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NewsMorrisons' c-stores new owner My Local unveils £1bn Nisa supply deal
The new convenience store group My Local, which acquired Morrisons c-stores yesterday, has revealed a £1bn supply deal with Nisa.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Getting excited about wage rates and debtor levels?
Following Next’s half-year results, many retail bosses would be energised by the subjects of retail wage rates and credit account trends.
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AnalysisMorrisons’ turnaround strategy: David Potts’ six-point plan
Morrisons first-half results revealed a devastating 35% slump in profits, but chief executive David Potts today outlined a turnaround plan.
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NewsDunelm injects more 'energy' into board ahead of next stage of growth
Dunelm is seeking to inject more “energy” into the business after overhauling the board ahead of its next period of growth.
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AnalysisThe living wage: Retail bellwether Next examines the implications in its half-year results
Forget the weather, the hot topic for retail is the living wage. Since the Government announced the surprise measure, reaction has been varied.
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NewsNext boss Lord Wolfson confident customers can afford price hikes
Next boss Lord Wolfson has defended plans to increase its prices due to the Government’s living wage, saying “the maths is very compelling”.
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NewsMorrisons likely to jettison Match & More loyalty scheme
Morrisons chief executive David Potts has strongly hinted that the grocer’s Match & More loyalty scheme will be dropped.
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NewsHome Retail boss Walden 'optimistic' this Black Friday will be less disruptive
Home Retail boss John Walden is “optimistic” Black Friday will be less disruptive than last year as the group gears up for Christmas.
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NewsDixons Carphone believes cyber-attack has not caused fraud or hit market share
Dixons Carphone boss Sebastian James reveals the cyber-attack on Carphone Warehouse appears not to have caused any fraud or hit market share.
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AnalysisMillennials are clicking but not collecting, Retail Week study finds
More than 35% of 18-34 year olds admit to requesting a refund after they failed to pick up an item in-store that they’d purchased online.
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NewsMayfield plays down effect of living wage on JLP but warns of wider impact
John Lewis Partnership boss Mayfield believes the living wage will have a limited impact on the retailer but warned it could affect the wider market.
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NewsIkea posts 11.2% rise in full-year sales, driven by international markets
Ikea has reported a strong rise in full-year sales, thanks to solid international trading in China, Russia, Germany and North America.
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AnalysisPeople moves: Nick Robertson, Mike Shearwood and all the moves in August
All change across the retail sector as two fashion bosses step down from Asos and Karen Millen, and Fat Faces makes promotions.
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NewsDixons Carphone starts new financial year in style as sales climb
Mobile phones and electricals powerhouse Dixons Carphone has posted a strong first-quarter performance, driven by its core UK and Ireland arm.
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NewsDunelm reports profits rise and sets out growth ambitions
Homewares group Dunelm has posted a rise in full-year profits after a strategic overhaul and is in “better shape than ever” to grow.
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NewsArgos like-for-likes fall 2.8% in second quarter as electricals demand wanes
Argos like-for-likes fell 2.8% in the second quarter as demand for electricals fell amid “weaker overall market conditions”.
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NewsNext warns on living wage impact as first-half profits climb
Next has reported a 7.1% rise in first-half profits, but warned that the Government’s new living wage will cost the business £27m a year and force up its prices.
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NewsMorrisons reveals 35% drop in first-half profits and plans to close stores
Supermarket giant Morrisons has revealed a 35% drop in pre-tax profits over its first half and plans to close 11 more stores, with up to 900 jobs under threat.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership suffers profits hit in 'difficult' market
John Lewis Partnership said it has reported a “solid first half in a difficult market” as profits came under pressure at department stores.
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OpinionComment: Superb service will set shopping centres apart
Shopping centres need to focus on providing a fantastic experience in order to stave off the challenge of omnichannel retail.