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NewsChristmas retail like-for-likes edge up 0.3%
Retailers are preparing for a flat trading year after like-for-like sales edged up just 0.3% in the critical December trading period, against a 2.2% increase in the same month the previous year.
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OpinionBlog: Mr Selfridge provides inspiration for all of retail
Last night’s Downton Abbey-esque drama on how Selfridges founder Harry Gordon Selfridge built his empire served a healthy dose of inspiration for modern day retailers on the theatre of retail.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Anders Kristiansen's to-do list as he starts at New Look today
As New Look’s new chief executive Anders Kristiansen takes the helm at the fashion retailer today, Retail Week looks at what the former Bestseller China boss needs to focus on.
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NewsNew Look like-for-likes edge up 3.7% over Christmas
Fashion chain New Look’s like-for-likes rose 3.7% in the 14 weeks to December 29.
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NewsWarehouse boss Meg Lustman to step down
Warehouse managing director Meg Lustman is to step down from the fashion retailer despite strong sales over Christmas.
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AnalysisGap's acquisition of luxury retailer Intermix: What do retailers need to know?
As Gap snaps up designer US chain Intermix, Retail Week looks at why it has moved into the luxury sector.
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NewsEtailer Very inks Big Brother click-to-buy sponsorship deal
Branded products from online retailer Very are set to feature in the new series of Celebrity Big Brother alongside a ‘click to buy’ page to the merchandise on broadcaster Channel 5’s website.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Next's multichannel prowess makes for a merry Christmas
Next was always going to impress in what has been deemed a multichannel Christmas by retail-watchers. The retailer, an innovator in online retail, positioned itself well to benefit from the surge in customer demand for quick and convenient Christmas shopping.
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AnalysisNext: What the analysts say
Next 3.9% jump in sales over the festive period was welcomed by the City this morning.
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NewsGap acquires US luxury fashion retailer Intermix
Gap is set to enter the luxury clothing market after buying New York-based fashion retailer Intermix.
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NewsNext Christmas sales up 3.9%
Fashion retailer Next posted total sales up 3.9% in the Christmas trading period, as it narrowed its profit guidance.
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NewsThe White Company doubles operating profit
The White Company doubled its operating profit to £4.5m in the 53 weeks to March 31 and said the momentum continued into the new financial year as it delivered a “strong” Christmas.
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InterviewQ&A: 'We'll end 2013 mid to high single digits up', says John Lewis boss Andy Street
John Lewis managing director Andy Street talks to Retail Week about the snowman ad, tax evasion and prospects for 2013.
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GalleryStore of the week: G-Star Raw, Shanghai
Denim brand G-Star Raw has continued its relentless global expansion with the opening of a second store in Shanghai.
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NewsRetailers recognised with New Year honours
A variety of retailers and others closely connected to the industry have been recognised with New Year honours.
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NewsRetailers brace themselves for another tough year in 2013
Next year looks set to be as tough as 2012 for retailers, with “shaky consumer confidence” likely to continue into 2013.
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NewsBoxing Day Sales rush while Christmas trading expected to be average
Festive bargain hunters flooded shops the country on Boxing Day as the British Retail Consortium (BRC) said that overall Christmas trading is expected to be slightly up on last year.
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NewsRetailers offer up to 90% discounts on Christmas Eve
Retailers are offering discounts of up to 90% to tempt shoppers on Christmas Eve as more than a third of adults have left their gift buying to the last minute, according to research.
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NewsPeacocks plans overseas growth as revival rolls on
Peacocks is to re-enter the Middle East and launch in Germany next year.
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OpinionBlog: Speedy delivery guarantees a merry online Christmas
As retailers across the high street gear up for their biggest weekend of the year, etailers would traditionally be counting up the Christmas takings. But not this year, as many online players are busy promoting their guaranteed delivery options to make sure that special gift is ready under the tree come Christmas morning.