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NewsTopps Tiles like-for-likes flat in ‘softer’ quarter
Topps Tiles’ like-for-like sales edged up by a marginal 0.3% in its first quarter amid what chief executive Matthew Williams described as “softer trading conditions”.
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AnalysisConsumer 2017: How shoppers splashed their cash in 2016
Last year Next chief executive Lord Wolfson highlighted shoppers were opting to spend money on experiences such as restaurants or cinema visits, rather than products.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership sales dip as grocery falters
John Lewis recorded a fall in sales across the Partnership last week as strong fashion sales were offset by falling food purchases.
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AnalysisOpinion: Will a brands sale focus Sports Direct?
For some time now, Mike Ashley has been aware that drastic action is needed at his beloved Sports Direct.
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NewsMissguided closing in on four stores outside M25
Missguided is close to securing at least four potential new stores as it ramps up efforts to take its bricks and mortar proposition outside the M25.
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NewsCo-op hails 'outstanding' Christmas sales growth
The Co-op has hailed an “outstanding” Christmas after increased availability and the success of its own-label ranges drove sales.
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OpinionOpinion: Happy Christmas, but a challenging New Year?
It was late, cliff-hangingly late. But, as usual, Christmas did come for retailers.
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NewsIceland outshines big four as festive grocery sales soar
Iceland outgrew the big four at Christmas as festive grocery sales climbed to their highest level for four years, according to the latest industry data.
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NewsBoohoo third-quarter sales soar driven by the US
Boohoo recorded a leap in its third-quarter sales as the fashion etailer attributed growth to its broadened range and US operations.
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NewsMajestic Wine Christmas sales jump in 'tough market'
Majestic Wine recorded its “biggest ever” Christmas in like-for-like sales as the specialist retailer cut its prices to compete with the discounters.
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NewsMorrisons' Christmas like-for-likes hit seven-year high
Morrisons has reported soaring like-for-like sales during the festive period driven by its fresh food offer and premium ranges.
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VideoLegends: John Timpson, master of ‘upside down management’
John Timpson has built up one of the most distinctive businesses in modern retail.
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NewsChristmas week 'bigger than Black Friday' as sales rise
Retail sales increased in December as grocery sales recorded their highest rate of growth for more than three years.
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AnalysisEtail Evolution: Next's website through the years
Since 1982, Next has been a fixture on the UK high street. After launching its Next Directory in 1988, it was early to launch an ecommerce website in 1999.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Matalan, retail sales and more
Retail news round-up: Matalan reports rise in sales, and last-minute Christmas rush boosts UK retail sales
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NewsTesco to shed 500 staff in distribution centre shake-up
Tesco has unveiled plans to close two of its 25 UK distribution centres, with 500 staff to exit, as part of its ongoing transformation programme.
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NewsMike Ashley claims Odey backing is 'highly significant'
Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley has welcomed backing from one of the retailer’s key investors and said the support is “highly significant”.
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NewsToday in retail: Aldi brings good tidings for discounters
Aldi proved plenty of soothsayers wrong today, hitting back at the weekend’s gloomy headlines by grabbing plenty of positive column inches with its best-ever Christmas.
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NewsHouse of Fraser bags ex-M&S exec as new digital director
House of Fraser has hired a former Marks & Spencer executive as its new digital director, Retail Week can reveal.
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AnalysisOnline secret shopper: Where can Argos find growth?
Following the £1.4 billion takeover of Home Retail Group, Argos has new shareholders with high expectations. So where can it find growth?