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NewsConsumer confidence reaches highest level for 13 years, says GfK
Consumer confidence has reached its highest level for almost 13 years, according to data unveiled by research company GfK today.
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NewsHema hires ex-Karstadt boss and Ted Baker non-exec Andrew Jennings as chairman
Hema has hired former Karstadt boss and Ted Baker non-exec Andrew Jennings as chairman as part of a shake-up of its management team.
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NewsDunelm sales growth moderates in third quarter against tough comparatives
Dunelm’s like-for-like growth moderated in its third quarter as it came up against strong comparatives from the same period last year.
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NewsM&S reverses 14 quarters of general merchandise decline as online grows
Marks & Spencer’s general merchandise sales have returned to growth after 14 consecutive quarters of decline, and web sales also improved.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Kurt Geiger and Ness
Retail news round-up on April 02, 2015: Kurt Geiger to change ownership less than year after last acquisition and womesnwear retailer Ness secures £2.5m funding.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How will Newport shopping centre Friars Walk affect UK retail?
Retail Week takes a look at the development of Newport’s Friars Walk and finds out how the ambitious scheme fits into the UK retail jigsaw.
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NewsSpending power boosted as food prices fall at steepest rate for 60 years
Families will have extra cash in their pockets to spend this Easter after food prices fell at record breaking rates, according to the Asda Income Tracker.
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NewsRetail's richest: Retail Week’s list of the industry’s wealthiest 100
By our reckoning there are 100 retail billionaires worldwide, some retired, others very much active. But who has the most?
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Kingfisher and Mr Bricolage merger collapses
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Kingfisher’s merger with rival French retailer Mr Bricolage falling through.
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GalleryStore gallery: Westfield and Bluewater’s shop windows get a spring clean
This season’s themes in visual merchandising are simple but effective – we visit Bluewater and Westfield London to see what’s on view.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Visual content platform Photospire
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Photospire is in the spotlight.
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NewsJD Williams powers distribution centre with solar panel rooftop installation
JD Williams has installed a rooftop solar power system onto its distribution centre that will provide 12% of the building’s annual power.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What changes to zero-hours contract rules would mean for retailers
Labour leader Ed Miliband has pledged to end what he called an “epidemic” of zero-hours contracts being used in the UK.
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NewsRiver Island launches free styling service in London and Birmingham
River Island is to offer customers a free, one-to-one styling service at its new Style Studio in its London Oxford Street flagship and Birmingham Bullring stores.
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NewsBoohoo.com to test selling items on Asos to drive brand awareness
Boohoo.com has revealed it will conduct a pilot to sell 100 items of its clothing on Asos from May this year.
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NewsAsos boss Nick Robertson bets on Apple Watch and 'phablets'
Asos will be one of the first businesses to launch an app for the Apple Watch, chief executive Nick Robertson said today.
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GalleryStore gallery: River Island’s Bullring flagship opens its doors
Birmingham’s Bullring is home to the latest store format from River Island. Retail Week pays a visit and talks to chief executive Ben Lewis.
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NewsApple withholds smartwatch from Dixons Carphone stores as launch approaches
Apple has chosen not to stock its smartwatch in Carphone Warehouse or Currys PC World stores at launch as it opts to focus on its own outlets for the launch of the Apple Watch.
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NewsLabour leader Ed Miliband proposes crackdown on zero-hours contracts
Labour leader Ed Miliband has blasted the use of zero-hours contracts and said they create “insecurity” for British workers.
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OpinionComment: Lessons to learn from Sports Direct’s ‘dysfunctional’ board
Sports Direct is facing heavy criticism at the moment after its board was labelled “dysfunctional” by the Institute of Directors.