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Opinion
Sainsbury’s is great again: now what?
It wasn’t that long ago that Justin King was the plucky upstart of the grocery world. Now, after a year of upheaval at its rivals, he’s now the elder statesman.
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NewsSales down again at John Lewis as calendar returns to normal
John Lewis sales fell in what was effectively the first genuine like-for-like week of its financial year, as the calendar returned to normal following the run of Bank Holidays.
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NewsTesco courts fashion brands
Grocer targets mainstream clothing brands to sell online as it seeks to build credibility in fashion
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NewsEmpty shelves and Easter eggs at Waterstone’s
Waterstone’s stores are suffering from stock shortages leading to bestseller shelves lying empty, while space in other areas of stores is being filled with Easter eggs despite Easter being three weeks ago.
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NewsSainsbury’s to go ‘beyond food’ in search for growth
Chief executive Justin King pledges to almost double sales from services, non-food and new ventures
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NewsRestructuring firms and former rivals circle Focus
Collapsed DIY retailer Focus is attracting interest from a string of retailers and restructuring firms for all or part of the business.
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NewsDebenhams suppliers bid to offer highest discounts
Debenhams has offered to pay some of its suppliers early after they competed in an auction-style bidding war to offer discounts in return for shorter terms.
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NewsAurum declines to enter sale talks with rival Signet
Jeweller Aurum has rejected a takeover overture from Signet, its giant Anglo-American rival that controls chains such as H Samuel.
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NewsM&S strengthens food team with creation of new trading boss role
Marks & Spencer has restructured its senior food team, promoting Andy Adcock to the newly created role of trading director for food.
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NewsWiggle sale or IPO on cards as profits surge
Bike etailer Wiggle has clocked up surges in sales and profit and is considering an IPO or sale.
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NewsProtest proposals to safeguard stores
London’s West End retailers could be better protected from protests under proposals including an ‘insurance policy’ that would mean organisers of demonstrations would have to underwrite any damage caused as a result.
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NewsCarphone trials in Best Buy stores while Comet’s problems deepen
Best Buy Europe has introduced the Carphone Warehouse brand into one of its big-box stores for the first time.
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NewsBrokers urge caution as retailers beat the market
Store stocks strongly outperformed the All-share index as the latest BRC data showed a sales surge in April, when grocers and some general retailers benefited from sunny weather and bank holidays.
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NewsPotential acquisitions raise share price for WHSmith
Speculation that WHSmith is considering acquisitions prompted a share price rise, after boss Kate Swann toured the City to meet investors following better than expected interim results last month.
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News
Tailor cuts £1 rent deal for pop-up in Birmingham
A tailor has taken advantage of rising vacancy rates by taking on a three month lease for the rock bottom price of £1.
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NewsIn Focus: Frozen food retailers
The frozen food specialists seem to be benefiting from current market conditions. Retail Week Knowledge Bank has recently updated its Farmfoods profile and added a new profile for Frozen Value.
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AnalysisJulia Reynolds
The Figleaves boss is swapping cup sizes for crampons as she takes on the difficult task of completing outdoor retailer Blacks’ turnaround. Gemma Goldfingle reports
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AnalysisPoundstretcher
Poundstretcher has struggled despite the customer flight to value, but with the acquisition of 15 Alworths stores the value retailer is out to turn things around
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AnalysisHow do you solve a problem like Ireland?
Everyone knows that Ireland’s retail scene is a disaster. But how should you tackle it? As some UK retailers scale back their Irish portfolios, Charlotte Hardie assesses the various options
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AnalysisThinking outside the box
Not everyone is convinced Best Buy Europe’s big-box stores in the UK will be a success, but the retailer insists the market is missing the bigger picture. By George MacDonald