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AnalysisAnalysis: How have the big four grocers fared in the first quarter?
Sainsbury’s was the last of the four major grocers to post its first quarter results today, Retail Week looks at how they have all performed.
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AnalysisAsos' third quarter figures: What the analysts say
Online fashion giant Asos has today revealed sales up 45% as UK sales surged 39% to £64.3m and international revenue rocketed 48% to £129.3m. Retail Week takes a look at analyst opinion.
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NewsHMV owner Hilco acquires Irish DVD rental chain Xtravision
HMV owner Hilco has bought Irish DVD rental chain Xtravision out of receivership, which could save its 130 stores.
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AnalysisSainsbury's first quarter: What the analysts say
Sainsbury’s today reported a 0.8% rise in like-for-like sales in the first quarter against a tough market. Retail Week summarises the City’s reaction the results.
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NewsGumball Rally-owner set to take on Superdry with London flagship
Gumball 3000, the company behind the Gumball Rally, will open a London flagship store within the next year, as it plans to be a “global retail powerhouse”.
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NewsOxford Street east eyes US brands post-facelift as Primark drives footfall
Over 220,000 sq ft of retail space is set to open up on the east end of Oxford Street with major US brands leading the race to snap up stores.
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NewsDwell set to call in administrators as stores close for 'stock taking'
Embattled furniture chain Dwell is close to collapse, putting around 200 jobs on the line, and yesterday closed high profile shops for ‘stock taking’.
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NewsSainsbury’s posts ‘solid’ 0.8% like-for-like rise in first quarter
Sainsbury’s recorded a “solid” 0.8% rise in like-for-like sales in the first quarter to June 8 amid a challenging market.
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NewsAsos sales soar 45% in third quarter driven by international sites
Asos retail sales surged 45% in its third quarter to May 31 after it invested in lower prices and its country-specific websites generated “stronger growth”.
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GalleryIn pictures: River Island opens its largest store in Marble Arch
River Island opened its biggest store to date on Saturday, covering 19,968 sq ft across three-floors at the west end of Oxford Street in the Park House development.
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NewsHobbs signs first accessory-only concession to drive growth
Fashion retailer Hobbs is putting more focus on accessories and footwear growth as it signs a deal for its first accessories-only concession.
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NewsJC Penney sells kettle that resembles Adolf Hitler
JC Penney is no stranger to controversy after chief executive Ron Johnson was ousted in April amid sinking sales.
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NewsDebenhams launches clothing for the larger man
It’s been a long, cold winter so a few people may have piled on the pounds as they tucked into warm, hearty meals.
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NewsCompetition: Tell us your odd wine-tasting metaphors
Oddbins boss Ayo Akintola aims to take the naked walks out of wine drinking.
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NewsArgos hires new head of customer fulfilment at stores as it drives multichannel
Argos has hired former Tesco.com business programme director Andy Brown to a newly created role to help improve store product availability.
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NewsRetailers in bloom at the Chelsea Flower Show
Retailers showed off their green fingers last week at the Chelsea Flower Show.
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NewsFormer Topps and Tile Giant directors launch tiles etailer
A team of highly experienced retailers aims to shake up tile retail with the launch of a specialist online business.
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NewsUnderstanding the customer key for The Original Factory Shop's new boss
Understanding The Original Factory Shop’s customer base is set to be a core element of new boss Tony Page’s plans for the retailer.
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NewsFootwear retailer Schuh pre-tax profits soar as it grows store estate
Footwear retailer Schuh’s pre-tax profits soared to £25.6m in its year to February 2 as its store estate approaches 100 shops.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Ning Li, Co-founder and chief executive, Made.com
Ning Li, Co-founder and chief executive at Made.com, speaks to Retail Week about his life working in retail.