All articles by Leanne Carr – Page 20
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AnalysisAnalysis: How did Asos get it so wrong?
Following a shock profit warning in December, Asos’ half-year results laid bare the extent of its problems.
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NewsWHSmith profits fall amid InMotion acquisition
WHSmith has suffered a fall in half-year profits but insisted it is “well-positioned” to hit full-year expectations.
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NewsTed Baker to revamp HR policies as Page is named boss
Ted Baker has vowed to revamp its HR policies following an internal investigation into former chief executive Ray Kelvin’s conduct.
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AnalysisCan you compete for talent with the tech giants?
With the likes of Facebook and Google offering huge salaries to tech talent, Retail Week looks at what retailers can do to compete
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NewsTopps Tiles records improving sales trend
Specialist retailer Topps Tiles has reported an improving sales trend over its second quarter.
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NewsFortnum & Mason to open first flagship in Asia
Luxury retailer Fortnum & Mason is opening a flagship branch in Hong Kong, its first standalone store in Asia.
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NewsShop and food price inflation reach six-year high
Shop and food price inflation hit their highest levels since 2013 in March after the weather and higher global commodity prices took a toll.
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NewsGear4music warns on profits despite sales rise
Gear4music has warned on profits for the second time this year despite an increase in sales.
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NewsBoohooMan boss: 'Why open stores when you can open countries?'
Samir Kamani, chief executive of BoohooMan, talks to Retail Week about his plan for world domination and how mens fashion is changing.
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NewsChinese firm mulls LK Bennett swoop
A Chinese firm which supplies LK Bennett has joined the race to buy the fashion retailer from administrators.
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NewsConsumer confidence remains negative but stable
Consumer confidence has held steady at -13 this month, according to the GfK consumer confidence survey.
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NewsAO to flick the off switch on TV ads
Online electricals retailer AO.com is to turn off TV advertising and focus on digital campaigns instead.
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VideoWatch: Farfetch's David Grunwald shares top tips for start-ups
Farfetch vice president of innovation David Grunwald shares his top tips for start-ups considering pitching an idea and what makes a successful partnership.
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NewsCustomer trust is retail's 'essential battleground', says Dixons' Baldock
Dixons Carphone boss Alex Baldock says the retailer is investing in staff training and “doubling down on investment in data science and analytics” in a bid to win customer trust.
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VideoWatch: Pets at Home boss on using Amazon's dominance for your gain
Pets at Home boss Peter Pritchard talks about what you can learn from etail giant Amazon and what other retailers can do better.
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NewsShop Direct to rebrand as Very, boss Birch reveals
Shop Direct will rebrand to The Very Group later this year to better reflect its powerhouse division, boss Henry Birch revealed at Retail Week Live.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can Kingfisher rebuild its bottom line?
It was a little over three years ago that DIY giant Kingfisher launched its grand transformation plan, with the bold aim of boosting its bottom line by half a billion pounds.
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NewsGame ramps up arena expansion in transformation plan
After posting its first-half results, Game is focusing on its transformation strategy bolstered by the expansion of its Belong gaming arenas.
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NewsThe Entertainer sales and profits climb
The Entertainer recorded a rise in profits bolstered by strong like for likes, which founder Gary Grant credited to its ”enthusiastic, loyal staff”.
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NewsDebenhams considering pre-pack option
Debenhams is considering a pre-pack administration in a bid to prevent the struggling department store group from falling into Mike Ashley and Sports Direct’s grasp.