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AnalysisAnalysis: Grocery space race - is it really over?
Food groups are squaring up with their next generation of stores and, despite protestations that the space race is over, some retailers’ plans suggest there is little let up.
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AnalysisRival Bangladesh safety schemes: What do retailers need to know?
Following the launch of the safety Accord, US retailers have formed an alliance to tackle factory conditions in Bangladesh.
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NewsTesco drafts in Notcutts boss to lead Dobbies garden centres
Former Notcutts Garden Centres chief executive Andy King is to replace James Barnes as boss of Dobbies.
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NewsSofa.com offers tennis fans a comfy seat for Wimbledon final
When the sun is shining outside, furniture shopping is not high up on the list for many people.
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NewsMarks & Spencer describes women's bodyshapes as 'chilli' and 'pearapple'
Some women describe their body shape as a ‘pear’ or an ‘apple’.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Bargain Booze - the off-licence chain's owner at a glance
Today Bargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail revealed it is looking to float on the Alternative Investment Market for £65m. Retail Week takes a look at the group.
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AnalysisProfile: Diana Hunter, chief executive of Bargain Booze-owner Conviviality Retail
After Bargain Booze Ltd rebranded to become Conviviality Retail ahead of a float, its experienced chief executive Diana Hunter tells Retail Week she has wasted little time in planning for growth.
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NewsIceland to grab non-food market share in online push
Iceland is poised to burst back into non-food retailing with a raft of new online ventures starting with white goods.
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NewsModelZone's wholesale business acquired out of administration by rival Ripmax
Collapsed model retailer ModelZone’s wholesale business Amerang has been acquired by rival firm Ripmax.
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OpinionBlog: Tesco makes fresh foods the new battleground
Fresh foods is the focus for Tesco, or so its new marketing campaign will say this weekend.
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OpinionBlog: Bostock’s shock Asos exit
The shock exit of Kate Bostock from Asos has generated a mean-minded response from some as observers clamour to say “I told you so”.
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NewsThe Body Shop like-for-likes increase 0.5% in first half
The Body Shop like-for-like sales edged up 0.5% in its first half driven by trading across South Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
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NewsBargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail set for £65m float
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail is looking to float on the Alternative Investment Market later this month.
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NewsMary Portas to face questions in Westminster over high street review
Retail expert Mary Portas will face questions from a select committee in September over the progress of her work to help struggling high streets.
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NewsTrinity Leeds lands new retailers including Adidas flagship
Trinity Leeds has signed a raft of new retailers including sportswear giant Adidas which has opened a regional flagship store at the shopping centre.
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NewsTesco to launch new TV marketing campaign to revive food image
Tesco is poised to launch a new marketing campaign as part of chief executive Philip Clarke’s plans to reinvigorate its fresh food offer to turn around the UK business.
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NewsHomebase places Irish arm into examinership after poor trading
DIY specialist Homebase has become the latest retailer to place its Irish arm into examinership after poor trading in the country.
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NewsHalfords to sell CCTV cameras and alarms as it enters home security market
Halfords has entered into the DIY home security market as it prepares to sell CCTV cameras and alarm systems.
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NewsInflation jumps to 2.9% as fashion retailers rein in discounting
Inflation jumped to a 14-month high in June, rising to 2.9% up from May’s 2.7% as clothing and footwear drove prices up.
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NewsOnline experiences biggest growth in two years as sales surged 20% in June
June online retail sales surged to their highest point in two years driven by fashion, which soared 29% over the month.