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OpinionComment: Has Selfridges hit the limit for department store retailing?
How many additional areas can be added to a department store’s core competence without compromising the whole enterprise?
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NewsHobbs to ditch NW3 brand as part of turnaround
Hobbs is ditching its NW3 brand as chairman Phil Wrigley leads a turnaround at the premium fashion retailer.
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NewsLa Senza stores set to close as no buyer found for collapsed chain
All remaining La Senza stores are set to close after a buyer failed to come forward for the collapsed lingerie retailer.
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NewsPhones 4u owner considering options after losing Vodafone contract
Phones 4u owner BC Partners is exploring all options for the retailer following Vodafone’s decision to not renew its contract with the firm.
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NewsBoden launches in Australia as it unveils flat profits in 2013
Fashion retailer Boden has launched in Australia and unveiled flat profits in 2013 after it invested to propel its international growth.
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NewsPrimark full-year sales set to surge 17% as it plots ten US stores
Value fashion giant Primark’s full-year sales are expected to surge 17% and like-for-likes 4.5% as it plots further expansion in the US.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Phones 4u, Primark, Boden, Net-A-Porter and Asda
Retail news round-up on September 8, 2014: BC Partners mulls Phones 4u options, Primark full year salessurge 17%, Boden launches in Australia, Net-A-Porter cuts losses and more.
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AnalysisInfographic: Hotel Chocolat celebrates its 10th birthday
Hotel Chocolat this month celebrates its 10th anniversary, after it was founded in 2004 by Angus Thirlwell and Peter Harris. Retail Week looks at what it has achieved in the last decade.
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GalleryStore gallery: JD Sports' Trafford Centre store races into the future
Sportswear retailer JD Sports has revamped its Trafford Centre store in Manchester to create a branch that points the way forward for the group.
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OpinionBlog: Supporting career progression in logistics for aspiring drivers
The Hermes Driving School has been designed to improve driver engagement and performance in legal compliance, customer service and health and safety.
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AnalysisConclusion to the 'horse meat' review: What retailers need to know
The result of the Elliott Review of the integrity of the food supply chain triggered by last year’s horse-meat scandal was published this week. Retail Week looks at what retailers need to know.
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NewsLaura Ashley to launch in China and India within 12 months
Laura Ashley aims to launch in China and India within 12 months as it builds on strong organic growth in its international markets.
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AnalysisIn pictures: The best toy stores from around the world
As Hamleys prepares to open Europe’s largest toy store, take a look at the best toy shops around the world from Shanghai to Copenhagen.
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NewsNew Look sells loss-making French business Mim to Asian group
New Look has sold its loss-making French business Mim to Main Asia, a firm advised by Hong Kong-based consumer products giant Asia Global.
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NewsCo-operative Group makes progress on big store disposals
The Co-operative Group has offloaded 10% of big stores identified for disposal in the first six months of this year, as part of its restructuring plans.
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NewsIn pictures: Selfridges opens world's first department store cinema
Selfridges has opened the world’s first department store cinema in its iconic Oxford Street store, which will screen classic and contemporary films.
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NewsVideo: Tesco boss Dave Lewis on making the grocer better for customers
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has recorded an interview in which he says staff can restore the retailer’s fortunes by transforming the expectations of customers one by one.
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NewsVideo: JD Williams debuts new TV advert with Lorraine Kelly
Lorraine Kelly is set to debut in her first TV ad today for JD Williams as chief executive of owner N Brown Angela Spindler revamps the mature brand.
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NewsInfographic: Back-to-school and cooler weather boosts John Lewis sales
Families shopping for the start of the new school term and the cooler weather boosted sales across John Lewis and Waitrose stores last week.
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NewsLaura Ashley posts rise in first-half profits as momentum gathers in second half
Laura Ashley’s profits and sales jumped in its first-half driven by international and online as momentum gathers in its second half.