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NewsDunelm boss: Brexit presents an opportunity for the business
Dunelm boss John Browett has shrugged off the post-Brexit gloom and said the retailer is benefiting from shoppers on the hunt for value.
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NewsDunelm reports 'retail slow-down' in the run-up to the EU referendum
Dunelm boss John Browett said trading was “volatile” in its fourth quarter because of “changeable weather” and a general “retail slow-down”.
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NewsTopps Tiles reports increased like-for-likes in third quarter
Topps Tiles has reported a rise in like-for-likes in its third quarter, saying it is “confident in [its] ability to outperform the market”.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Waitrose, BHS, Asda and Ikea
Retail round-up: Waitrose to tie up with British Corner Shop, ex-BHS owner defends himself over collapse and Ikea to upgrade quality of products.
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NewsTapi bosses confident of turning a profit at flooring business by 2018
Tapi, the new flooring chain launched last year by the son of Carpetright founder Lord Harris, is confident it will turn a profit by 2018.
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NewsDreams poised for £400m sale just three years after administration
Dreams is being lined up for a £400m sale just three years after the retailer slumped into administration, according to reports.
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OpinionAnalysis: Three trends that will dominate retail in 2026
As the merging of the physical and online worlds continues to gather pace, CACI’s Alex McCulloch examines how retail will look in ten years’ time.
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NewsAgenda: Sports Direct full years plus M&S, Primark and Dunelm updates
Retail Week looks at what’s coming up this week, with full-year results from Sports Direct and updates from Marks & Spencer and Primark.
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NewsMade.com unveils flagship showroom in Paris amid Brexit anxiety
Made.com boss Ning Li has admitted he is “disappointed” by the outcome of the EU referendum as he launched the business’s new showroom in Paris.
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OpinionOpinion: Radical insolvency review could ensure more retailer rescues
As insolvency laws come under greater scrutiny than ever following high profile collapses, what might come of the review into the framework?
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NewsBrexit sparks consumer fears over UK economy and personal finances
Almost two thirds of consumers are concerned about the future of the UK economy and their personal finances following the Brexit vote.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales jump as early summer Clearance drives growth
John Lewis sales jumped last week as the early launch of its summer Clearance offset the economic turmoil caused by the EU referendum.
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NewsCarpetright boss ‘bitterly disappointed’ by Brexit but remains confident
Carpetright’s boss has expressed bitter disappointment at the outcome of the EU referendum but insists the business is “full steam ahead”.
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GalleryStore gallery: Ikea's smaller format order-and-collection unit in Aberdeen
In a bid to increase its reach beyond its large box stores, Ikea has opened its second order-and-collection point in Aberdeen, Scotland.
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NewsCarpetright boss unveils plans for store regeneration as profits climb 33%
Carpetright has reported full-year profit and sales growth and plans to roll out its new signage across the business as of next month.
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AnalysisBrexit: Consumer confidence expected to be 'very fragile'
Consumer confidence is likely to be hit after a Brexit with retail analysts warning of shoppers being deterred by the unstable conditions.
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NewsBrexit: Retail chiefs must lead in the creation of a prosperous future
The immediate reverberations of one of the most unexpected results in British political history are as shocking as they are inevitable.
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NewsBHS to continue trading ‘for the summer’ in an effort to shift stock
BHS is poised to continue trading through the summer after its creditors were told that a liquidation date has not yet been set.
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NewsAgenda: Dixons Carphone, Ocado and Carpetright post financial results
Dixons Carphone and Carpetright reveal full-year results, plus interim figures from Ocado are all on the agenda this week.
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NewsCarpetright customer experience boss on using data to drive like-for-likes
Carpetright’s head of customer experience said the retailer uses real-time customer feedback to increase its like-for-like sales.