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NewsSpar snaps up seven convenience stores from collapsed My Local
Spar parent company Blakemore Retail has bought seven My Local stores after the ailing c-store chain fell into administration last month.
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NewsRetail diary: BHS’ Chappell is in trouble again and Ikea attracts super fans
The Prime Minister has been to Screwfix for supplies, Ikea is attracting super-fans and Chappell has been caught being reckless…again.
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AnalysisInfographic: Improving the cross-device retailing journey for consumers
Understanding how consumers shop across multiple platforms will grow increasingly important for retailers as online journeys become more complex.
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NewsHalfords boss hopes for 'staycation' boost to counter Brexit disruption
Halfords boss has shrugged off the threat of a post-Brexit downturn by saying it could benefit from people choosing to ‘staycation’ this summer.
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OpinionOpinion: The value of mobile apps for the retail workforce
Consumers today expect more than ever before from bricks-and-mortar stores. How can retail staff use apps to meet shoppers’ expectations?
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NewsOxford Street to be pedestrianised by 2020, says London Mayor's office
London’s Oxford Street is set to be traffic-free by 2020 as part of the clean-air initiative laid out by the Mayor of London’s office.
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OpinionOpinion: Brexit will bring retail challenges but look for opportunities
I recently heard President Obama say that democracy requires compromise, even if you’re 100% right. That statement is obviously true.
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NewsAmazon declares second annual Prime Day ‘biggest day ever’
Amazon Prime Day orders surpassed last year’s inaugural event by 60% worldwide and was hailed by the etailer as its ‘biggest day ever’.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Local marketplace and delivery platform NearSt
The number of start-ups in retail technology is growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week we look at NearSt.
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AnalysisSuperGroup full year results: what the analysts have to say
SuperGroup’s full year profits jumped by 16.3% to £73.5m in the year to April 23. Here’s how the City reacted to the announcement.
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NewsB&M like-for-likes flat but full-year profits remain on track
Value retailer B&M posted flat like-for-likes in its first quarter but new store openings have boosted its total sales.
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NewsMothercare blames 'unseasonable' weather as UK sales fall
Mothercare has blamed “unseasonable” weather on a fall in first-quarter UK sales, but like-for-likes rose as its turnaround effort continues.
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NewsSuperGroup sales and profits jump as its eyes China and North America growth
SuperGroup boss Euan Sutherland has hailed “significant progress” in his first full year in charge as the retailer recorded a jump in profits.
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NewsHalfords like-for-likes slip as bad weather hits cycling sales
Halfords has posted a 0.6% drop in first-quarter group like-for-likes as it blamed bad weather for a slide in sales in its cycling division.
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AnalysisStore gallery: Dixons Carphone shrinks format for 'little brother' store
Electricals giant Dixons Carphone has taken its “3-in-1” model, made it smaller and put it on London’s Oxford Street. John Ryan reports.
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NewsEbay launches advertising tool allowing DIY retailers to target home buyers
EBay has launched an ‘advanced targeting’ tool that allows home and DIY retailers to connect with customers looking to buy a house.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail News on BHS, Dixons Carphone, Amazon and more
Retail round-up: Frank Field presses BHS trustees, Dixons Carphone builds £1bn tech service business and NearSt competes with Amazon on books
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NewsMcColl's strikes deal to acquire 298 Co-op convenience stores
McColl’s has agreed a deal to acquire 298 convenience stores from the Co-operative Group for £117m in cash, it revealed today.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How will Steinhoff's Poundland swoop play out in the sector?
South African retail giant Steinhoff looks to have finally secured a major European target this year with its swoop for Poundland set to go ahead.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: How Amazon Prime Day is changing retail
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on how Amazon is changing the retail landscape with its Prime Day promotional extravaganza.