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NewsTopps Tiles trade sales overtake consumer business as DIY loses popularity
Topps Tiles now makes more than half of its turnover from trade customers as the British public increasingly turns its back on DIY.
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NewsSainsbury's signs deal with Western Union to fill excess space in-store
Sainsbury’s will allow customers to make global money transfers in-store after signing a deal with financial services business Western Union.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Customer service messaging app Instaply
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Instaply is in the spotlight.
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NewsUK enters period of deflation for first time since records began
The UK has fallen into deflation for the first time since records began, driven by cheaper travel costs and the grocery price war.
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NewsTopps Tiles half-year profits up 13.8% after stores rebrand
Topps Tiles has continued its strong UK growth, with half-year pre-tax profits up 13.8% to £9.1m after upgrading and rebranding stores.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Dunnes Stores, Alibaba and BHS
Retail news round-up on May 19, 2015: Dunnes Stores profits fall in the UK, Alibaba hopes to cut out fake goods with QR-code style technology, BHS vows return to high streets.
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NewsFormer B&Q boss Kevin O'Byrne proud to leave DIY retailer "in good shape"
Kevin O’Byrne has said he is proud of his achievements at the DIY giant and is considering his next moves after leaving last week.
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NewsSuppliers' rights set for boost as Government unveils Enterprise Bill
An Enterprise Bill unveiled by the new Business Secretary is poised to strengthen the rights of small businesses that supply larger retailers.
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NewsAustin Reed Group steps up turnaround bid with investment firm loan
Austin Reed Group has secured an unspecified three-year loan from investment firm Alteri as it aims to turnaround the business and boost its multichannel offer.
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AnalysisMarks & Spencer’s full year: Five things to look out for ahead of its results
Marks & Spencer will unveil its full-year results on Wednesday. Here, Retail Week highlights five key areas to look out for:
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NewsAnalysis: Thorntons is still adjusting to being a commercial supplier
Thorntons boss Jonathan Hart stepped down today after four years in charge. But despite falling profits, his exit took the City by surprise.
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NewsWiggle eyes more workshop concessions in cycle 'hot spots'
Etailer Wiggle is planning to expand its physical presence by opening two workshop concessions in Homebase stores this year.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Walmart throws down the gauntlet to Amazon
With Walmart launching a subscription service to rival Amazon Prime, we are finally seeing how serious it is about expanding ecommerce.
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GalleryStore Gallery: Ikea opens 'Breakfast in Bed' pop-up cafe in London
Swedish furniture retailer Ikea has opened a pop-up ‘breakfast in bed’ cafe in the heart of Shoreditch, east London.
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NewsAlibaba sued by luxury goods manufacturer Kering over counterfeit products
Alibaba is being sued by luxury goods manufacturer Kering for allegedly encouraging the sale of counterfeit goods on its marketplace website.
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NewsOnline retail sales return to double-digit growth driven by warmer weather
Online retail sales jumped 13% last month as shoppers took advantage of the warmer weather to splash out on summer clothing.
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OpinionThere is retail life beyond London, but you hear little of it
The launch of a giant Selfridges shoe department in Manchester proves good things happen outside London, but little noise is made about it.
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OpinionCan Tesco regain its dominance by emulating a Tory turnaround?
Much like the new Conservative majority government, Tesco may subvert expectations and re-establish its market authority.
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NewsLord Rose: Retail bosses want to 'do the right thing' on staff pay
Ocado chairman and former M&S boss Lord Stuart Rose has insisted that all companies want to “do the right thing” on employee pay.
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NewsJaeger chairman Peter Williams exits role after six months
Jaeger chairman Peter Williams has stepped down from the retailer because he does not “have the time required” for the role.