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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Homebase, Target and Boots
Retail round-up on April 19, 2016: Wesfarmers to axe around 149 roles at Homebase, Target ups minimum wage to $10 an hour and Boots may face pharmacy watchdog.
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NewsOnline sales made via smartphones double in March as m-commerce booms
The value of retail sales made through smartphones more than doubled in March as the m-commerce trend continued to gain traction.
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NewsB&Q doubles compensation for staff affected by changes to pay
B&Q has vowed to compensate staff who have been hit by its new pay and reward structure for two years instead of one.
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NewsScS boss bids to strengthen concessions to attract ‘aspirational’ shoppers
ScS boss David Knight insists its tie-up with House of Fraser has attracted a “more aspirational” customer and wants to strengthen its concession offer.
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NewsSofology full-year losses narrow as like-for-likes jump 21%
Sofology – the furniture retailer formerly known as Sofaworks – has reduced its full-year pre-tax losses after a healthy rise in sales.
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AnalysisAnalysis: BRC-KPMG March Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
UK retail sales were flat in March while like-for-likes edged down 0.7%, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsScS losses narrow amid 'significant' growth in total order numbers
ScS has narrowed its half-year losses following “significant” improvements in total order numbers as its ecommerce platform gained traction.
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AnalysisAt a glance: The German market as The Range eyes European expansion
The Range boss Chris Dawson has revealed plans to expand into Germany. Retail Week takes a look at why it is targeting the market.
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NewsThe Range eyes German debut as it targets European expansion
The Range boss Chris Dawson has unveiled ambitions to expand into Germany amid plans to take the business into Europe.
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NewsTarget managing director Machin quits amid accounting investigation
Outgoing Target boss Stuart Machin has resigned ahead of the results into an investigation into the department store chain’s accounting practices.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Iceland, Amazon and The Range
Retail round-up on April 11, 2016: Iceland to add to Food Warehouse format, Amazon and Barclays team up and The Range plots German expansion.
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NewsAgenda: Tesco full-years plus Debenhams, Asos, WHSmith and Halfords updates
Retail Week looks to next week with full-year results from Tesco, interims from Asos and WHSmith, and an update from Debenhams on the agenda.
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NewsDunelm boosted by winter Sale as third-quarter revenue rises
Dunelm has reported a 1.1% increase in third-quarter like-for-likes as its winter Sale helped it recover from tough conditions over the season.
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NewsWyevale Garden Centres appoints finance chief as new boss makes mark
Wyevale Garden Centres has named Waterford Wedgwood Royal Doulton (WWRD) executive vice-president Anthony Jones as its new finance boss.
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NewsShop prices fall in March but deflation eases to slowest rate since August
Shop prices fell for the 36th consecutive month in March, despite deflation easing to its slowest rate for seven months.
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NewsTopps Tiles second-quarter sales grow as new ranges gain traction
Topps Tiles accelerated its sales growth during the second quarter as the launch of new tile ranges gained traction among shoppers.
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NewsThis week in retail: M&S, Card Factory, Moss Bros, Topps Tiles and more
It’s going to be a busy week with trading updates from five retailers including M&S, Card Factory and Moss Bros in the next five days.
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NewsApril Fools' Day 2016: Were you duped by these retail wind-ups?
Retailers have launched a host of wild and wacky April Fools’ Day pranks to fool customers. Retail Week casts its eye over some of the best.
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NewsAgenda: M&S update and Moss Bros and Card Factory reveal full-year results
Retail Week looks to next week with updates from M&S and Topps Tiles and full-year figures from Moss Bros and Card Factory on the agenda.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How retailers can adapt to a ‘peak stuff’ consumer mentality
When Ikea’s head of sustainability Steve Howard stated that the West had reached a state of ‘peak stuff’, the reaction was one of surprise.