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Oddbins highlights retailers' Olympic concerns

A recent "marketing counter-strike" by Oddbins against the Olympics is the latest story to highlight non-sponsors' general feeling of frustration about the fact that they cannot use the games as a way of boosting sales, particularly after a lackluster first half of the year. However, Olympic endorsement is not the only way that they can capitalize on the influx of tourists to London for the games.

Published By Datamonitor
27 Jul 2012
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Chanel: pop-up store will benefit from the influx of Olympic tourists

Following the arrival of a number of other pop-up stores in the Covent Garden area, Chanel has opened its first UK pop-up store on the main piazza, just in time to benefit from the increased footfall in London driven by the Olympics. As well as stocking the full range of Chanel beauty products, it also boasts a first-of-its-kind nail bar.

Published By Datamonitor
27 Jul 2012
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Retailers must mobilize to reap the benefits of 4G networks

Bidding for high speed mobile data "4G" licenses will not begin until next year according to UK telecoms regulator Ofcom, and it does not expect carriers to start providing services until the end of 2013. However, the much delayed launch of 4G services will redefine the way that mobile devices are used in retail decisions, and retailers need to prepare for the change.

Published By Datamonitor
25 Jul 2012
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Consumers falling out of love with M&S

As M&S announced declines in both total and like-for-like sales in its core general merchandise category in Q1 2012-13, it also revealed a shakeup in its management structure, including a key exit. The retailer needs to inspire female shoppers and execute its existing strategy more successfully to regain its prominence.

Published By Datamonitor
10 Jul 2012
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JJB continues its uphill struggle as Euro 2012 fails to ignite sales

JJB sports has reported weak results as the 2012 UEFA European Football Championship failed to give the retailer the much needed boost in sales it expected. The business, which is in the middle of a turnaround strategy, must address the competitive pressures that it faces in order to return to growth in the future.

Published By Datamonitor
10 Jul 2012
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N Brown: focus must be maintained following shock departures

In its update on July 3, 2012, N Brown surprised many by announcing that both its chairman and chief executive, as well as two other non-executive directors, will be standing down. So many high-profile departures at the business raises questions as to why they are occurring, and with N Brown now facing a period of substantial change, it must ensure that it stays focused on its core business.

Published By Datamonitor
06 Jul 2012
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An extra life for the pre-owned games market?

Following a ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union that software authors cannot oppose the resale of licenses, the games industry now has to work out what the consequences will be. The ruling comes at a time of evolution in the supply of video games to customers, placing games retailers at risk of losing out on the lucrative pre-owned market.

Published By Datamonitor
06 Jul 2012
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ASOS: more than able to deal with Superdry's departure

News that SuperGroup is putting its wholesale relationship with online retailer ASOS on hold has given rise to speculation that this will spark more withdrawals from the online retailer's site. However, this gives little credit to the strength of the ASOS proposition, or to its management's foresight.

Published By Datamonitor
22 Jun 2012
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Boots: going back for seconds in the convenience food sector?

Following the announcement of its partnership with Walgreens earlier in June, it has been confirmed that Boots has been in talks with Irish retail and wholesale group Musgrave, which runs the Budgens and Londis symbol groups in the UK. This news comes after Boots and Waitrose decided to end their partnership earlier this year, which is currently being phased out.

Published By Datamonitor
22 Jun 2012
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Healthy vines support Majestic Wine

Majestic has posted another year of solid growth as it continues to dominate specialist wine sales. In a market that has been increasingly difficult for specialists, Majestic has managed to use its strengths in customer engagement alongside a knowledgeable workforce to secure loyal customers. While its goal of 330 UK stores seems ambitious Majestic is working on improving its online proposition.

Published By Datamonitor
21 Jun 2012

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