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The Era of Big Box Retail Dominance Is Coming to an End
Bloomberg
(BBY) said yesterday it was closing 50 big stores and opening 100 smaller ones, the world's largest electronics retailer was adjusting to reality: The era of big-box retail dominance is coming to an end. The new mantra is small box.
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German Retail Sales Unexpectedly Fell a Second Month in February
Bloomberg
German retail sales unexpectedly declined for a second month in February as rising energy prices sapped household purchasing power. Sales (GRFRIAMM), adjusted for inflation and seasonal swings, fell 1.1 percent from January, when they declined 1.2 ...
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Statoil Fuel & Retail's annual report
Reuters
30 March 2012 - Statoil Fuel & Retail ASA ("Statoil Fuel & Retail"; Ticker: SFR) publishes its annual report for 2011 today. The annual report is attached to this release. The annual report, together with a short CEO video summary of 2011, ...
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German Retail Sales Unexpectedly Fell in February
BusinessWeek (blog)
By With assistance from Scott Hamilton on March 30, 2012 German retail sales unexpectedly declined for a second month in February as rising energy prices sapped household purchasing power. Sales (GRFRIAMM), adjusted for inflation and seasonal swings, ...
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BlackRock Appoints Alex Hoctor-Duncan Head of Retail for Europe, Middle East ...
MarketWatch (press release)
LONDON, Mar 30, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:BLK) today announced that Alex Hoctor-Duncan has been appointed Head of Retail for Europe, Africa and the Middle East (EMEA), with immediate effect. Mr. Hoctor-Duncan most recently served as ...
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Friday boss: UK retail is 'alive and well'
BBC News
The outgoing chief executive of Britain's biggest commercial property developer and landlord, Land Securities, has said that "retail is alive and well" in Britain. Francis Salway told the Today programme's Simon Jack that there has been a significant ...
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Swedish retail giant H&M confirms new 'secret' line
The Local.se
Swedish high street fashion giant on Friday confirmed that new "luxury" line called "& other stories" will be launched in Europe in 2013. "We see the new chain as something of a complement to H&M. It will be placed in a slightly higher price range and ...
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Retail center to open in Vista
The State
By Kristy Eppley Rupon - krupon@thestate.com A new retail center will open on Gervais Street this summer with two new tenants and space for two more. If It's Paper and SmartPhone Medic will move into the 9000-square-foot, two-story center at 1801 ...
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Budget: More tax exemption room for cross-border shoppers
Vancouver Sun
But Finance Minister Jim Flaherty's decision to quadruple the exemption limits for travellers returning to Canada from brief trips will add just one more hurdle to Canadian retailers who already face a competitive disadvantage because of import duties, ...
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TABLE-German retail sales down on the month in February
Reuters
The Federal Statistics office reported the following retail sales data on Friday: RETAIL SALES FEB 12 JAN 12 FEB 11 Y/Y pct change (real) +1.7 +1.7 +2.4 Y/Y pct change (nominal) +4.0 +3.6 +4.3 M/M pct change (real) -1.1 -1.2 +0.1 M/M pct change ...
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HSBC buys Lloyds' UAE retail unit
Emirates 24/7
This comprises its retail, commercial and corporate banking businesses, which operate through one branch in Dubai. This proposed sale includes all customer accounts and infrastructure. The sale is subject to regulatory approval.
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Brightpearl's retail customers' growth exceeds retail industry average
SYS-CON Media (press release) (blog)
By RealWire News Distribution Brightpearl, a pioneering vendor of cloud-based software for small retailers, today announces impressive customer growth figures bucking industry trends. Brightpearl's software has helped its customers see exceptional ...
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Global ambitions for Karen Millen
Retail Week
Karen Millen's move to hire a global retail director is part of a bold overseas strategy that is propelling growth. Gemma Goldfingle reports. We provide a range of advertising opportunities. By advertising with us, you are guaranteed to reach the ...
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Government's retail plan lacks vision, says BRC
Stock Market Wire
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) says avoiding imposing an exceptional sign-off for out of town developments is the right approach and is also pleased with the money which has been made available to enable the development of Business Improvement ...
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Mixed Results For German Retail Sales
TheStreet.com
By DailyFX 03/29/12 - 10:45 PM EDT By Benjamin Spier, TAKEAWAY: Ge rman retail sales climb 1.7% on the year, but shrink -1.1% on the month -> Rising numbers can mean econ omic growth for the Eurozone -> Retail sales boost EUR/USD daily rally.
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TABLE-Estonia Feb retail sales down 5.0 pct m/m
Reuters
TALLINN, March 30 (Reuters) - Estonia's retail sales fell 5 percent in February month-on-month on non-seasonally adjusted terms, but showed an increase of 12 percent compared with the same month a year ago, the statistics office said on Friday.
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Estonian Retail Sales Growth Slows In February
NASDAQ
(RTTNews.com) - Estonia's retail sales increased sharply in February, but the rate of growth slowed from the previous month, data released by Statistics Estonia showed Friday. Retail sales volume, excluding sales of motor vehicles and motorcycles, ...
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Germany's Retail Sales Disappoint Again In February
MNI News
FRANKFURT (MNI) - German retail sales surprised on the downside in February, falling another 1.1% after an upwardly revised decline of 1.2% in January, the Federal Statistical Office said Friday. Analysts had hoped for a modest to moderate monthly ...
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Retail club fashion show concludes Fashion Week
The Daily Campus
The week will come to a conclusion with Retail Club's annual fashion show on Friday, a tradition that has been in place for years but never paired with an entire week dedicated to educating students on the industry. In the past, the Retail Club fashion ...
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Prada 2011 net profit climbs 72.2% on Asia retail sales
AFP
HONG KONG — Italian luxury design house Prada said Thursday its net profit soared 72.2 percent in the year ending January 2012, driven by strong retail sales especially in Asia. Net profit rose to 431.9 million euros (575.29 million dollars) compared ...
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