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OpinionBlog: Tesco needs to bring sparkle back to the UK
Tesco boss Phil Clarke was on good form yesterday, despite unveiling the biggest fall in profits for nearly 20 years. And while the numbers in themselves are horrible, what Clarke is trying to do is set the business on a path towards its next big growth trajectory.
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AnalysisThe Romanian retail market: What do retailers need to know?
With Kingfisher’s decision to expand into Romania and Debenhams closing six stores in the country, Retail Week takes a look at the opportunities and challenges in the Romanian retail market.
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NewsJohn Lewis eyes mobile phone market amid broadband push
John Lewis is poised to take on communications giants and mobile phone retailers in the smartphone market.
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OpinionComment: Retailers are not helpless despite economic malaise
Hopes of greenshoots of recovery in the high street were dashed today when the latest ONS stats were announced, despite favourable Easter Weekend dates leading to expectations of a year-on-year rise.
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NewsHMV market share stable as grocers grab entertainment custom
HMV has maintained a stable market share in the first quarter despite shuttering a number of stores after crashing into administration.
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NewsRetail sales slip 0.5% as wintry weather leaves non-food out in the cold
Retail sales volumes slipped 0.5% in March as the cold conditions pulled down the performance of non-food.
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NewsDIY group Kingfisher expands into Romania with 15-store acquisition
B&Q owner Kingfisher is to expand into Romania after acquiring 15 Bricostore shops from French retailer Group Bresson.
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NewsDebenhams blames snow for first-half profits fall
Department store group Debenhams’ pre-tax profits fell 5.4% to £120.3m in its half year as snowfall hampered sales in January.
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NewsSainsbury’s puts Holborn headquarters on the market as 150 staff moved
Sainsbury’s is to move 150 staff from its central London head office to Coventry and Manchester after putting its Holborn office on the market.
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French retailer ITM plans to open petrol stations in Poland
French retailer ITM (Intermarché) plans to open petrol stations in Poland operated independently of its stores.ITM already has two pilot petrol stations in the country and plans another five this year.Rival retailer Leclerc is also said to be mulling opening petrol stations in Poland that may be used as collection ...
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Amazon China to link with convenience store operator FamilyMart
Amazon China is linking with convenience store operator FamilyMart on a payment and collection service for customers in Shanghai.Around 100 pick-up points will be introduced initially, covering most areas of the city and mainly in stores that are open 24 hours. The scheme could potentially be extended if successful. Amazon ...
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X5 Retail Group reports net sales increase
X5 Retail Group has reported sales of RUB126.3bn (£2.63bn) in its first quarter ended March 31, an increase of 8.1% year on year.The increase in net retail sales was driven by additional store space, price inflation, the positive performance of maturing stores added over the past two years and promotions. ...
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NewsAnn Summers eyes wholesale growth as it reports profits jump
Ann Summers is plotting wholesale growth after its tieup with Shop Direct helped to drive a profits rise in its last financial year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why are grocers turning to the convenience market?
Why has convenience become such a growth market and how are the grocers taking advantage? Rebecca Thomson reports.
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OpinionComment: Retail chief executives leave on good terms
Last week Kate Swann unveiled her final set of results as chief executive of WHSmith.
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OpinionComment: Too many retail bosses are closed to new ideas
We’ve all read autobiographies by ordinary people who came up with great ideas that are now an established part of our high streets.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Celebrating the best work in the retail supply chain
The Hermes Retail Week Supply Chain Awards are open for entries. Rebecca Thomson takes a look at the categories and previous winners.
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NewsTesco UK boss Chris Bush: I’ll rekindle shoppers’ love affair with Tesco
Tesco UK managing director Chris Bush has vowed to rekindle the British consumer’s affection for the grocer by making it the supermarket of choice rather than a default option.
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JD Sports Fashion: What the analysts say
JD Sports Fashion’s profits were hit by losses from outdoor retailer Blacks, which it acquired last year, however the City seems positive about its the long term prospects.
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OpinionNick Bubb's Verdict: JD Sports - is Mike Ashley going to finish it off?
Having seen off his other great rival, JJB Sports, Mike Ashley has famously said that he wants to finish off JD Sports as well: so how’s he doing?