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NewsRetailers’ costs squeezed as business rates increase comes into force
As the new business rates increase came into force yesterday, retailers will be hit with an additional £175m business rates bill this year.
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NewsUS shoppers boost sales in the West End over Easter
US shoppers buying British presents as souvenirs for their family and friends boosted high street sales over the Easter weekend in London’s West End.
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NewsSpiced up Spar is posh enough for Beckham
It wasn’t a surprise when we heard that the phenomenally well-groomed Victoria Beckham had bought a spa to relax in and get a manicure at her leisure.
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GalleryStore of the week: Young fashion retailer Forever 21, Glasgow
Forever 21 arrived in the UK more than two years ago and in that time it has opened some good stores and some that are big.
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OpinionBlog: The growth of 4G will make clothes shopping a blur
Technology is moving faster than I can keep up with and with the growing use of the speedier 4G network it is only going to speed up further
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OpinionComment: Even the best spreadsheets can’t predict the weather
Retailers are bracing themselves for a frosty Easter weekend as wintry conditions continue to keep customers away from the high street.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales rise as shoppers switch to winter wear
John Lewis sales rose 13.5% to £65.76m last week as sales of winter wear and boots surged amid snow-hit Britain.
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NewsInquiry into the retail sector to look at business rates impact
Tackling the business rates burden is likely to be a major part of the recently-launched inquiry into the UK retail sector.
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NewsLaura Ashley blames fall in fashion sales on poor product offering
Laura Ashley has admitted it got its fashion product offering wrong after reporting a “disappointing” fall in full-year clothing sales this morning.
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GalleryIn pictures: Peter Jones reopens Jessops Oxford Street flagship
Peter Jones, star of Dragons’ Den and owner of Jessops, aims to attract shoppers through sharp prices, a multichannel offer and vibrant store experience, he said at the relaunch of the camera retailer today.
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OpinionComment: Jessops and HMV - a tale of two administrations
As Jessops emerges like a phoenix from the flames following its collapse earlier this year, the HMV saga still rumbles on.
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NewsGfK consumer confidence measure remains flat for third consecutive month
Research body GfK has said the public’s mood has improved on the “deep trough” experienced last year as its monthly consumer confidence measure held steady.
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NewsShortlist for PayPal etail awards 2013 unveiled
The shortlist for the PayPal etail awards 2013 has been unveiled with the leading players in the sector all battling it out for a coveted trophy.
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NewsLaura Ashley full-year profits jump as like-for-likes rise 2%
Laura Ashley has recorded a 9.2% leap in full-year profits to £20.1m while like-for-like sales grew 2% in the year to January 26.
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NewsGrocer Tesco poised to exit US as Fresh & Easy sale nears completion
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke is poised to sell its US Fresh & Easy business just four months after putting the loss-making chain under review.
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NewsArgos faces industrial action at Staffordshire warehouse in pay row
Argos is facing potential industrial action at its Staffordshire distribution centre amid a row over pay with trade union Unite.
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InterviewQ&A: Jessops' new owner Peter Jones to build £100m business within a year
Jessops reopens its doors today after new owner and star of TV’s Dragons’ Den Peter Jones hopes to breathe new life into the “iconic” brand. Retail Week speaks to him about his plans.
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Sales rise at off-price retailer Ross Stores
Off-price retailer Ross Stores’ sales in the fourth quarter ended February 2 rose 15% to $2.76bn (£1.81bn) and like-for-likes advanced 5%. Net earnings rocketed 23% to $236.6m (£155.7m).For the full year, sales increased 13% to $9.72bn (£6.39bn) with like-for-likes climbing 6%, while net earnings soared 20% to $786.8m (£517.8m). Michael ...
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Stong performance for homewares retailer Williams-Sonoma
Homewares retailer Williams-Sonoma’s net revenues increased 8.7% to $4.04bn (£2.66bn) in the year ended February 3. Performance was driven by a 14.5% increase in direct-to-customer revenues and like-for-like growth of 6.1%.Net earnings rose 8.4% to $256.7m (£168.9m).
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NewsClose encounters of the customer kind
Argos has launched collectable figures of the extraterrestrial family that stars in its advertising campaign.