World Retail Congress 2008
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The FT interviews a selection of high-profile speakers who share their views on the latest trends in the retail industry
Green sees more pain on high street
Signs of retail sector stress have increased as Sir Philip Green, the fashion entrepreneur, warned of a fall in profits at his BHS chain. The downbeat comments from Sir Philip came on the back of a second profits warning this year from DSG International, the owner of PC World and Currys
Bharti sets $10bn retail sales targets
Bharti Enterprises, the Indian conglomerate, said its new retail chain will achieve sales of $10bn within five years as it races to compete with Reliance Industries’ planned store launch
World Retail Congress: Elizabeth Rigby discusses current retail and prospects for the future
Elizabeth Rigby discusses current retail and prospects for the future
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Videos
Retail ‘as tough as I’ve seen it’
Sir Philip Green, owner of Arcadia and BHS, talks about the difficulties caused by economic uncertainty
Ikea feels economic downturn
Anders Dahlvig, Ikea chief executive, remains optimistic despite weaker sales at the Swedish retail giant
Bharti’s $10bn sales target
Rajan Bharti Mittal, Bharti Retail MD, discusses his new India store chain and logistics deal with Wal-Mart
Kingfisher goes green
Ian Cheshire, CEO of Kingfisher, discusses his plans for going green and revamping his international divisions
