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AnalysisAnalysis: Debenhams, what went wrong at Christmas?
The scale of the department store group’s December profit warning came as a shock. Tiffany Holland looks at why it failed to wrap up festive sales.
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NewsAldi hits out at rivals’ price cuts as it launches new campaign
Aldi has taken a swipe at its rivals’ price cuts as it launches a new round of advertising for its Swap & Save Campaign.
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NewsJigsaw targets click-and-collect as it aims to double online sales
Premium fashion retailer Jigsaw aims to almost double online sales by investing in click-and-collect and website improvements.
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NewsOne million customers log on to wi-fi at Intu shopping centres
One million people have connected to wi-fi at Intu shopping centres, including the Metrocentre in Newcastle, Manchester’s Trafford Centre and Lakeside in Thurrock, as the landlord continues to invest in multichannel to drive footfall.
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NewsDutch value retailer Hema to open stores in the UK
Dutch value retailer Hema is planning to launch in the UK during the first half of this year.
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NewsPrimark kicks off the New Year with fitness clothing campaign
Primark has kicked off the New Year with a fitness-inspired campaign to highlight its expanded Workout product range.
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AnalysisInnovation watch: Nigerian etailer Jumia aims to mimic Amazon's success
Launched in Nigeria in 2012, ecommerce startup Jumia aims to mimic Amazon’s success by delivering a wide range of items, from toys to generators, across Africa.
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NewsBooths enjoys record Christmas as like-for-likes rise 6%
Upmarket grocer Booths enjoyed a strong Christmas posting a 6% like-for-like sales rise as shoppers sought premium food.
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NewsLush reveals Christmas sales jump but annual profits fall
Lush has revealed Christmas like-for-like sales jumped 12.2% but recorded a full-year profit drop.
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NewsMamas & Papas posts full-year profits rise
Mamas & Papas reported a rise in sales and profits in its last financial year as the maternity retailer opened new stores, improved multichannel operations and developed new products.
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NewsTopps Tiles remains cautious despite first-quarter sales leap
Topps Tiles’ like-for-likes increased 9.3% in the 13 weeks to December 28.
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NewsThe Works reports record Christmas as like-for-likes jump 10%
Discount bookseller The Works has revealed a record Christmas after like-for-likes surged 10% in December.
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NewsDunelm second-quarter sales boosted by TV campaign and catalogue
Dunelm’s like-for-likes increased 2.9% in the second quarter boosted by its new catalogue and first TV ad campaign.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Marks and Spencer, Lush and supermarkets
Retail news round-up on January 7, 2014: Lush posts Christmas sales surge as full year profits fall, Marks & Spencer house broker Citi cuts £10m from annual pre-tax profit forecast, Major supermarket chains to sign up for twice as much warehouse space in 2014
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NewsMaplin reports strong Christmas trade as it opens first airport store
Maplin is to open its first airport store next month after enjoying a surge in Christmas custom in December.
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OpinionBlog: Property industry should take a risk on new breed of online expansionists
Since the advent of online retailing, there has been no shortage of analysts and observers ready to predict that pure players would, literally, set up shop. Yet this forecast has proven largely incorrect so far.
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NewsMorrisons to begin online grocery deliveries this week
Morrisons has sold out its delivery slots for its long-awaited online grocery debut on Friday as homes in the Midlands await to receive its maiden food orders.
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NewsOsborne pledges retail support as business rates discussions progress
Chancellor George Osborne has said retailers need help to tackle their business rate bills ahead of a discussion document on rates due to be published this year.
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AnalysisIn the news: Incoming Conviviality Retail chairman David Adams profiled
David Adams could be forgiven for shunning any thoughts of a dry January given his appointment this week as chairman of Conviviality Retail, owner of cut price off-licence chain Bargain Booze.
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AnalysisAnalysis: 13 retail predictions for 2014
What can retail expect from 2014? Rebecca Thomson takes a look at what the industry will be doing – and talking about – this year, as well as the key trends