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OpinionOpinion: Why Tesco's 'Farms' brands could deal a body blow to Asda
Tesco’s launch of a clutch of entry-level own-brand labels has been billed as a tactic to fight back against the discounters.
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GalleryIn pictures: Tesco launches value 'Farm' brands across store estate
Tesco has fired its latest salvo against the discounters by launching seven entry-level ‘Farms’ brands across various categories.
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NewsDixons Carphone to acquire telecoms price comparison site Simplifydigital
Dixons Carphone is to acquire TV and telecoms switching platform Simplifydigital as it aims to build a “significant services business”.
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OpinionOpinion: Sainsbury’s Coupe’s cool-headed style bodes well for Argos deal
Sainsbury’s chief executive Mike Coupe has shown a calmness amid turbulent conditions that augurs well for the grocer’s takeover of Argos.
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DataData: Retail share price index – March 18, 2016
March 18, 2016: This week’s data on the biggest risers and fallers plus a comprehensive list of share price results in the retail sector.
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NewsJack Wills embarks on store expansion plans across UK and Asia
Jack Wills is to open 10 new stores across the UK and Asia over the next year, and has increased its credit facility to achieve its plans.
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OpinionOpinion: Was Uniqlo's Oxford Street overhaul worth the wait?
It’s been a long time coming and huge alterations have been made, but will the refit of Uniqlo’s London flagship prove a sound investment?
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NewsThe Co-op poised to sell off almost 100 former Somerfield stores
The Co-op is attempting to sell off scores of former Somerfield stores, just eight years after acquiring them as part of a £1.5bn deal.
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NewsSainsbury's could close more than 300 Argos stores, analysts predict
More than 300 Argos stores could be shuttered if Sainsbury’s completes its acquisition of owner Home Retail Group, analysts claim.
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NewsPets at Home boss Nick Wood steps down and hands baton to Ian Kellett
Pets at Home chief executive Nick Wood is stepping aside from the retailer and will hand the baton to current board member Ian Kellett.
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NewsTesco launches value own-label ranges as it ups ante against discounters
Tesco has launched a clutch of new own-label entry-level brands as it ups the ante in the war with the discounters, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Jigsaw, Co-op and more
Retail news round-up on March 21, 2016: BHS believes it has landlords' support, Jigsaw mulls Swiss expansion and Co-op set to sell Somerfield.
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NewsSainsbury's Coupe: Argos acquisition could spark more grocery 'alliances'
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe believes the potential acquisition of Argos could drive more grocers to seek “alliances” with fellow retailers.
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NewsSainsbury's closes in on Argos with £1.4bn bid for owner Home Retail
Sainsbury’s has tabled a cash-plus-shares bid of £1.4bn for Argos owner Home Retail Group, just an hour after Steinhoff pulled out of the running.
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OpinionThe big lesson from Tesco and Ted Baker at Retail Week Live
In many ways, the theme of ‘people’ was at the heart of presentations from Tesco UK boss Matt Davies and Ted Baker founder Ray Kelvin.
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OpinionBlog: Hermes teams up with Co-op for click-and-collect service
Hermes’ Joanne Morley explains why the company has joined forces with the Co-op for its ParcelShop service.
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NewsSteinhoff pulls out of Argos battle clearing way for Sainsbury's
Steinhoff has pulled out of the running to buy Argos owner Home Retail Group, paving the way for Sainsbury’s to acquire the business.
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VideoRetail Week Live: Sainsbury's Jon Rudoe on the 'now economy' and new tech
Sainsbury’s digital and technology director Jon Rudoe visits the Retail Week Live Studio to discuss innovation and the grocer’s shopping app.
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NewsNew Look finance boss Mike Iddon exits after less than two years
New Look’s chief financial officer Mike Iddon has stepped down from the business less than two years after he joined from Tesco.
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OpinionOpinion: Recognising the extraordinary talents of today’s retail leaders
The 21st Retail Week Awards with Oracle is an opportune moment to reflect on the change that continues to characterise this industry.