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OpinionComment: A Halfords-style servicing can make Tesco fully roadworthy
As Matt Davies prepares to move to Tesco, Halfords’ update brought clues about how he may put the wheels back on the grocer.
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NewsZalando to offer third-party products on its website
Etailer Zalando has unveiled a partner programme in the UK that will allow retailers and brands the opportunity to sell on its platform.
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NewsAustin Reed and Country Casuals planned store closures: the list in full
Some 26 Country Casual stores and nine Austin Reed stores are on a “rapid closure” list as part of a proposed CVA.
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NewsSainsbury's extends online clothing trial to London and Southeast
Sainsbury’s has extended its online clothing trial to London and the Southeast following the Midlands-based pilot.
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NewsThe number of retail profit warnings doubled in 2014
The amount of profit warnings from the retail industry nearly doubled last year, with the grocery sector leading the charge, research has found.
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NewsWalgreens appoints George Fairweather as global chief financial officer
Walgreens Boots Alliance has appointed George Fairweather as its global chief financial officer.
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NewsCarpetright trading improves in Q3 after new Boxing Day promotions
Carpetright has reported like-for-like sales up 7.5% in the UK in its third quarter following new Boxing Day offers.
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NewsTesco to close Blinkbox Books after failing to find buyer
Tesco is to close its e-book service Blinkbox Books after failing to find a buyer, following the sale of music streaming service Blinkbox Music.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco and Uniqlo
Retail news round-up on January 27, 2015: Tesco to close Blinkbox Books; and Uniqlo to enter the Canadian market.
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NewsFashion retailer Mango appoints Toni Ruiz as chief financial officer
Spanish fashion retailer Mango has continued to restructure its management team with the appointment of Toni Ruiz as chief financial officer.
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NewsMr Porter and Google join forces for Kingsman film launch
Luxury menswear retailer Mr Porter has teamed up with Google to give consumers the chance to “star” in new movie Kingsman: The Secret Service.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley's busy start to 2015
After increasing his stake in Debenhams and buying USC out of administration, tycoon Mike Ashley is now rumoured to be circling Evans Cycles.
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NewsMade.com annual sales surge as it approaches £100m flotation
Made.com has reported a surge in annual sales as it gears up for a stock market flotation that could value the business at over £100m.
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NewsWork to bring retail units to London's Centre Point gets underway
Work to bring a host of retail units to London’s iconic Centre Point is now underway.
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NewsMamas & Papas hires former Kiddicare boss Chris Yates as chief exec
Mamas & Papas has appointed ex-Kiddicare boss Chris Yates to lead the struggling retailer, replacing temporary chief executive Derek Lovelock.
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NewsEbay to cut 2,400 jobs as it prepares for PayPal spin-off
EBay will cut 2,400 jobs, or 7% of its staff, in the first quarter as it prepares to split from its PayPal business later in the year.
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NewsKaren Millen losses widen to £6.1m in full year to March 2014
Full-year pre-tax losses widened to £6.1m at Karen Millen after it invested in its stores, improved its ranges and bolstered marketing.
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NewsAlibaba founder Jack Ma targets annual sales of more than £313bn
The founder of Chinese etailer Alibaba, Jack Ma, has unveiled ambitious plans to grow its consumer base to 2 billion people around the world.
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AnalysisIn the news: Findel's departing boss Roger Siddle profiled
Roger Siddle is bowing out from Findel after almost five years turning the retailer around, but it is not the last retail will see of him.
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NewsAnalysis: What does the future hold for Arcadia's BHS?
As Sir Philip Green signals his intention to sell loss-making BHS, Retail Week considers who might be in the running to take on the retailer.