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GalleryStore gallery: Loaf ‘kicks back’ as it opens second London store
British furniture retailer Loaf has today opened its second London store, in Notting Hill, complete with arcade games and table football.
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AnalysisLidl accelerates its investment in Spain through 40 new stores
Lidl is to invest €350m in Spain this year by adding 40 new stores, which gives a clear signal of the discounter’s intentions in the country.
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NewsSir Philip Green: I did not block sale of BHS to Sports Direct’s Mike Ashley
Sir Philip Green has written to MPs saying that he did not attempt to block the sale of BHS to Sports Direct’s owner, Mike Ashley.
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NewsSainsbury’s wins case against Mastercard over credit card fees
Sainsbury’s is set for a £68.5m pay-out from Mastercard following a landmark competition case regarding credit and debit card payments.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Co-op eyes convenience sweet spot after offloading stores
At first glance, The Co-op’s decision to sell almost 300 of its smaller stores might appear at odds with its commitment to convenience retail.
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AnalysisAnalysis: China – the secrets to retail success in cracking the market
China is a tempting growth proposition for many retailers, but they need to take a very savvy approach when it comes to expanding there.
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NewsNext boss Wolfson warns reducing immigration would damage the UK economy
Next chief executive Lord Wolfson has said that a big reduction in immigration post-Brexit would damage the UK economy.
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NewsSteinhoff faces pressure to up offer for Poundland as investor grows stake
Steinhoff could be forced to increase its offer for Poundland after rival shareholder Elliott Advisors upped its stake to 13.2%.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can retailers use location intelligence?
How can retailers use location intelligence?
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NewsJohn Lewis to take business Down Under with six Australian stores
John Lewis is set to open six concessions in Australian department store Myer by next year as it continues to grow its international presence.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Theresa May, Steinhoff's Poundland bid and SuperGroup
The Retail Week team discuss how the Cabinet reshuffle will affect the industry, what’s in store for Poundland and SuperGroup’s sales leap.
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NewsAgenda: Conviviality full-years plus footfall and retail sales figures
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with full-year figures from Conviviality, plus the latest footfall and retail sales data all on the agenda.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco and Sainsbury's
Retail round-up: Tesco vows to stop selling eggs from caged hens within nine years, and MasterCard to pay £68.5m to Sainsbury’s.
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OpinionBlog: Amazon crowned king of etail jungle with Prime Day
Amazon’s made-up holiday is a brazen sales ploy, but perhaps more retailers should make more of their delivery prowess.
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NewsGreg Clark named new business secretary in cabinet reshuffle
Greg Clark has been appointed as secretary of state for business, energy and industrial strategy in Theresa May’s cabinet.
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NewsSuperGroup boss Sutherland confident of plenty of growth to come
SuperGroup boss Euan Sutherland said today that the fashion retailer should double its sales in the next three years, after strong results.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Pokemon Go could revolutionise bricks-and-mortar retail
Pokemon Go has been made available for UK consumers today – what does its use of augmented reality and location tracking mean for retail?
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OpinionOpinion: Investment rather than cost-cutting will help retailers navigate Brexit
I have been giving a lot of thought to the implications of Brexit for retail and the strategic options available to retailers.
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AnalysisTheresa May’s shopping list: what policies can retailers expect?
Britain has its first female Prime Minister in 26 years with the arrival of former Home Secretary Theresa May at 10 Downing Street.
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NewsPeople moves: Home Retail Group’s new chief executive and all the June moves
Sainsbury’s John Rogers steps up at Home Retail Group, new chief executive for Asda; Cath Kidston bids farewell to eponymous business.