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NewsMarks & Spencer's general merchandise sales fall accelerates
Marks & Spencer’s general merchandise sales decline accelerated in the three months to October 27 as it pulled forward its mid-season Sale.
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NewsFindel narrows losses in first half as turnaround gains pace
Home shopping retailer Findel narrowed its losses in its first half with sales jumping 5.2% as its turnaround plan gathered pace.
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NewsFormer Feather & Black boss partners with ex-Asos director to launch etailer
The former boss of beds retailer Feather & Black has teamed up with investors including ex-Asos director Jon Kamaluddin to launch a bed linen etailer.
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NewsTesco completes sale of US arm Fresh & Easy to Yucaipa
Tesco has completed the sale of its loss-making US business Fresh & Easy to Ron Burkle’s investment firm Yucaipa.
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NewsWaterstones throws the book at John Lewis Christmas ad
Waterstones Oxford Street has put together an amusingly ironic take on the John Lewis ad.
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OpinionComment: Walmart's succession planning mirrors that of a successful football club
There are occasionally some parallels between retailing and football. Granted, the average IQ level is generally higher in retail, and the salaries generally lower.
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OpinionComment: eBay's festive panto provides shopping inspiration... and fun
Those good people at eBay have a knack at capturing both zeitgeist and Christmas spirit every year.
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NewsAsda finance boss joins Walmart and is replaced by ex-Tesco man
Asda chief financial officer Richard Mayfield is to leave the retailer in February to join parent company Walmart.
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NewsBarker & Stonehouse plans augmented reality website
Furniture retailer Barker & Stonehouse is planning to launch an augmented reality website next year as it reveals an increase in sales and profits.
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NewsSignet posts decline in third-quarter UK like-for-likes
Ernest Jones, H Samuel and Leslie Davis owner Signet has reported its UK division suffered a 0.9% fall in like-for-like sales in the third quarter.
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AnalysisVirtual store tour: Argos shows off digital format
Take a look inside Argos’s new digital store in Old Street.
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AnalysisVideo: Argos boss John Walden on his new digital stores
As Argos previews its new digital store model, managing director John Walden tells Retail Week executive editor George MacDonald about the changes he has introduced.
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NewsBristol's Cabot Circus shopping centre signs five retailers
Retailers Pull & Bear, Vans, Yours, Yankee Store and Crabtree & Evelyn have all signed for space at Bristol’s Cabot Circus.
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GalleryIn pictures: Argos unveils new generation of digital stores
Multichannel retailer Argos has previewed a new-model digital store designed to reflect changing shopping habits and enhance appeal to consumers.
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NewsTopps Tiles could open 60 Boutique stores if small-format trial suceeds
Topps Tiles could open up to 60 of its new small-format Boutique stores as it aims to expand faster, offer customers more convenience and raise awareness of the brand.
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AnalysisInfographic: What risks do retailers face?
Retailers face a raft of risks from problems in their supply chain to challenges presented by the weather. Retail Week takes a look the risks they encounter and how retailers tackle them.
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AnalysisVideo: How Westfield and Hammerson’s Croydon redevelopment will look
Westfield and Hammerson’s £1bn redevelopment of Croydon’s Whitgift Centre was approved by Croydon Council last night.
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NewsWestfield and Hammerson's £1bn plans for Croydon get the go-ahead
Westfield and Hammerson’s £1bn redevelopment of Croydon’s Whitgift Centre has been approved by Croydon Council.
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NewsTopps Tiles reveals profits rise as it grows its market share
Tile specialist Topps Tiles has recorded a rise in full-year profits and said it has achieved its goal to grow profitable market share.
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AnalysisWoolworths collapse 5th Anniversary: Former Woolworths stores in pictures and what they are now
The news that Woolworths was collapsing broke five years ago today. Retail Week takes a look at its old stores and how the high street has changed.