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NewsCarpetright maintains profit expectations as like-for-likes creep up
Carpetright’s profit expectations are unchanged as the group reported a 0.7% increase in UK like-for-likes during its fourth quarter.
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NewsTesco scraps double Clubcard points to target everyday low prices
Tesco has scrapped its Clubcard Boost scheme to offer “better value all year round” and prices to rival the discounters.
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NewsBoohoo profits and sales up as international business accelerates
Fashion etailer Boohoo has unveiled a healthy jump in full-year profits and sales as its international business bore fruit.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Tesco and Forever 21
Retail round-up on April 25, 2016: BHS's administrator reportedly receives "interest" from potential buyers and Tesco ends special Clubcard Boost scheme.
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NewsDisposable income grows in March but essential item inflation returns
Shoppers’ spending power increased in March but inflation on essential items crept above zero for the first time since the end of 2014.
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NewsMPs speak out over BHS collapse as government urges buyers to come forward
MPs have voiced their concern over the collapse of BHS, while a government minister has urged potential buyers to come forward.
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NewsChristo Wiese crash lands onto Sunday Times Rich List
South African entrepreneur Christo Wiese is one of the highest new entries on The Sunday Times Rich List as his retail interests in the UK have soared.
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VideoWatch: What next for BHS and is it possible to right the ship?
As BHS files for administration, Mintel retail analyst Nick Carroll discusses what’s next for the struggling retailer.
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NewsBHS pension scheme facing investigation from regulator
The Pensions Regulator has opened a probe into beleaguered department store chain BHS’s pension scheme, which is facing a deficit of £571m.
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OpinionOpinion: BHS faces battle to find a place on the high street of the future
In 2000, the year that tycoon Sir Philip Green bought BHS, Asos was launched and Amazon had only been trading for five years.
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NewsFnac lodges final bid for Darty as bidding war with Conforama hots up
Fnac has upped its stake in electricals retailer Darty to 17.7% and lodged a third and final bid in its battle to acquire the business.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What BHS's administration means for high streets and landlords
It was once one of the biggest names on the high street, but talk has turned to how BHS’s administration will impact locations across the UK.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five things that led to the collapse of BHS
As department store chain BHS files for administration, we examine what has gone wrong for the 88-year-old retailer.
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NewsBHS officially enters administration, 11,000 jobs under threat
Department store chain BHS has filed for administration after a last-ditch effort to save the ailing retailer failed.
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VideoWatch: BHS chief exec on the struggle with rents and the pension deficit
BHS chief exec Darren Topp spoke at Retail Week Live in March 2016 on his vision for how he could turn around the fortunes of the retailer.
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NewsWalmart to streamline board in drive to 'maximise its effectiveness'
Walmart has unveiled plans to streamline is executive board in an effort to “maximise effectiveness” of its senior leadership team.
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OpinionOpinion: How bad is the retail sector’s productivity problem?
It is no secret that the UK economy has a productivity problem. What may come as a surprise is that the retail sector has actually fared better than most.
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NewsWyevale Garden Centres’ bid to acquire Dobbies could ‘risk hundreds of jobs’
Wyevale Garden Centres’ bid to snap up rival Dobbies from Tesco could ‘risk hundreds of jobs’ in both head office and in garden centres.
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NewsBHS expected to file for administration today as rescue effort fails
Struggling retailer BHS is expected to file for administration this morning, putting 11,000 jobs at the department store group on the line.
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NewsHouse of Fraser’s Chinese owner may sell stake to Hamley’s owner
Chinese tycoon Yuan Yafei, who controls Sanpower conglomerate, is considering offloading House of Fraser after acquiring the UK department store chain just two years ago.