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NewsThorntons total sales rise over Christmas despite like-for-like fall
Thorntons has reported an uplift in total revenue in the second quarter despite a slump in company-owned sales as the chocolatier continues to close stores.
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NewsTesco and Iceland embroiled in horsemeat controversy
An investigation by food safety officials is underway to discover how beefburgers contaminated with horsemeat were sold in supermarkets including Tesco, Iceland and Aldi.
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NewsN Brown sales like-for-likes jump 7.9% over golden quarter
Outsize fashion group N Brown like-for-likes climbed 7.9% over the 19 weeks to January 12 as it invested an extra £2m in customer recruitment.
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NewsGrocers and Amazon expected to benefit most if HMV was to shut
The big four grocers and Amazon are expected to be the biggest beneficiaries if collapsed entertainment retailer HMV were to shut all its stores and close down completely.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Selfridges, Mr Selfridge Twitter Campaign
The brand new ITV costume drama Mr Selfridge debuted last week on Sunday with sky-high viewing figures and has been hailed by TV critics as the new Downtown Abbey.
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NewsGoldsmiths owner Aurum posts 9% like-for-like growth over Christmas
Aurum, owner of jewellers Goldsmiths and Mappin & Webb, posted a 9% jump in UK like-for-likes in the Christmas trading period driven by watch sales.
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NewsNRF: Walmart boss Bill Simon says retailers need to lead economic renewal
Retailers need to play a central role in leading an economic renewal, Walmart chief executive Bill Simon said at the NRF conference in New York today.
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InterviewQ&A: Halfords chief executive Matt Davies speaks on its third quarter update
Halfords posted flat like-for-likes up 0.4% for the retail business today as it modestly upgraded its profit forecast for the year. Chief executive Matt Davies explains the results.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What next for HMV as it prepares to file for administration?
HMV is on the verge of collapse as it prepares to officially appoint Deloitte as administrator. With a strong brand and a lot of good will among the public and suppliers for the retailer, there is a chance the business could be bought out of administration in some form. Retail Week takes a look at the likely options on the table for administrator Deloitte.
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AnalysisIn numbers: HMV's sales and profits over the last 12 years
HMV filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators last night, following a turbulent time for the retailer after posting an £82.1m pre-tax loss last year. Retail Week plots its sales and profits over the last decade.
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OpinionNick Bubb's Verdict: HMV - Something can be salvaged from the wreckage
The obituaries of HMV are being written, but rumours of its imminent demise may have been exaggerated, as there seem to be reasonable hopes that something can be salvaged from the wreckage.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why is HMV's Canadian business performing strongly?
As HMV’s UK business enters administration after battling market pressures, Retail Week asks how the entertainment retailer’s Canadian business is achieving strong growth.
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NewsHMV boss "convinced" retailer can be saved as it teeters on the brink
HMV boss Trevor Moore is “convinced” the business can be rescued despite the entertainment specialist putting Deloitte on standby as administrator.
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NewsMamas & Papas cuts pre-tax losses as it invests in growth plan
Mamas & Papas cut its pre-tax losses in its last financial year despite sales remaining flat as it invested in its plan to become one of the biggest global nursery brands in five years.
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NewsCapital Shopping Centres to rebrand as Intu and rename malls
Capital Shopping Centres (CSC) is to launch a new brand across its shopping centres and enhance its online presence as part of a £25m investment.
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NewsBrand Alley completes management buyout and appoints new chairman
Fashion etailer Brand Alley has completed a management buyout backed by private investors from joint venture partners News International and Brand Alley France.
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NewsKantar declares ‘dead heat’ between Sainsbury’s and Tesco in Christmas grocery battle
A ‘dead heat’ has been called between Tesco and Sainsbury’s by Kantar Worldpanel after releasing data which showed the archrivals recorded identical growth rates over Christmas.
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AnalysisHMV timeline: Charting the company's history
HMV is poised to appoint administrators, putting up to 4,000 jobs in jeopardy. Retail Week takes a look at 92-year life of the long-standing entertainment retailer.
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NewsRetail price inflation rises to 3.1% in December, shows figures from the ONS
The rate of retail price inflation edged up to 3.1% in December from 3% in November, figures from the Office for National Statistics released today have shown.
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OpinionBlog: Themes at NRF conference highlight diversity of retail industry
Many of the themes at NRF are familiar to most – omnichannel is everywhere, international expansion is the holy grail, shrinking store estates and the effects on the high street are on retailers’ minds.