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NewsToday in Retail: Black Friday throws up more surprises
Black Friday has proven to be an unpredictable beast since it landed on these shores from across the Atlantic.
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NewsSports Direct's auditor faces probe over delivery deal
Sports Direct’s auditor, Grant Thornton, is being investigated over an alleged undisclosed deal between the retailer and Mike Ashley’s older brother.
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AnalysisBHS: Primark, Sports Direct, Next take on vacant stores
The controversial collapse of BHS earlier this year left 163 empty stores across the UK.
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OpinionRetail store design has entered the non-trend trend
There is no such thing as a physical trend in store design these days, as recent openings prove.
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Retail VoiceFive ways to build trust with global consumers
How can retailers maximise their success in international markets? Law firm Pinsent Masons unveils five ways to enhance consumer trust on a global scale.
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NewsJD Sports buys Go Outdoors in £112m deal
JD Sports has acquired specialist Go Outdoors for £112.3m cash, which includes 58 stores across the UK.
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NewsPoundland eyes sale of up to 80 stores
Poundland is looking to sell up to 80 stores just over two months after it was acquired by South African retail giant Steinhoff.
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NewsDunelm acquires etail rival Worldstores for £8.5m
Home and furniture retailer Dunelm has snapped up struggling etailer Worldstores in a deal worth £8.5m.
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NewsOasis and Warehouse poised for sale by collapsed owner
Administrators for failed Icelandic bank Kaupthing are believed to be seeking new owners for its Coast, Oasis and Warehouse brands.
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NewsHouse of Fraser chief executive Nigel Oddy quits
House of Fraser boss Nigel Oddy has quit the business after less than two years in the role, the retailer has confirmed.
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AnalysisTwitter debate explores disruptive connected technologies
Which disruptive connected technologies will shape the future of European retail? Share your views by tweeting the hashtag #EuroConnected on Friday December 2 at 12.30pm.
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DataBlack Friday data: Lower than expected online purchasing
Yields surprise and underline how Black Friday is still evolving as a shopping day in the UK, changing from year to year.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Poundland, House of Fraser and more
Retail news round-up: Poundland to close 80 stores, House of Fraser chief executive quits, and Fashion chains up for sale
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VideoThe Retail Week: Black Friday special
The team sits down for a special edition to look at the retail impact Black Friday is having and discuss this year’s trends.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Black Friday at Bluewater is a terribly British affair
It’s 7.45am on Black Friday at Bluewater and the stores open early today – in just 15 minutes. But hold on, where is everybody?
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AnalysisBlack Friday: West End shoppers on why they are spending
Black Friday is firmly establishing itself as an online phenomenon, but London’s West End retailers were still anticipating a strong day of sales.
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NewsToday in Retail: Black Friday takes online by storm
Well today’s the day – Black Friday. What many predict will be the biggest shopping day of the year.
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OpinionOpinion: Hammond’s Autumn Statement brings more of the same
Philip Hammond’s first (and last) Autumn Statement will have disappointed those hoping for a bold “reset” of fiscal policy.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Asian retailers braced for US-inflicted pain
US President-elect Donald Trump has indicated that he will withdraw the US from the Trans-Pacific Partnership as part of his first 100 days action plan.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How successful will Austin Reed’s comeback be?
When Philip Day bought Austin Reed back in May, the industry speculated that he might really be after the Country Casuals brand.