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OpinionOpinion: Dollar Shave Club deal shows shape of retail to come
This holiday period is often called the ’silly season’. But recent deals show that making M&A hay in the summertime can be anything but silly.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Monsoon Accessorize, Amazon and more
Retail round-up: Monsoon Accessorize to shutter 141 shops, Amazon’s new Essex distribution centre and Jack Wills’ chairman to step down
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AnalysisKingfisher second-quarter sales jump: What the analysts say
Kingfisher reported a 7.2% rise in its second-quarter UK like-for-likes driven by a 13.3% jump at Screwfix. Here’s the City’s reaction.
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NewsSports Direct to review board and unveil working practices probe results
Sports Direct is planning an external review of its board and will unveil results of a probe into its working practices next month.
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OpinionOpinion: Asda's latest sales setback shows turnaround will be a long slog
Asda’s second-quarter numbers are unsurprisingly disappointing, yet the 7.5% dip in like-for-likes is perhaps heftier than anticipated.
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NewsAsda suffers 7.5% slump in second-quarter like-for-likes
Asda has suffered its worst ever slump in quarterly like-for-likes as parent company Walmart insisted it was addressing performance “with urgency”.
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NewsRetail sales rise in June as warm weather boosts non-food sales
Retail sales recorded an impressive year-on-year uplift in July as warm weather and the weaker pound encouraged consumer spending.
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NewsLaura Ashley poised to move into China via House of Fraser
Fashion and furniture retailer Laura Ashley will officially launch in China via House of Fraser and Alibaba-owned online operator Tmall, the Guardian reported.
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NewsSugar tax included in strategy to tackle childhood obesity
The Government has launched its childhood anti-obesity strategy today, but will make any sugar reduction targets for manufacturers voluntary.
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NewsKingfisher second quarter like-for-likes up driven by B&Q and Screwfix
Kingfisher has posted improved like-for-likes in its second quarter, with growth driven by good performances at its British and Polish arms.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Recession lessons that will help retailers trade through Brexit
As retailers prepare for any Brexit storm, we look at what can be learned from the success stories of the recent recession.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How can retailers capitalise on Pinterest's growing popularity?
As Burberry partners with Pinterest and it adds promoted videos to its advertising offer, how can retailers use the platform to boost sales?
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GalleryStore gallery: Oasis becomes a little bit smaller in Farnham
Fashion retailer Oasis has opened a new format store in the heart of Georgian Farnham that seeks to appeal to local shoppers. John Ryan visits.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Laura Ashley, consumer spending, Barnes & Noble and more
Retail round-up: Laura Ashley’s China launch, Barnes & Noble sacks chief executive and Target quarterly sales and profits down.
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NewsThe Toy Store eyes up to six UK shops despite West End exit
The Toy Store is pressing ahead with plans to open up to six UK stores, despite giving up its Oxford Street site and post-Brexit fears.
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NewsOnline sales hit 20-month high as summer discounting spurs purchases
Shoppers continued to flock online in July as clothing, home and garden purchases combined with heavy discounting drove up sales.
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AnalysisInfographic: London's Night Tube – where will the retail hotspots be?
The first Night Tube services are set to launch in London on Friday. Retailers are set to cash in but where will the trading hotspots be?
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NewsTJX boosted by value credentials as its raises full-year forecast
TJX, the US-based value retailer, has raised its full-year guidance after a strong second-quarter driven by an increase in customer numbers.
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AnalysisWatch: How can supply chain execs drive omnichannel profitability?
Current supply chains are not fit for purpose to deliver a successful omnichannel offering, claim 86% of retailers, so how can that be fixed?
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AnalysisAnalysis: 10 key performance indicators for the new retailing world
Retailers increasingly realise that they need to respond to new dynamics such as a shift from transactions to relationships.