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OpinionOpinion: Tesco faces war of words over Booker deal
In a week when US President Donald Trump sparked fears of a conflict with North Korea, Tesco boss Dave Lewis is engaging in a battle of his own.
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NewsFood prices rise steeply as retailers' costs stack up
Food inflation accelerated to 1% in March, marking the sharpest rise in food prices since February 2014, as supermarkets face climbing commodity costs.
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AnalysisEvent: Tech. – speakers and sessions not to be missed
Retail Week’s new tech-focused event, Tech. powered by Retail Week, will help retailers turn disruption into opportunity. Sara Magson looks at what to expect.
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NewsManoMano takes aim at UK DIY market in debut year
A year after launching in the UK, European DIY and gardening etailer ManoMano has unveiled its maiden results.
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Retail VoiceFive reasons retailers top hackers’ hit-lists
72% of retail executives have witnessed a rise in the increase in hacking attempts – don’t be one of them, says Cisco.
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VideoWatch: Dreams pushes UK roots with image refresh
At Dreams’ newly refurbished store in Reading, its boss Mike Logue unveils the retailer’s new marketing campaign and the stores’ fresh look.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Tesco, Ann Summers and more
Retail news round-up: Tesco-Booker deal may be threat and opportunity for Nisa, Ann Summers in Ireland reports loss and Carphone Warehouse in Ireland records pre-tax losses
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NewsToday in retail: Asos styles out Brexit with sales jump
As one of a clutch of UK retailers to have benefited so far from the Brexit vote, Asos today brandished a glittering set of half-year results.
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OpinionWRC blog: From retail's first kiss to robotic solutions
Customer experience, artificial intelligence and reinventing the mall were all on the first day’s agenda at the World Retail Congress.
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NewsArcadia loses another director as Evans boss resigns
Arcadia has lost another senior executive as Fiona Ross, managing director of plus-size specialist Evans, has resigned.
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OpinionOpinion: Asda’s Clarke can break barren Kantar run
Asda’s struggles were thrust back into the spotlight today when it racked up another unwelcome record.
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NewsWaitrose sales soar as Easter approaches
Waitrose sales have soared in the run-up to Easter but sister retailer John Lewis has failed to keep pace.
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NewsNick Beighton: ‘No next steps on warehouse allegations’
Asos boss Nick Beighton has said there are “no next steps” on the warehouse allegations that have plagued the etailer over the past year.
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OpinionOpinion: Asos shows the way towards retail reinvention
John Lewis managing director Paula Nickolds shared her first thoughts on leading the business last week and was frank about the testing times she faces.
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AnalysisFive fascinating facts about retailer The Range
From humble beginnings, entrepreneur Chris Dawson has grown his cut-price homewares business into a 134-store empire.
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NewsData: Supermarket promotions hit lowest level for 11 years
Supermarket promotions have hit their lowest level for 11 years as grocery retailers increase their focus on everyday low prices.
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NewsKoovs sales climb as repeat customer numbers double
Koovs posted soaring full-year sales as the Indian fashion etailer’s number of units shipped and return customers both doubled.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The overseas etailers taking on Asos
Asos unveiled a 14% jump in pre-tax profits in its half-year results. We look at the rivals overseas trying to emulate the fashion etailer’s success.
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NewsTopps Tiles sales slump in “tougher” market
Topps Tiles posted a drop in overall and like-for-like sales against strong comparatives and in “softer market conditions.”
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AnalysisRetail technology in an age of disruption
Disruptive technologies, such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, big data and robotics will create huge future opportunities for retailers and brands.