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NewsHMV in 'exclusive talks' with Tim Waterstone and Mamut
HMV has entered exclusive talks with Tim Waterstone and HMV shareholder Alexander Mamut about a possible sale of Waterstone’s, it is understood.
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News99p Stores mulls sale as advisors appointed
Discount retailer 99p Stores has appointed advisors to work on a strategic review of the business that could lead to a sale.
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OpinionUp close and personal
Find an innovative way to build a relationship with your customer, says Jacqueline Gold
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NewsAll Saints close to sale deal
All Saints is close to being bought by surprise suitor M1, a Beirut-based business co-founded by the likely next Lebanese Prime Minister, in partnership with Richard Sharp, the former head of Goldman Sachs’ private equity firm. A deal could be finalised as early as Monday.
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NewsEast Oxford Street redevelopment to deliver 58% increase in spend
Spending on the east end of London’s famous shopping destination Oxford Street is set to increase 58% to £1.2bn by 2016 as a result of the redevelopment of the area, including the new Crossrail link and new stores planned by retailers such as Primark.
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NewsUpdated: Alliance Boots boss Andy Hornby to step down from business
Updated: Alliance Boots group chief executive Andy Hornby is to step down from the business, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsUpdated: TJ Hughes sold to management backed by Endless
Updated: TJ Hughes, the discount department store chain, has been acquired by its management backed by restructuring specialist Endless, in a move revealed by Retail Week.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales rise 1.4%
John Lewis department store sales were up 1.4% last week, though sales dropped off on Saturday as would-be shoppers chose to enjoy the sunshine.
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NewsHMV confirms it is mulling sale of Waterstone's and Canada business
HMV has confirmed it is mulling the sale of Waterstone’s as well as its Canadian business as part of its turnaround strategy.
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NewsBurberry to boost brand with ‘statement stores’
High-profile London stores designed to dazzle shoppers and mark British heritage.
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News‘Minimal closures’ in Gap’s UK portfolio
Gap has said its international arm, which includes the UK, will continue to be a key driver of the fashion giant’s growth despite a handful of store closures.
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NewsCity awaits ‘key update’ from Asos
Etailer Asos’s next update, covering the fourth quarter and expected to be issued in mid-April, will be eagerly devoured by investors.
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NewsFormer Tesco director joins Ocado to head non-food
Ocado has poached a Tesco director to lead its new general merchandise team as it drives to diversify its offer.
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NewsHigher income shoppers will keep spending
Marks & Spencer, Kingfisher and Dixons will benefit this year from their older, higher income customer bases, according to broker Espirito Santo.
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NewsIn Focus: Cath Kidston
Cath Kidston is the fastest growing retailer Retail Week Knowledge Bank (RWKB) has recently encountered.
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NewsStore share prices hold up as updates begin
Food giant Sainsbury’s was among a raft of big names to report over the week, when general retailers held their own against the market.
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NewsJJB granted second shot at survival after CVA agreed
JJB Sports has been given the green light for a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) by creditors and shareholders in order to stave off administration.
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NewsGeorge at Asda promotes careers in fashion with education drive
George at Asda has thrown its weight behind the training and education of fashion students with the launch of an open-house Education Day and a fully funded university programme.
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NewsMothercare to make play for South America
Mother and baby specialist Mothercare aims to expand into South America as it ramps up its international operations.