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NewsCarphone Warehouse first quarter like-for-likes rise 10.6%
Carphone Warehouse has recorded a 10.6% rise in first quarter like-for-like sales as shoppers shifted to buying high-end smartphones.
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GalleryIn pictures: Royal baby fever - M&S, Mamas & Papas and Liberty cash in
Retailers are aiming to make the most of the opportunity provided by the royal baby to draw customers and lift sentiment with some even throwing parties in their stores.
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NewsThe Co-operative raids Tesco to beef up senior food team
The Co-operative Food has bolstered its senior team with the appointment of a Tesco veteran as trading director and the addition of a new customer change director.
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NewsLakeland targeted in ‘sophisticated and sustained' cyber-attack
Kitchenware specialist Lakeland has revealed a “sophisticated and sustained attack” on its website and warned customers to take action to protect their data.
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NewsElectric car manufacturer Tesla to open store in Westfield London
Electric car manufacturer Tesla is to open a store at Westfield London, Retail Week understands.
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GalleryIn pictures: Mothercare celebrates royal baby in Oxford Street store
Mother and baby specialist Mothercare has swiftly re-merchandised its Oxford Street store following the birth of the royal baby boy yesterday introducing new products and sending congratulations to William and Kate.
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NewsCarpetright boss insists Q1 sales fall was a "blip" driven by heat wave
Carpetright chief executive Darren Shapland has insisted that the flooring giant’s fall in first-quarter sales was a “blip” due to the heat wave.
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GalleryIn pictures: Tesco's Love Every Mouthful in-store execution
Tesco this week launched its Love Every Mouthful campaign in the media and in-store. Retail Week takes a look at how the grocer has executed the fresh food marketing push in its shops.
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NewsWilkinson full-year performance below expectations despite 21% profit surge
Wilkinson, the value retailer, said full-year earnings have come in below expectations despite pre-tax profit surging 21% to £27.5m.
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NewsArgos pilots Blippar image recognition technology in catalogue
Argos is launching catalogues that guide shoppers to interactive content on their smartphones as it continues on its multichannel march.
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NewsSnow + Rock hires Berghaus boss Richard Cotter as chief executive
Outdoor brand Berghaus’ brand president Richard Cotter has been appointed chief executive of outdoor retailer Snow + Rock.
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AnalysisCarpetright's first quarter: What the analysts say
Carpetright today reported a decline in first quarter like-for-like sales as the warm weather hit its performance in the UK. Retail Week rounds up the City’s reaction.
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NewsSuperdrug launches online doctor service in healthcare drive
Superdrug has today launched an online doctor service, enabling customers to order prescriptions and home test kits without having to visit their GP.
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OpinionComment: Tesco's latest food launch shows strategic progress is being made
Tesco boss Philip Clarke’s recovery strategy will stand or fall as much by skill of execution as intellectual coherence.
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NewsJohn Lewis aims to grow sales of UK-sourced goods by 15% in two years
John Lewis has further thrown its weight behind UK manufacturing, with the department store group planning to grow sales of UK-sourced goods by 15% over the next two years.
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NewsRetailers eye £240m opportunity as royal baby boy arrives
Retailers prepare for a rush of custom following the birth of the royal baby boy yesterday, which could kickstart an estimated £243m of spending.
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NewsSuperGroup kickstarts Asian expansion with 10-year franchise deal
SuperGroup has inked a deal with retail distributor and operator FJ Benjamin to expand its presence in Asia into Malaysia and Singapore.
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NewsCarpetright sales decline as the warm weather deters shoppers
Flooring specialist Carpetright’s UK like-for-likes fell 1.9% in the first quarter as the warm weather kept shoppers away from stores.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on The Hut, SuperGroup; Carpetright
Retail news round-up July 23, 2013: The Hut partners with Yodel, SuperGroup expands into Malaysia and Singapore, Online sales tax opposed
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OpinionComment: Are retailers' attempts to cash in on events such as the royal birth worthwhile?
A personal high point of 2012 was inexplicably becoming regarded as a go-to expert on the Kardashians.