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NewsSelfridges refocuses management responsibilities ahead of £300m investment
Selfridges has refocused some management responsibilities as it prepares a £300m investment programme to enhance its flagship Oxford Street store.
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OpinionComment: Primark right to disregard European boundaries
There are diverse growth opportunities outside the Continent, yet only a select group of retailers have so far taken advantage.
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NewsAnalysis: Halfords' Getting into Gear strategy puts it in pole position
Halfords is in pole position as boss Matt Davies’ strategy to create a business generating £1bn of sales is racing towards its target.
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OpinionComment: The changing political landscape could be unwelcome for retailers
Britain is in a bad mood. While politicians are bearing the brunt of an anti-establishment mindset, evidenced in last weekend’s European elections, retailers will have to ponder the potential practical consequences.
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NewsMorrisons launches price checker tool as it steps up value offensive
Morrisons has unveiled a price checker tool to support the 1,200 price cuts it has launched earlier this month.
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NewsThe Book People secures £2.5m funding from Gordon Brothers
Direct bookseller The Book People has secured a £2.5m loan from Gordon Brothers to help support future growth.
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OpinionComment: Is the window now shut for retailer IPOs?
The volatile IPO market has claimed a victim last week as fashion retailer Fat Face abandoned its planned float.
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NewsTesco merger talks for its Turkish business Kipa ends without deal
Grocer Tesco has ended merger talks it was holding with multiple parties into options for its Turkish business Kipa.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What are the retail implications of Crossrail?
Crossrail’s 2018 launch may seem distant, but the first retail development linked to one of the new stations will open in just a year.
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OpinionComment: Retail initial public offerings just keep on coming
Last week, video game retailer Game announced plans for an IPO.
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OpinionComment: Why Sports Direct on Oxford Street matters
The opening of a discount sports flagship that doesn’t feel like one is a challenge to the rest of the market that can’t be ignored.
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NewsSainsbury's changes Brand Match as grocery wars hot up
Sainsbury’s is changing its price comparison tool Brand Match as the competition for grocery loyalty hots up.
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NewsMySale, an online fashion site backed by Sir Philip Green, buys Cocosa
Australian online fashion sales site MySale, which is quarter-owned by Arcadia owner Sir Philip Green, has bought flash sales site Cocosa.
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NewsSelfridges to invest £300m in revamp of famous Oxford Street flagship
Selfridges is to begin a £300m revamp next month of its 105-year-old Oxford Street flagship store, which will take place over five years.
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NewsThe Hut Group says no plans to float amid volatile market conditions
The Hut Group boss Matthew Moulding said it has no plans to float amid concerns about generous valuations and volatile share prices.
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GalleryStore gallery: Paris is home to a renaissance in visual merchandising
All cities have their moments as far as retail good looks are concerned and at present it appears to be Paris’s turn.
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GalleryStore gallery: The Conran Shop in Paris promotes French culture
The Conran Shop on the Rive Gauche in Paris has remerchandised to remind shoppers of where they are and what France stands for.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on MySale, Selfridges, The Hut Group, Blue Inc and more
Retail news round-up on May 27, 2014: MySale acquires Cocosa, The Hut scraps IPO, Selfridges plans Oxford St revamp, Blue Inc to reveal IPO plans this week
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NewsVideo: Homebase's gold winning Chelsea Flower Show garden
Homebase has its Garden Academy recruits to thanks for its gold award at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show.
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OpinionComment: Relationships are key at ICSC
As I awaited my flight home from Las Vegas after the International Council of Shopping Centre Real Estate Convention, it struck me how critical it is to build relationships at these giant events.