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AnalysisBlack Friday footfall will jump 11.5% but there is little evidence of its benefit
Despite concerns raised by retailers last year about the impact of Black Friday on Christmas trading, it is being embraced once again.
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NewsMorrisons to donate all surplus food to charities to avoid waste
Grocer Morrisons is to donate surplus food to community groups to help those in need rather than let it go to waste.
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NewsRetailers face extra £14bn in costs as result of new Government policies
Retailers face extra costs totalling £14bn over the next five years as a result of Government policies introduced since the general election.
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NewsSelfridges posts record profits as it embarks on Oxford Street investment
Department store business Selfridges has posted record annual profits and expects continued strong performance as it overhauls its flagship store.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sports Direct, Lidl, BHS and more
Retail news round-up on November 2, 2015: Sports Direct probed by CMA, Lidl boss gets 56% pay hike and Paperchase lands funding for expansion.
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OpinionBlog: Online retailers and delivery firms takes customer service top spot in new research
New research into customer satisfaction from Hermes reveals online retailers and delivery firms rated top for customer service
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NewsNotonthehighstreet.com takes aim at rivals with biggest Christmas campaign
Notonthehighstreet.com has launched its biggest ever Christmas marketing campaign that takes aim at its more traditional retail rivals.
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AnalysisCan secondary locations look forward to a retail revival as new names open?
High streets in smaller towns and cities are experiencing a retail renaissance as more and more value-led retailers target them for growth.
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NewsHarrods pre-tax profits up 4.2% despite "tough conditions"
Luxury department store Harrods has reported a 4.2% rise in full-year pre-tax profits despite “tough trading conditions” in which sales fell.
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NewsNext week in retail: M&S, Morrisons and Supergroup results
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Marks & Spencer, Morrisons and Supergroup all on the agenda.
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AnalysisPets at Home first-half sales below expectations: What the analysts say
Pets at Home experienced “weaker than expected” sales during its first half after seasonal challenges. This is what the analysts had to say.
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AnalysisStart-up success stories: Retail Week's Pitch Perfect winners
Retail Week catches up with the three joint winners of our inaugural Pitch Perfect start-up competition to find out how they are faring.
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NewsInfographic: Waitrose sales jump as kitchenware website records strong start
Waitrose posted a jump in sales last week following a solid start from waitrosekitchen.com, a new website dedicated to kitchen products.
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NewsGrowth in consumer confidence stalls over global economy concerns
Growth in consumer confidence stalled in October due to concerns about the UK’s ability to shrug off the global downturn.
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NewsChinese footwear firm C.banner agrees to buy Hamleys for £100m
Chinese footwear business C.banner Holdings has agreed to buy toy retailer Hamleys from French owner Groupe Ludendo for £100m.
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NewsPets at Home like-for-likes edge up 1.8% after seasonal trading challenges
Pets at Home like-for-likes have edged up 1.8% in its first half as the retailer experienced “weaker than expected” trading.
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VideoThe Retail Week: New chain, Tesco and Sainsbury's pilots, and Sports Direct
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from news editor James Wilmore and executive editor George MacDonald.
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OpinionRetailers know that something has to give on free delivery
The industry’s current model of free delivery is no longer sustainable and retailers will have to adapt their offers accordingly.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Hamleys, Harrods, retail sales and more
Retail news round-up on October 30, 2015: Hamleys sold for £100m, Harrods slashes dividend pay-out to Qatari owners and consumer morale dips in October.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What are the key elements to a successful product recall?
How do you handle a product recall?