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OpinionComment: Retail Acquisitions has much work to do to revive BHS
If BHS really is to be a “going concern” then much effort and money will need to be poured into its store portfolio, almost immediately.
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NewsAo World chairman 'remains committed' despite selling £10m stake
Ao World bosses insist its non-executive chairman Richard Rose “remains committed to the company” despite selling a £10m stake in the etailer.
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NewsTesco Labs head of open innovation Nick Lansley quits after 27 years
Tesco Labs head of open innovation Nick Lansley has taken voluntary redundancy after 27 years at the supermarket.
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NewsGovernment launches 'most wide-ranging business rates review in a generation'
The Government has launched a review into business rates that it is labelling the “most wide-ranging review in a generation”.
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NewsComment: How the boss of Darty learned to love online marketplaces
Darty is one of the few French retailers to be as successful online as it is in its bricks-and-mortar stores, and I initially didn’t feel the need for an online marketplace.
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NewsRetail bosses overwhelmingly back coalition as they fear a swing to the left
Retail chairmen overwhelmingly back the Coalition Government and have expressed fears of a swing to the left at the general election.
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NewsNet loss of UK stores triples as digital takes its toll on high streets
The net loss of stores almost tripled in 2014 as the high street continued to respond to competition from online and changing consumer demand.
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NewsJoules international sales almost double after US growth
Joules boss Tom Joule said the retailer’s international sales have almost doubled so far this year as it pushes ahead with its US expansion.
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InterviewInterview: Ray Kelvin and Lindsay Page on Ted Baker’s Retail Leader award
Ted Baker stands out from the crowd with its unique style. Retail Week hears from Ray Kelvin and Lindsay Page how they keep cutting a dash.
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NewsAldi and Waitrose crowned fastest-growing retailers in the UK
Grocers Aldi and Waitrose have been revealed as the fastest growing-retailers in the UK, according to new research.
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NewsSwatch reveals plans for contactless payments to tackle Apple
Watchmaker Swatch is to introduce watches that allow customers to make contactless payments as it looks to take on tech companies Apple and Motorola.
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NewsLuxdeco introduces personalised website for shoppers
Luxury furniture and homeware etailer Luxdeco.com has introduced personalisation across its website in order to make its shopping experience more convenient.
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InterviewExclusive interview: House of Fraser’s new boss Nigel Oddy on international strategy
Three weeks into his new role, Nigel Oddy speaks to Retail Week in his first interview as chief executive at House of Fraser.
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NewsEtail giant Alibaba snaps up $200m stake in Snapchat
Chinese etail giant Alibaba has bought a $200m (£133m) stake in popular messaging app Snapchat, according to reports.
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NewsSupermarket sales volumes rise for third straight month
The volume of items purchased in supermarkets rose for the third consecutive month as falling prices encourage shoppers to buy more.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales drop amid unpredictable weather and tough comparatives
John Lewis sales fell for the week to March 7 after the retailer was hit by unpredictable weather and struggled against tough comparatives.
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NewsPoundland launches DIY range fronted by former TV star Tommy Walsh
Poundland has launched a DIY range in collaboration with Tommy Walsh, the former star of television show Ground Force.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Morrisons, Poundland and Target
Retail news round-up on March 13, 2015: Morrisons receives £425m contribution from suppliers, Poundland launches DIY range and Target cuts 1,700 jobs.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Naked Wines, Tesco and BHS
Retail news round-up on March 16, 2015: Naked Wines considers stake sale or float; Nick Lansley quits Tesco Labs; and Sir Philip Green demands and new BHS owners agree to top up pension deficit.
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InterviewInterview: Sir Ian Cheshire, winner of Outstanding Contribution award
Few have had such an impact on retail as the former Kingfisher boss. He tells Retail Week about his approach to retail and what’s next.