All articles by Becky Waller-Davies – Page 36
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NewsDeflation slows as ‘retailers run out of options’
Deflation slowed last month as the BRC’s boss said that retailers were “running out of options” to protect customers from price increases.
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NewsWHSmith hails a strong travel performance
WHSmith has hailed a strong performance in its travel business in a pre-close update, adding that it has continued to improve high-street margin.
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NewsDunelm boss John Browett exits homewares business
Dunelm boss John Browett has left the homewares retailer after just over two years at the helm.
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NewsOcado launches Amazon Alexa ordering app
Ocado has launched an app for Amazon’s Alexa voice service system today, allowing consumers to add to and track existing orders.
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GalleryFirst Look: Arket opens doors to Regent Street shoppers
H&M group’s newest fascia Arket opened at midday today on London’s Regent Street. Retail Week was there, along with crowds of eager consumers.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Dixons Carphone, Debenhams and Arket
The Retail Week team sit down to discuss the biggest stories over the past seven days including Dixons Carphone’s profit warning and H&M’s latest fascia.
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AnalysisFrom Arket to Weekday: The many faces of H&M
Over the past decade, H&M has become an ever more dominant force as its many store fronts have taken over British high streets.
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GalleryStore gallery: HoF opens first UK store since 2008
House of Fraser will open its first UK store in almost a decade today, anchoring the new Rushden Lakes development in Northamptonshire.
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NewsGrocers fear flight of EU workers from food sector
The food and food retail industries fear that Brexit could lead to a lack of stock on supermarket shelves as EU nationals flee the UK.
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NewsDixons warns on profits as mobile market bites
Dixons Carphone has issued a profit warning, blaming the tough UK mobile phone market for its woes.
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GalleryIn pictures: H&M’s new brand Arket lands in London
H&M’s newest brand Arket is to open its doors on Regent Street this Friday. Here’s a sneak peak at its online and in-store offer.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales boosted by back to school
John Lewis sales rose last week, boosted by back to school spending in its technology department.
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NewsEx-BHS owner Dominic Chappell to be prosecuted
The Pensions Regulator is set to prosecute Dominic Chappell following his failure to hand over information and documents during its investigation into BHS’ sale.
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NewsAshley ups Debenhams interest with direct stake
Mike Ashley has increased his interest in ailing department store Debenhams once again and, for the first time, has taken a direct stake.
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NewsMissguided founder to launch menswear site
Missguided’s founder Nitin Passi is launching a standalone menswear website, Mennace, next month following the release of a capsule collection.
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NewsThe Hut Group snaps up major beauty retailer
The Hut Group has bolstered its beauty offer, acquiring a major Australian beauty retailer just one week after buying Glossybox.
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NewsToday in retail: Fashion bosses tackle rogue factories
As Brexit negotiations wear on, UK manufacturing is once more a hot topic with many hoping for a renaissance, especially in the textile industry.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Where do football's WAGs shop?
As the Premier League kicks off, Retail Week looks at where football’s WAGs across the UK buy their glamorous wardrobes.
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NewsAgenda: Asda and Kingfisher report second quarter results
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Asda and Kingfisher on the agenda.
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NewsMaje to open Regent Street flagship as UK estate grows
French fashion retailer Maje will open a Regent Street flagship next year, adding to its burgeoning UK presence.