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AnalysisAnalysis: Sizing up the high street
When it comes to online, multichannel retailers are trumping pure-plays, so it’s no surprise plus-size fashion retailer N Brown is heading for the high street.
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AnalysisWhat it’s like to work at Hallett Retail
The inside view according to HR director Jacqui Margolis
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AnalysisBest Buy extends online streaming into Canada
As the entertainment industry continues with its rapid shift to digital media, Best Buy is to launch its CinemaNow video download service in Canada.
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AnalysisTen secrets of a happy supplier marriage
Relationships between retailers and suppliers are always sensitive and when difficult times are jeopardising the chance of harmony, it could be time for a little marriage guidance. Charlotte Hardie suggests 10 ways to lay the foundations for a long and happy partnership
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OpinionIceland is not for sale
Vultures are supposedly circling, but Iceland is fighting fit and battle-ready, says Malcolm Walker
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OpinionAsda should be doing better in tough times
It hasn’t been a good week for Asda. To lose a COO after six months might be considered bad luck, to have lost 0.4% of market share as well starts to look a bit careless.
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OpinionBetting on Dunkerton
It was a big day last week for fashion specialist SuperGroup when the City’s scribblers descended on Cheltenham for a bit of speed-dating with the management.
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OpinionThe public will still believe that Primark exploits workers
The news of the BBC Trust’s apology to Primark over fabricated footage in the Panorama programme about child labour in the retailer’s supply chain gave rise to some heated debate among the Verdict analysts - as happened more widely.
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NewsMoss Bros sells Gee but sticks with Savoy
Menswear group Moss Bros insists it will remain committed to its formal menswear chain Savoy Taylors Guild after disposing of its Cecil Gee chain for £1.7m to JD Sports Fashion.
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US Supreme Court throws out major suit
The US Supreme Court has thrown out a major employment discrimination class-action suit against Walmart that sought billions of dollars on behalf of about 1.5 million female workers. It signalled it wanted job bias disputes handled in the workplace and not the courts. The court did not decide whether Walmart ...
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NewsNick Robertson spells out his OBE
Asos chief executive Nick Robertson hasn’t let his OBE, awarded as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours, go to his head.
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French retailer Casino raises its stake in Brazil's largest retailer
French retailer Casino has raised its stake in Brazil’s largest retailer Companhia Brasileira de Distribuiçao to 37% after buying 3.3% of the company’s shares on the market. Companhia Brasileira de Distribuiçao is jointly controlled by Casino and the Diniz family through a 50:50 joint venture holding company called Wilkes. A ...
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Kroger reports 11% sales increase
Supermarket chain Kroger reported an 11% increase in sales (including fuel) to $27.5bn (£17bn) for its first quarter ended May 21. Excluding fuel, sales increased by 4.8% over the same period last year. A 4.6% increase in like-for-like sales together with cost savings boosted net profit 15.6% to $432.3m (£267.4m). ...
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NewsFacebook fans each bring 20 visits a year
One Facebook fan brings 20 additional visits to a typical retail website over a year, and top retailers who have no fans at all can still receive on average 62,000 visits a month from the social network.
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Best Buy records a 1.7% fall in sales
Electricals giant Best Buy recorded a 1.7% fall in like-for-like sales during its first quarter ended May 28. Total sales grew by 1.4% to $10.9bn (£6.74bn ), but fell 0.8% in the US domestic market to $7.86bn (£4.86bn).Internationally the picture was better, with sales up 7.6% to $3.08bn (£1.9bn), or ...
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NewsHomeform files notice to appoint administrator
Kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms group Homeform has filed a notice to appoint an administrator.
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NewsSchuh sold to US retailer in £125m deal
Footwear retailer Schuh has been acquired by US-based retail group Genesco for a total of £125m.
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NewsRetail sales slip as consumers feel the pinch
Retail sales slipped in recent weeks, marking the first time in a year when sales have not shown growth.
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NewsSuperGroup chief allays investor worry
Fashion retailer SuperGroup sought to reassure investors at an analysts day on Monday