ryan visits Westfield Stratford City to see how retailers are gearing up for the big event.
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NewsJohn Lewis posts weekly sales rise of 15.3%
Sales at John Lewis department stores climbed 15.3% to £71.6m last week, helped by wet weather and strong technology sales.
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NewsThe Perfume Shop to launch six scents
The Perfume Shop has announced it will launch a private-label collection for the first time this Christmas, while laying out logistical plans for trading during the Olympics.