All TK Maxx & TJX articles – Page 5
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AnalysisAnalysis: The increasingly complementary nature of retail and leisure
Leisure options at retail parks are becoming more sophisticated as landlords realise the sector’s vitality and retailers enjoy extended trading hours.
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AnalysisUS value fashion market: What do retailers need to know?
Value fashion giant Primark this week revealed plans to launch in the US next year. Retail Week takes a look at the value fashion market over the pond.
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NewsRetail parks vacancy rates at lowest level since 2007
Vacancy rates at retail parks across the UK are at their lowest level since 2007, a report by retail property research consultancy Trevor Wood Associates has found.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on TK Maxx, Tesco and Boohoo.com
Retail news round-up December 10, 2013: TK Maxx accused of inflating prices, Boohoo.com full-year sales rise and Tesco acquires stake in Lazada.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Adapting supply chains for international expansion
The logistics of moving products across the globe can mean profit growth is hard to come by. Liz Morrell examines how retailers are reducing inefficiencies in the supply chain as they expand internationally.
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NewsTK Maxx posts surge in UK profits
TK Maxx’s UK parent recorded a 127% increase in pre-tax profits to £80.5m in the year to February 2.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: TJX plots ambitious store growth in US and Europe
Off-price retailer TJX has outlined plans to expand its store base to 6,000 across North America and Europe, projecting that it could eventually generate more than $46bn (£26bn) in sales.
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GalleryIn pictures: TK Maxx unveils Covent Garden store
TK Maxx opened its doors yesterday in upmarket Covent Garden.
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NewsAustralian retailer Target poaches TK Maxx ecommerce director
Australian retailer Target has poached TK Maxx’s ecommerce director as it continues to strengthen its leadership team.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Brainwaves and neuromarketing - how retailers can use psychology to influence shoppers
Powerful psychological techniques influence shopper behaviour and the science behind them is becoming more sophisticated, reports Rebecca Thomson.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on TK Maxx and Littlewoods
Retail news round-up September 20, 2013: TK Maxx launches first cross platform ad campaign and Littlewoods unveils its £3m autumn campaign starring Myleene Klass and Mark Wright.
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NewsTK Maxx to set up shop among upmarket neighbours in Covent Garden
Discount fashion retailer TK Maxx is close to taking on Next’s store on Long Acre in a deal that is likely to dismay Covent Garden landlords, who have been remodelling the area to attract more affluent shoppers.
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NewsMothercare hires ex-Play.com director Ryan Murray as ELC trading director
Mothercare has hired former Play.com director Ryan Murray as its new trading director for the Early Learning Centre (ELC) chain.
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AnalysisProfile: Matalan's new managing director Jason Hargreaves
Matalan’s new managing director Jason Hargreaves, the son of billionaire founder John Hargreaves, won’t need to be showing round the retailer’s head office in Skelmersdale, Lancashire.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What challenges does new Matalan boss Jason Hargreaves need to tackle?
As Matalan founder John Hargreaves’ son Jason Hargreaves takes the helm, Retail Week takes a look at how he can improve performance after a first quarter slowdown.
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TJX acquires discount online retailer
Off-price retailer TJX has acquired discount online retailer Sierra Trading Post in a $200m (£124.5m) cash deal.TJX is developing online shopping sites for its own brands and the acquisition adds online operating capabilities and infrastructure.TJX chief executive Carol Meyrowitz said: “We see Sierra’s management team, with its deep internet retailing ...
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AnalysisAnalysis: Which are the best Christmas adverts of 2012?
Retailers are aiming for engagement with truthful tales of Christmas, but which are the best Christmas adverts of 2012?
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NewsAll Comet stores set to close before Christmas
Comet is to shut all of its stores by December 18 and close its distribution centre this week unless a buyer for the business can be found.
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NewsTK Maxx circles 25 Comet stores
Discount fashion outlet TK Maxx has joined the race to secure a package of Comet stores, as administrator Deloitte prepares to close another 14 by the end of the week.
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NewsProfits plummet at TJX UK
TJX UK, which operates discount retailer TK Maxx and homewares specialist Homesense, posted a pre-tax profit plunge of 62% to £35.4m in the year to January 28, despite a sales uplift.