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AnalysisTesco: How Lewis will untap new growth opportunities
As Dave Lewis’ turnaround of Tesco nears completion, he is turning attention to new growth opportunities. Retail Week looks at where he is focusing his energy.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Dixons Carphone plans to regain signal
As Dixons Carphone unveils a sharp decline in preliminary profits, chief executive Alex Baldock explains his plans to “stop the bleeding” and transform the struggling business
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OpinionOpinion: What can other retailers learn from Arcadia’s CVA?
Reading the coverage of Arcadia’s company voluntary arrangement (CVA), one could be forgiven for thinking that rather than being a matter of commerce it was, in fact, a popularity contest.
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AnalysisExclusive: Profits climb at Dreams for fifth year
As Dreams posts sales and profit growth for the fifth year in a row, Retail Week talks exclusively to boss Mike Logue about how the beds specialist continues to avoid the nightmare that so many other retailers are facing.
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InterviewHow Co-op’s Whitfield is making convenience more convenient
The Co-op’s food chief executive Jo Whitfield discusses her plans to build a grocery business based on what people actually want. Hugh Radojev reports
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OpinionOpinion: Ted’s tired product could make it vulnerable to takeover
Ted Baker, which was until very recently a stock market darling, has issued its second profit warning in four months.
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AnalysisArcadia CVA: Saved today, gone tomorrow?
Arcadia’s second attempt to get its CVA approved was successful today. Retail Week explores whether this will be the beginning of Arcadia’s revival or simply a stay of execution
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AnalysisAnalysis: How can we close the ethnicity pay gap?
While diversity is often touted as being top of the agenda for businesses, the statistics tell a different, rather more depressing, reality.
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OpinionOpinion: Will Majestic's plan be the toast of the City?
Majestic Wine will unveil the details of a radical strategic plan next week as it aims to bottle higher volumes of online and overseas growth.
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AnalysisHow Global Fashion Group is targeting developing markets
As Global Fashion Group plots its IPO, Retail Week takes a closer look at the ecommerce platform aiming to dominate emerging markets across the globe.
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OpinionLeader: Backing Arcadia's CVA is best bet for creditors
As the fate of Arcadia hangs in the balance, there is a danger that this week’s CVA vote will turn into a popularity poll on owner Sir Philip Green.
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AnalysisWhy a safe pair of hands is the right move for WHSmith
WHSmith boss Stephen Clarke is preparing to stand down as travel sales soar, while the high street struggles. Against this backdrop, does the retailer need more than safe-pair-of-hands Carl Cowling?
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OpinionOpinion: How retailers and landlords can restore faith in CVAs
With Arcadia Group becoming the latest high street retailer to pursue a CVA to close stores and slash rents, retail landlords are increasingly reaching the end of their tether. British Property Federation boss Melanie Leech outlines how the gulf between retailers and landlords can be closed
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OpinionOpinion: Tacky ads won't help M&S reach £12bn food sales
Marks & Spencer has long been a tale of two halves, with grocery on a seemingly unstoppable run while clothing and home floundered.
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CartoonRetail cartoon: He's going to need a smaller boat
Patrick Blower’s take on Sir Philip Green sliding down the Sunday Times Rich List
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AnalysisProfile: Is Nick Jones the right man to keep Joules growing?
Former Marks & Spencer and Asda exec Nick Jones has been poached by fashion retailer Joules as its next chief executive. Retail Week analyses whether he’s the right man for the job
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is Westfield delay making Croydon a retail graveyard?
Westfield and Hammerson’s new £1.4bn Croydon mega-mall was heralded as a catalyst for regeneration. However, construction is delayed, the scheme is ‘under review’ and traders are being forced to shut up shop. Hugh Radojev investigates
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InterviewInterview: Watches of Switzerland boss on why it's time for an IPO
Recent retail IPOs have failed to live up to their potential – Watches of Switzerland boss Brian Duffy tells Retail Week why his group’s mooted float will break that run.
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AnalysisHow Sainsbury's Coupe plans to accelerate performance
Despite being overshadowed by the CMA’s decision to block its planned merger with Asda, Sainsbury’s chief executive Mike Coupe insisted at today’s results that the future is still bright. We take a look at his plans to move the grocer forward.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Arcadia's CVA be the final straw for landlords?
Could Sir Philip Green’s plan to shed stores through a CVA be a step too far for landlords? Hugh Radojev investigates