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NewsMarks & Spencer IT boss Darrell Stein to join Reckitt Benckiser
Marks & Spencer IT director Darrell Stein is to join consumer goods giant Reckitt Benckiser as senior vice-president for information services.
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AnalysisAt a glance: B&M Bargains' German retail acquisition JA Woll Handels
Value chain B&M Bargains has bought a majority stake in German discount group JA Woll Handels. Retail Week takes a look at the business.
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OpinionComment: How much money can Pets at Home make from pampered pooches?
Now that the first wave of retail IPOs has got away it’s good to see that newly quoted companies are embracing potential growth opportunities that, if successful, will reward new investors.
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AnalysisThe Toy Store: What retailers need to know
The Toy Store, whch is based in the Gulf region, is planning to launch in the UK. Retail Week takes a look at the business and who it is.
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AnalysisVideo: The start-ups working at the Tesco-sponsored Rainmaking Loft
At Retail Week Live in March we spoke to a collection of the start-ups working at the Rainmaking Loft, which is sponsored by Tesco.
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InterviewInterview: Joseph Wan on his 22 years at Harvey Nichols
Joseph Wan has led Harvey Nichols through more than two decades of recessions, turnarounds and global expansion. As he prepares to step down today he talks to Retail Week.
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NewsHouse of Fraser in acquisition talks with Chinese conglomerate Sanpower
House of Fraser is in talks with Chinese conglomerate Sanpower Group, which is eyeing buying the department store group for more than £450m.
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OpinionComment: Creating real difference in retail is a difficult thing to achieve
The shirt sellers of London’s Jermyn Street are an object lesson in how single category retailers can struggle to convince when they are all grouped together.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Boohoo.com, Pets at Home, House of Fraser and more
Retail news round-up on March 31, 2014: Boohoo.com full year EBITDA soars, Pets at Home launches dog friendly store, House of Fraser in sales talks with Chinese conglomerate and more.
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NewsBoohoo.com full year EBITDA soars 200% hitting market expectations
Newly floated etailer Boohoo.com has reported that adjusted EBITDA soared over 200% in its year to February 28 in line with market forecasts.
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NewsPets at Home founder reveals his children created brand
Pets at Home founder Anthony Preston (centre) celebrated at the London Stock Exchange as the company he created 23 years ago successfully floated.
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AnalysisStore gallery: London's West End retailers show off windows for spring
As spring gets under way, Retail Week takes a look at how the season is reflected by retailers in London’s West End.
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GalleryStore gallery: Eataly Milan, Italy
The latest Eataly in Milan is housed in the former Smeraldo Theatre, which gives the four-floor store a different quality.
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GalleryIn pictures: Pets at Home unveils new store format for dogs
Pets at Home has launched a new premium pet store format especially for dogs called Barkers which features a dog spa with Reiki massage.
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NewsArcadia tycoon Green eyes Indian expansion for brands
Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green is breaking into the lucrative Indian market by launching a Dorothy Perkins range on online platform Jabong.
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NewsLittlewoods wins landmark £1.2bn tax refund case
Littlewoods has won a £1.2bn tax refund after a landmark ruling ordered HM Revenue and Customs to pay back an overpayment of VAT.
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NewsB&M Bargains acquires German discount chain in first move outside UK
B&M Bargains is to acquire a majority stake in German discount retailer JA Woll Handels in its first move outside of the UK.
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NewsThe Toy Store to launch in the UK as it eyes prime London locations
GCC-based toy retailer The Toy Store plans to launch in the UK as it aims to take on Hamleys with an Oxford Street flagship.
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AnalysisNeed to know: new UK retail entrant Hema
Dutch value retailer Hema is about to open its first UK stores. Will its broad offer prove a hit with British shoppers and shake up the competition?
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AnalysisVideo: Homebase – make your house your home adverts
The latest ads from Homebase have an upbeat vibe tapping into DIY optimism.