Retail ‘09 –
The story so far…

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Having a distinctive brand is a common feature of those retailers who will be able to trade through the recession successfully.

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Taking more risks with fashion, while keeping to its core middle-market positioning and a tight hold on operations and stock is producing better-than-expected profit forecast.

KURT GEIGER

With 15% growth and 7.0% LFL’s in 2008 followed by positive LFL’s for the first six months of 2009, KG proves that if you get the styles and branding right for your market you will prosper, even in one of the most challenging sectors in UK retail; footwear.

HARRODS

Having invested in its iconic Knightsbridge store (£20.4m in 2008/09) and improved the shopping experience, Harrods is reaping the rewards, attracting local shoppers as well as high-spending tourists. The introduction of a loyalty scheme has proved a big hit.

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