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NewsNext hit by mild weather and stock problems as Christmas sales edge up 0.4%
Next sales edged up 0.4% ahead of Christmas as mild weather and “poor stock availability” within its Directory business dented performance.
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AnalysisConsumer 2016: Shoppers enjoying extra cash but confidence still fragile
Memories of recession seemed finally to have been banished in 2015 and consumers started to feel positive, according to key sentiment indicators.
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OpinionNeil Saunders: US retailers had reasonable but not spectacular Christmas
Although it is early in the reporting period, initial results suggest the holiday season for US retailers was reasonable but not spectacular.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Dick Smith and hedge spending tactic
Retail news round-up on January 5, 2016: Australian retailer Dick Smith placed in voluntary administration and shoppers use hedge spending tactic in sales.
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NewsJigsaw like-for-likes jump 13% over festive period boosted by mobile growth
Fashion chain Jigsaw has reported strong Christmas trading despite the mild weather which has hampered other clothing retailers.
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NewsAnalysis: Carrefour's Billa Romania acquisition signals consolidation
Carrefour finally confirmed today an agreement to acquire Billa Romania from Rewe Group despite initial denials from the latter to sell.
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NewsShoppers shun high street Christmas Sales despite 'Take back Tuesday' uplift
High street footfall fell in the week after Christmas as shoppers opted to bag their bargains at shopping centres and retail parks.
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NewsEtail giant Amazon offers monthly payment option to UK shoppers
Amazon is bidding to woo shoppers from furniture and electricals retailers by offering loans to customers making big-ticket purchases.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retail Week Live headliners include Ted Baker, Tesco and more
From tumultuous turnarounds to political hotshots, here are five of the headline speakers at Retail Week Live you can’t afford to miss.
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NewsUS retailer Target plans smaller store openings in cities
US retail giant Target is to focus on opening smaller shops in urban areas as part of its roll-out plans over the next two years.
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OpinionOpinion: Sports Direct made headlines, but JD Sports was the winner in 2015
The new year has started like the old one ended, as controversial sports retailer Sports Direct continues to hit the headlines.
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NewsJaeger’s private equity parent Better Capital pulls plug on sale
Better Capital, the private equity owner of Jaeger, has abandoned plans to sell the retailer after offers failed to match expectations.
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NewsBrantano future in jeopardy as new owner reviews business
Brantano’s new owner, restructuring firm Alteri Investors, is evaluating the future of the footwear retailer, putting 800 jobs at risk.
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NewsSports Direct clarifies role of new property boss Michael Murray
Sports Direct has moved to clarify the role played at the retailer by Michael Murray – the boyfriend of founder Mike Ashley’s daughter.
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NewsHolland & Barrett private equity owner eyes possible £1bn sale
Health food retailer Holland & Barrett’s private equity owner is lining up the possible sale of the business this year, according to reports.
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NewsM&S loyalty card chief departs amid allegation she used racist language
Marks & Spencer has lost the head of its loyalty card scheme, Suzanna Broer, amid a report she allegedly used racist language at work.
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NewsThe Fragrance Shop Christmas sales boosted by luxury brands demand
The Fragrance Shop has reported a 7.7% rise in like-for-likes over the Christmas trading period after strong sales from luxury brands.
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NewsDebenhams aims to recruit ex-Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire to board
Department store chain Debenhams is in talks to recruit former Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire to its boardroom, according to reports.
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OpinionOpinion: Making celebrity tie-ups work for retail businesses
Why there needs to be a meaningful relationship between celebrity and brand for consumers to care about an endorsement partnership.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Aldi, Debenhams, M&S and more
Retail news round-up on January 4, 2016: Aldi's expansion plans, M&S fires loyalty scheme head and Debenhams in talks with Sir Ian Cheshire.