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NewsFormer Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury’s and B&Q bosses weigh in on Brexit
The former chiefs of Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s and B&Q have warned that shop prices will rocket if the UK votes to leave the EU.
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NewsBHS edges closer to a sale as inquiry resumes in Parliament
Administrators plan to reveal BHS’s new owner this week while preparing a High Court complaint against its former owner Dominic Chappell.
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VideoWatch: Retail veteran Browett on Dunelm's direction and the hurdles ahead
Following Dunelm’s positive interim results in February, boss John Browett looks ahead to new stores with a focus on customer experience.
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NewsRetail sales jump in April but fashion dented by cold weather
Retail sales enjoyed a surprise jump in April despite colder weather denting performance across the fashion and footwear sectors.
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NewsGarden centre Petersham Nurseries eyes Covent Garden store
Garden store Petersham Nurseries is eyeing a second branch in Covent Garden, but has said other options are “under consideration”.
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AnalysisBHS administration: Timeline plots the demise of a retail giant
As first reported by Retail Week, BHS entered administration in April and the story around the retailer’s demise has developed into a saga.
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NewsTK Maxx parent TJX unveils sales increase over first quarter
TK Maxx and HomeSense owner TJX has posted rising sales across its first quarter as the US-based retailer continues to gain market share.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales boosted by warm weather and healthy living trend
John Lewis posted a jump in sales last week as warm weather and the continued healthy living trend boosted performance across categories.
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NewsOnline fashion sales drive ecommerce growth during 'tough' April
Ecommerce sales increased 11% last month, marking the lowest rate of growth recorded so far this year following a “tough month” for retailers.
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AnalysisAt a glance: Maisons du Monde, the French retailer hitting the UK
Maisons du Monde is poised to float in France this month, weeks after launching online in the UK. We take a look at the homewares retailer.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who are the winners in Marks & Spencer’s management restructure?
Marks & Spencer chief executive Steve Rowe has wasted no time making changes at the retailer since becoming chief executive in April.
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NewsFrench homewares retailer Maisons du Monde eyes €1bn float
French furniture and homewares retailer Maisons du Monde is gearing up for a float that could value the business at more than €1bn (£788.6m).
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Ikea and more
Retail round-up on May 14, 2016: BHS suitors told to raise their offers, Ikea's second Dublin store and convenience stores say they 'fear' living wage.
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NewsMade.com installs ex-SuperGroup exec Susanne Given as chairman
Furniture etailer Made.com has appointed the highly rated former SuperGroup executive Susanne Given as its new chairman.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five ways retailers can battle the British weather
The unpredictable British weather is a common excuse for disappointing fashion sales but here’s how some retailers are dampening its effects.
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NewsDyson founder 'personally designing' its Apple-style Oxford Street store
Dyson founder James Dyson is “personally designing” the technology giant’s Oxford Street store, Retail Week has learnt.
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AnalysisAnalysis: BRC-KPMG April Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
UK retail sales were flat in April while like-for-likes fell 0.9% due to poor clothing sales, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Go Outdoors and more
Retail round-up on May 10, 2016: Go Outdoors mulls sale of business and April retail sales suffer biggest drop since last August.
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NewsBHS inquiry kicks off today but regulator interest piqued a year ago
MPs are expected to hear today that the BHS pensions probe began “soon after” Sir Philip Green sold the business to Retail Acquisitions.
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OpinionOpinion: Are UK retailers fully prepared for new rules on data breaches?
Retailers need to brush up on fresh legislation over customer data protection as new rules over breaches prepare to swing into action.