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April 2012 Welcome to the first issue of
Department Store News. We have a new name and a new goal – to provide you with the most relevant news, trends and events. With an uncertain year
ahead, it’s very important to keep
up-to-date with all the latest information. This issue begins with our extended news pages where you’ll find a wide variety of industry stories from the past month. It’s been a very busy couple of months on
the show circuit with some of the industry’s most significant and exciting events battling for attention. This issue, we review Top Drawer,
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Pure London and Spring Fair International where we gained an insight into some of the upcoming products and developments across the gift, fashion and homewares sectors. Speaking of shows, Mark Pigou, organiser of last month’s Internet Retailing Expo, will be taking us through the key trends in online and multi-channel retailing. We also spoke to Tony Brown, CEO of
Beales PLC. Beales has seen incredible expansion over the last year so we thought we should have a catch up with Tony and see how it’s all going. This month, our retail panel discuss
whether department stores should invest more INDUSTRY NEWS 4
The latest news and dates for your diary. QUESTION TIME 10
Our panel discuss the role of luxury brands in department stores.
SHOW REVIEWS 12
We review three of the most significant shows this season - Top Drawer, Pure London and Spring Fair.
CHANNEL HOPPING 22
Mark Pigou discusses the implications of multi- channel hopping for department stores.
in luxury brands in the hopes of attracting a more affluent clientele. Last year, many luxury retailers saw increased sales thanks to emerging markets in Asia. Is this something which department stores should be taking advantage of? We shall see. Finally, no issue would be complete without
a word from our regular contributor, Clare Rayner – The Retail Champion. This month Clare talks us through developing a successful merchandise plan.
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26 READER PROFILE We talk to Tony Brown, CEO of Beales PLC, about his career in retail and the company’s expansion.
28 PRODUCT INNOVATIONS The latest new and exciting products.
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DIAMOND JUBILEE 24
The Jubilee is fast approaching and retailers are making the most of it with some gorgeous lines.
32 RETAIL THERAPY Retail expert, Clare Rayner, discusses how to create a successful merchandise plan.
33 RECRUITMENT The latest jobs from Hays Retail.
34 BUYERS GUIDE
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