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Retailers go back to the classroom

Retailers go back to the classroom

With the 85th Oxford Summer School held last week, businesses explain why investing in skills is crucial when times are tough.
  • Published:04 September 2008 17:03
Gap targets 25-35 year olds with its classic basics with a twist

Analysis: Team Europe fails to close the sales Gap

After scrapping its European design team after just two years, Gap's strategy is back in the spotlight as it returns to classic US product in a bid to turnaround its fortunes.

Hong Kong (pictured) is one part of China tempting retailers

Analysis: Retailers target gold in China

With Sir Philip Green rumoured to be taking Topshop to China, what are the prospects for UK chains in Asia?

  • Published:14 August 2008 14:53
  • Author: Ana Santi
Primark

Analysis: Counting the cost

How will Primark be affected by the BBC's child labour exposé? Drapers commissioned an exclusive ICM poll to find out.
Jones Bootmaker's John Watkinson

Analysis: Trigger a production line of talent

Some of the UK's top retailers highlighted the importance of staff recruitment and retention at last week's BRC conference.
M and S want to offer something different to the rest of the high street

Analysis: M&S moves towards the margins

The strategy to push better and best sales is the right one for Marks & Spencer, but how easy will it be to execute?