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NewsTopps Tiles reports increased like-for-likes in third quarter
Topps Tiles has reported a rise in like-for-likes in its third quarter, saying it is “confident in [its] ability to outperform the market”.
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NewsShop prices continue to fall as fresh food costs edge down
Shop prices fell in June as the 38-month run of deflation continued and food items declined to the lowest level since September last year.
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GalleryStore of the week: Made.com uses digital storytelling in new Paris studio
Made.com claims to be a tech company, yet its new Paris store confirms it treads the fine line between etailer and bricks-and-mortar merchant.
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NewsSainsbury's boss Coupe 'absolutely convinced' by Argos deal despite Brexit
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe has downplayed fears over Brexit and remains “absolutely convinced” of the rationale to acquire Home Retail Group.
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NewsEx-M&S boss Marc Bolland set to join investment group Blackstone
Former Marks & Spencer boss Marc Bolland is set to join investment group Blackstone, to lead its European private equity arm.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Bangladesh attack - fashion retailers grapple with fall-out
Last Friday’s shootings at the Holey Artisan Bakery café in Dhaka left 28 people dead and the Bangladeshi garment industry reeling.
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AnalysisAt a glance: British Corner Shop, Waitrose's newest online partner
Etailer British Corner Shop has unveiled a tie-up with Waitrose to sell the grocer’s goods overseas. Retail Week takes a look at the online business.
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AnalysisOpinion: Why the end of Sainsbury's joint venture with Netto was a surprise
The news that Netto and Sainsbury’s are ceasing their tie-up was a surprise, but not as much of a surprise as Dansk returning to the UK in 2014.
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NewsJohn Lewis defies Brexit uncertainty to deliver weekly sales rise
John Lewis’s sales rose during the first full week since the EU referendum as the retailer’s fashion and home categories defied Brexit uncertainty.
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VideoWatch: First look at Dyson's maiden UK store on London's Oxford Street
Dyson has lifted the lid on its first UK store in London’s Oxford Street. The firm’s UK and Ireland boss Steven Wichary explains the purpose of the space.
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GalleryStore gallery: Dyson unveils first UK store on Oxford Street
Dyson has unveiled its first bricks and mortar store in the UK on London’s Oxford Street as it prepares to throw open its doors tomorrow.
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OpinionOpinion: Approach to Ramadan provides glimpse into big four’s future
As Ramadan draws to an end, we learn that the big four grocers have something over their discount rivals when it comes to offering choice.
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NewsEx-BHS owner Dominic Chappell insists: ‘We gave it the best shot’
Former BHS owner Dominic Chappell has defended his time in charge of the collapsed retailer and insisted his consortium “gave it the best shot”.
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NewsWaitrose partners with British Corner Shop to drive international sales
Waitrose has launched a partnership with online retailer British Corner Shop as part of a drive to sell more of its products overseas.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why is Sainsbury’s calling time on its Netto venture?
When Sainsbury’s revealed it was calling time on its tie-up with Netto, it reeled off a list of reasons explaining the decision.
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OpinionOpinion: Sainsbury's split from Netto reflects its shifting priorities
When Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe unveiled its Netto venture, the grocery chief said it could “open up a new long term growth opportunity”.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Waitrose, BHS, Asda and Ikea
Retail round-up: Waitrose to tie up with British Corner Shop, ex-BHS owner defends himself over collapse and Ikea to upgrade quality of products.
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NewsBusiness confidence nosedives in the aftermath of Brexit vote
Confidence among UK businesses has plummeted since Brexit with firms’ expectations for sales, exports and investments going “off a cliff”.
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GallerySelfridges makes much ado about Shakespeare in window displays
Selfridges has created a retail midsummer night’s dream, despite the rain, with Shakespeare-themed windows by fashion designers including Rick Owens and Dries Van Noten.
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VideoWatch: Mary Portas explains how Brexit and instinct could benefit retailers
Mary Portas explains that retail could be in for “a very good summer” after Brexit caused a favourable market for international money.