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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Home Retail Group rejects Sainsbury's bid interest
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Sainsbury’s acquisition interest in Argos and Homebase parent Home Retail Group.
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OpinionBlog: Reflecting on the success of delivering Christmas 2015
Hermes head of marketing Joanne Morley discusses a successful peak trading period for both retailers and the delivery giant.
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NewsSainsbury’s like-for-likes dip over Christmas: What the analysts say
Sainsbury’s like-for-likes slipped 0.4% in the third quarter but total sales rose over Christmas. Here’s the City’s reaction.
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NewsRetail Diary: Vitsœ's bargain trick, Bolland's future and JL boss bromance
Vitsœ shuns the bargain bandwagon, while departing M&S chief kicks off speculation and John Lewis’ boss has kind words for Mike Ashley.
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NewsSainsbury's boss Coupe: Home Retail Group remains a 'compelling' target
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe has refused to reveal if it will table a formal bid for Home Retail but said it remains a “compelling transaction”.
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NewsSports Direct takes stakes in US firms Iconix and Dick’s Sporting Goods
Mike Ashley-owned Sports Direct has revealed it has taken an 11.5% stake in US sports firm Iconix and a 2.3% stake in Dick’s Sporting Goods.
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NewsGame sales slide over Christmas but claims trends are improving
Game Digital has reported a slide in sales over the Christmas period but the retailer claimed trends are improving in the market.
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NewsDunelm like-for-likes down 0.8% as home delivery soars
Dunelm has reported a 0.8% drop in like-for-likes for the 13 weeks to January 2, and results including the 53rd week of the last financial year.
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NewsTed Baker retail sales increase 10.1% over Christmas as margins hold up
Ted Baker has unveiled a 10.1% retail sales rise over Christmas and said margins were in line with expectations.
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NewsShoe Zone posts full-year profits drop and plans new big-store format
Shoe Zone has suffered a slide in full-year profits after sales fell amid “difficult” trading conditions for the footwear industry.
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NewsShop Direct delivers strong Christmas driven by m-commerce
Etailer Shop Direct has reported a strong Christmas, helped by its m-commerce experience, as sales advanced 6% in the seven weeks to December 25.
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NewsSainsbury's like-for-likes dip 0.4% over Christmas in 'highly competitive' market
Sainsbury’s suffered a 0.4% dip in third quarter like-for-like sales, but hailed volume and transaction growth in a “highly competitive” market.
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GalleryStore of the week: Muji sets sail for pastures new at Chinese flagship
Japanese retailer Muji has launched a striking new flagship on Huaihai Road in Shanghai as it sets its sights on expansion into China.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco and Amazon
Retail news round-up on January 13, 2016: Tesco seeks The Great British Diversity Experiment project help to curb food waste and Amazon to buy 75% of France's Colis Prive.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five things that helped Morrisons grow sales over Christmas
Morrisons like-for-like sales increased for the first time in more than a year after edging up 0.2% during the Christmas period.
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NewsTesco-owned Giraffe’s managing director Andrew Jacobs steps down
Giraffe’s co-founder and managing director Andrew Jacobs is stepping down following widening losses at the restaurant chain owned by Tesco.
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AnalysisBoohoo.com considers bricks-and-mortar presence as sales surge 45%
Fast fashion etailer Boohoo.com has not ruled out launching a bricks-and-mortar presence after Christmas sales surged 45%.
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NewsHawkins Bazaar’s owner Tobar reveals management buyout
The management behind Hawkins Bazaar’s parent company Tobar Group has completed a buyout of the retailer, backed by Merino Private Equity.
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NewsMorrisons boss Potts warns of 'long journey ahead' despite Christmas growth
Morrisons boss David Potts has warned the embattled grocer has not yet turned the corner, despite beating expectations over Christmas.
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AnalysisDebenhams' Christmas like-for-like rise: What the analysts say
Debenhams surprised the City by delivering a Christmas 3.7% like-for-like gain despite difficult high street trading. Here’s the reaction.