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AnalysisTopps Tiles full-year sales and profits grow: What the analysts say
Topps Tiles has reported a rise in full-year sales and profits as it captured one third of the tile market. This is what the analysts said.
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OpinionOpinion: Is it time for Home Retail to prune Homebase from its offer?
Home Retail’s future has been debated for years. Are Argos and Homebase natural bedfellows? Is their combined buying power adequately leveraged?
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AnalysisWhat Lidl's acquisition of Kochzauber means for online grocery in Germany
Lidl has sent shockwaves through the industry in its German home market by acquiring grocery delivery start-up Kochzauber.
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OpinionOpinion: Financial planning for Black Friday 2016 needs to start now
Despite high-profile exceptions, more retailers than ever are participating in Black Friday, and many have already launched their discounts.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Ao interims spark concerns over international future
Electricals retailer Ao.com revealed a first-half loss today after pumping investment into European expansion and a new marketing campaign.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The start-ups that hope to become the next big thing in retail
Vegetable-flavoured water and ‘the Dyson of loo brushes’ are among the latest raft of businesses backed by investor TrueStart.
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AnalysisPoundland reports 26% dive in first-half profits: What the analysts say
Pre-tax profits plunged 26% at Poundland. The value retailer blamed higher costs and currency issues. This is what the analyst said.
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AnalysisB&M half-year revenues and profits surge: What the analysts say
B&M has recorded strong sales and profit growth in its second half as its rate of store expansion hits record levels. Here is what the analysts say.
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OpinionAldi and Lidl’s record market share may signal more upheaval in grocery
The shake-up of food retail shows no sign of abating as the two biggest discounters reach a combined market share of 10%.
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AnalysisHalfords half-year trading slip: What the analysts say
Halfords reported a 5.9% slump in first-half profits after a poor performance from its cycling arm. Here we round up the analyst reaction:
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AnalysisSainsbury's first-half profits fall: What the analysts say
Grocer Sainsbury’s underlying pre-tax profit slumped 17.9% to £308m for the half year. This is what the analysts said.
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Analysis£50m investment for Poundworld to open 60 new stores a year
Poundworld has secured £50m from Santander to support its store expansion plan and a new 500,000 sq ft warehouse.
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OpinionBlack Friday may be a nightmare before Christmas for retailers
Sales have already taken a hit in anticipation of Black Friday discounting, but the full extent of its impact remains to be seen.
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AnalysisMorrisons' third-quarter results: What the analysts say
Grocer Morrisons reported a 2.6% drop in third-quarter like-for-likes today as it continues to invest in price and reduces its voucher activity.
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AnalysisSuperGroup's half-year results: What the analysts say
SuperGroup has pulled off another strong half, increasing like-for-like retail sales 17.2% while preparing the ground for further global expansion. Here’s what the analysts had to say.
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AnalysisPrimark full-year sales and profits edge up: What the analysts say
Primark’s like-for-likes increased 1% and adjusted operating profits edged up 2% for the year. This is what the analysts had to say.
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OpinionABF shows no fear that its Primark expansion model has turned cannibal
Is the well-oiled value fashion machine that is Primark showing signs that the engine needs a little fine-tuning?
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AnalysisHow will Walgreens Boots Alliance benefit from Rite Aid acquisition?
Walgreens Boots Alliance’s $17.2bn (£11.1bn) move to buy rival Rite Aid means it will establish itself as the world’s second-largest retailer.
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OpinionDavid Fischel: Creaky business rates regime is poor foundation for devolution
A vibrant retail sector is essential in order to ensure the success of the Government’s initiative to create regional powerhouses.
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OpinionHelen Dickinson: Enterprise Bill a missed opportunity to update appeals system
Proposed law seeks to ‘cement UK’s position as the best place in Europe to grow a business’ but retailers see proposals as missed opportunity.