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NewsBHS to expand food offering and invest in restaurants as it creates 250 jobs
BHS is to expand its food offering with two new contracts and will hire 250 new staff as it seeks to reassure the industry about its future.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on BHS, Abercrombie & Fitch, Tesco and more
Retail news round-up on April 27, 2015: BHS strikes new supplier deals to reassure credit insurers, Abercrombie & Fitch ends ‘sexualised marketing’, Tesco’s Ireland business overstates profits by £63m and more.
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OpinionComment: Pret’s loyalty scheme does not trump fair rewards based on insight
There is something amusing and yet equally alarming about Pret a Manger’s policy of bestowing random acts of kindness on customers.
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NewsTesco names ex-Barclays exec as new group brand director
Tesco has recruited a former Barclays executive to be its new group brand director as the embattled grocer bids to rebuild its image following a turbulent year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How retail property leaders are voting for change
The general election is upon us and the retail property industry wants business rates and town centre redevelopment at the top of the agenda.
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NewsRetail Diary: Iceland offers staff at Tesco and Morrisons HQs a way out
Retail Diary: Iceland hits the road to hire Tesco and Morrisons staff, the Co-op spooks customers and Aldi provides an inspiraton for West Ham United Football Club.
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GalleryStore gallery: Holland & Barrett launches new More store concept
Holland & Barrett has lifted the curtain on a new shop concept called More – a significant update on the retailer’s present format.
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NewsPhase Eight mulls expanding to include homewares and jewellery
Phase Eight is eyeing plans to expand its brand offering to include homeware and jewellery thanks to expertise from its new owners.
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NewsDixons Carphone sells stake in The Phone House Netherlands
Dixons Carphone is to sell a majority stake of the Dutch arm of its The Phone House business as it overhauls its international operation.
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NewsHolland & Barrett plots first US store openings
Health food retailer Holland & Barrett is gearing up to open its first stores in the US, Retail Week can exclusively reveal.
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News'Noflation' boosts families' disposable income by 9.7% in March
Zero inflation meant Brits had £16 more disposable income in March compared with last year, representing a 9.7% increase in spending power.
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GalleryStore gallery: Article’s distinctive store design finds a home in Brixton
Shoe retailer Article’s Brixton outlet uses its unique location and artful store design to encourage shoppers to linger in-store.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales drop amid tough conditions and Easter timing
Sales at both John Lewis and Waitrose fell last week as the timing of Easter and challenging trading conditions took their toll.
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NewsSurprise fall in March retail sales but consumer confidence upbeat
Retail sales suffered a surprise fall last month but underlying consumer confidence remains upbeat, experts said.
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NewsFrench Connection warns on retail sales after 'challenging' conditions
Fashion retailer French Connection has warned that its first-half retail sales will come in “materially lower than expected”.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on wearable tech, retail sales and Amazon
Retail news round-up on April 24, 2015: Netatmo June wristband goes on sale at SpaceNK, Surprise fall in March retail sales, Amazon incurs quarterly loss of $57m
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VideoThe Retail Week: Tesco's loss, Sainsbury's to axe 800 staff and Home Retail
Grocery reporter Luke Tugby and Kantar Retail retail insights director Bryan Roberts analyse the big stories from the past week.
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VideoVideo: Tesco's 'very difficult year' reviewed in 60 seconds
As Tesco reveals record losses, grocery reporter Luke Tugby sums up the supermarket giant’s ups and downs throughout a turbulent 12 months.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Tesco’s long road to recovery
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Tesco reporting its statutory pre-tax loss of £6.38bn from the year to the end of February.
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GalleryStore gallery: Wickes reveals its softer side with new store design
Wickes is testing softening its DIY offer – we look at its Kent store to see if the move could reposition the retailer’s place in the market.