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NewsTravis Perkins’ retail division posts increased like-for-likes
Wickes owner Travis Perkins has posted a rise in like-for-likes for its first half, with current trading recovering following the EU referendum.
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OpinionBlog: Asda's merchandising chief on how to be 'good stewards of the environment'
A collaborative approach can help improve supply chain sustainability and resource efficiency, says Asda’s chief merchandising officer.
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NewsRetail Week unveils new management structure and promotions
After eight-and-a-half years at the helm of Retail Week, managing director Tracey Davies is taking a new role at parent company Ascential Group.
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VideoWatch: Topps Tiles boss Williams on 'out-specialising the specialists'
Topps Tiles boss Matthew Williams discusses the changing consumer and how its consultation table is a vital part of the customer journey.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on supermarkets, Ted Baker and more
Retail round-up: Supermarkets slash prices of petrol and diesel and Ted Baker London launches women’s collection Colour by Numbers
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NewsHarrods boss Michael Ward to stay as new chief merchant appointed
Harrods managing director Michael Ward will stay on at the business, reversing his earlier decision to leave the luxury department store.
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GalleryStore gallery: Nars Cosmetics unveils first standalone store in London
Beauty retailer Nars Cosmetics has bulked up its offer by opening a standalone European flagship store in London’s Covent Garden.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What retailers can learn from Domino’s online strategy
Domino’s Pizza was a new entrant in the biggest 50 retailers by online traffic listing this weekend, charting at number 34 in IMRG’s quarterly ranking.
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OpinionOpinion: DFS goes for gold amid big-ticket sector uncertainty
As doom and gloom continue to swirl post-Brexit, DFS can allay fears about consumer confidence and big ticket purchases.
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NewsFlying Tiger Copenhagen to open first concession at Selfridges
Variety store Flying Tiger Copenhagen will open its first-ever global concession in Selfridges’ Birmingham store this Friday.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How time-pressed consumers are transforming food retail
Not so long ago, the mere mention of buying breakfast on the move would have raised many an eyebrow, even among the busiest consumers.
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NewsTesco chief customer officer Robin Terrell quits to pursue new direction
Tesco chief customer officer Robin Terrell is stepping down after three years with the supermarket giant, Retail Week can reveal.
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OpinionOpinion: Will policy-makers come to the rescue post-Brexit?
With the economic outlook having deteriorated since the referendum, it is no surprise that expectation of action by policy-makers has grown.
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NewsBHS: War of words escalates between 'evil' Sir Philip Green and Frank Field
Sir Philip Green has warned MP Frank Field that his scathing media attacks are putting a rescue plan for BHS pensioners at risk.
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NewsJohn Lewis kick-starts campaign to fund disruptive tech start-ups
John Lewis has joined with retail accelerator and investment fund TrueStart to fund pioneering products, services and technologies.
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NewsAmazon records biggest-ever share of entertainment market
Amazon has registered its biggest-ever share of the entertainment market outside the Christmas period, with HMV also performing well.
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OpinionOpinion: New from old – Italian 'destination' shows why heritage matters
Stores editor John Ryan pays a visit to Italian store and restaurant Mercato Metropolitano at a striking repurposed building in south-east London
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NewsMorrisons cuts prices post-Brexit as supermarket price war rages on
Morrisons is slashing the price of more than 1,000 products by an average of 18% as the grocer seeks to reassure customers following Brexit.
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NewsSainsbury's ups presence in China as demand for British breakfast grows
Sainsbury’s is stepping up its operation in China by expanding its trial with Tmall Global and doubling the number of goods it sells there.
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NewsDFS launches new TV ad to celebrate Team GB and ‘Great Brits’
DFS has launched a 30-second TV advert to promote its sponsorship of Great Britain’s Olympians ahead of the start of the 2016 Rio Games.