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InterviewQ&A: Wickes bosses Jeremy Bird and Simon King
Wickes revealed an 8.8% like-for-like fall in its first half on Friday, when it revealed plans for international expansion and subletting space in its UK stores as its multichannel sales grow.
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NewsRetail sales growth eases off in July
Retail sales growth slowed in July to a greater extent than had been expected.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What's the best route to international markets?
As trading conditions in the UK remain tough, retailers are looking overseas for growth. We look at the potential and pitfalls of the various routes to international markets.
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Ikea to use augmented reality in 2013 catalogue
Ikea is to use augmented reality in its 2013 catalogue. The new features will let consumers access films, interactive experiences and photo galleries using their smartphones, it has been reported.A digital version of the catalogue will be released in the US on July 31 and the print version will be ...
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AnalysisTechnology: The rise of interactive retailing
Retailers are increasingly enhancing the in-store experience through interactive technologies. Liz Morrell looks at what it takes to create a seamless customer journey.
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NewsRetailers on their marks to chase Olympic gold
Hopes are high for boost to consumer sentiment and Games sales fillip.
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NewsWickes like-for-likes down 8.8%
Travis Perkins’ retail division, which largely comprises Wickes, saw like-for-likes drop 8.8% in its first half as the business plots its first overseas expansion, in the Netherlands.
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NewsStore refits and rain lift Carpetright sales
Floorings giant Carpetright enjoyed a sales rebound in the UK as its Dutch business suffered amid political crisis.
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OpinionComment: Building brands in the digital retail era
The news that Ocado is planning a move into dedicated non-food sites for categories such as pets, baby, health and beauty and home and gardening got me thinking.
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AnalysisCarpetright: What the analysts say
Carpetright reported a positive first quarter aided by wet weather driving shoppers in store. The City welcomed the ‘solid’ set of results.
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NewsWet weather gives Carpetright a first quarter boost
Carpetright’s UK like-for-likes edged up 1.7% in its first quarter as the wet weather drove customers into stores.
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OpinionComment: Time for retailers to get a mobile strategy
Mobile is redefining how consumers shop and engage with a brand, and many of us are now shopping on the go.
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NewsJohn Lewis set to anchor Eastgate Quarter in Leeds
John Lewis is set to anchor the yet-to-open Eastgate Quarter in Leeds.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches biggest own brand
Department store John Lewis is to unveil its biggest-ever own brand with the launch of a new home range online and in shops in September.
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Ikea releases film to promote 2013 catalogue
Ikea has released a two-minute film to promote the forthcoming publication of its 2013 catalogue. The film was created by the global agency of record for the Ikea catalogue, McCann New York. A World Without Textiles is the theme for the catalogue, and features a family living in an uncomfortable ...
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NewsKingfisher like-for-likes flat as UK outshines France
DIY giant Kingfisher has reported flat group like-for-likes in its second quarter as the UK and Ireland outshone its French business.
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NewsEthel Austin collapses into administration
Ethel Austin has collapsed into administration for the fourth time.
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InterviewQ&A: Hussein Lalani, 99p Stores commercial director
Although growth has slowed, 99p Stores today posted double digit pre-tax profit growth and strong like-for-like sales last year. Retail Week speaks to managing director Hussein Lalani about the continuing popularity of the chain.
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NewsDreams' owner lays out restructuring proposal
The owner of Dreams is attempting to take control of the bed specialist from its lenders as part of a planned restructure involving more investment and, potentially, store closures.