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NewsRetail like-for-likes bounce back after Brexit consumer confidence slump
Retail sales rebounded in July as promotional activity drove performance across the industry in the first full month since the EU referendum.
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NewsSteinhoff to buy America's biggest bedding retailer Mattress Firm
South African retail giant Steinhoff has agreed to acquire America’s biggest bedding retailer, adding 3,500 stores to its worldwide network.
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OpinionNeil Saunders' letter from America: is the great US mall under threat?
Framingham near Boston forms part of the Golden Triangle, so called because of the bustling level of commercial activity to which it plays host.
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AnalysisRio 2016: Our top picks for Team Retail at the Olympic Games
As the Olympic Games kick off in Rio, here are Retail Week’s nominations for the retail athletes going for gold this year.
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NewsRetail diary: Ikea has bedroom plans for Kanye and Majestic chimes wine-time
Ikea has plans in the bedroom for Kanye West, Majestic chimes in wine o’clock and commuters get blown away by Currys PC World.
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NewsAgenda: DFS posts full-year results and July's retail sales figures
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with a full-year update from DFS and the latest retail sales figures from July on the agenda.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Interest rates, Brexit strategies and changes at Tesco
The team discuss the top stories from across the industry this week, including a closer look at Robin Terrell’s departure from Tesco.
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VideoSweet Dreams: Boss Mike Logue on company culture and communication
Dreams boss Mike Logue saved the company after it fell into administration in 2013. Here he identifies how knowing your colleagues is critical.
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AnalysisBrexit strategies: What retailers can learn from Travis Perkins and Next
Travis Perkins and Next, two industry bellwethers, both revealed their thinking on mitigating the impact of Brexit when they updated this week.
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NewsWaitrose sales rise 4.3% last week as school holidays kick in
Waitrose sales rose 4.3% in the week to July 30, buoyed by warm temperaratures and promotional activity around baking during the school holidays.
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NewsTravis Perkins’ retail division posts increased like-for-likes
Wickes owner Travis Perkins has posted a rise in like-for-likes for its first half, with current trading recovering following the EU referendum.
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VideoWatch: Topps Tiles boss Williams on 'out-specialising the specialists'
Topps Tiles boss Matthew Williams discusses the changing consumer and how its consultation table is a vital part of the customer journey.
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OpinionOpinion: DFS goes for gold amid big-ticket sector uncertainty
As doom and gloom continue to swirl post-Brexit, DFS can allay fears about consumer confidence and big ticket purchases.
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NewsDFS launches new TV ad to celebrate Team GB and ‘Great Brits’
DFS has launched a 30-second TV advert to promote its sponsorship of Great Britain’s Olympians ahead of the start of the 2016 Rio Games.
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AnalysisAt a glance: The Good Guys hosting Lakeland Down Under
Lakeland has cooked up a deal to open concessions Down Under with The Good Guys. Here’s a closer look at the Australian retailer.
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NewsAgenda: Updates from Next, Pets at Home and Travis Perkins
Retail Week looks to the next seven days with updates from Next, Pets at Home and Wickes owner Travis Perkins all on the agenda.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Ikea, retail sales and more
Retail round-up: Frank Field asks SFO to initiate a probe into BHS demise, July retail sales plunge after EU referendum
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GalleryChristmas in July 2016: Homewares and decorations
What will feature in consumers’ homes this Christmas? Here’s a selection of wares from Lakeland, Wyevale, White Company and Hobbycraft.
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NewsLakeland goes Down Under as it steps up international expansion plans
Lakeland will debut in Australia later this this year as the retailer presses ahead with plans to grow its international footprint.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales hampered by hot weather but Waitrose buoyed
John Lewis sales fell last week as the hot weather hit big-ticket items and fashion categories, but Waitrose benefited from the conditions.