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AnalysisChildren’s clothing controversy
Primark fell foul of a tabloid frenzy last week when it was accused of selling a ‘paedo bikini’. How damaging was the controversy and what lessons can be learnt?
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NewsLipsy unveils Pixie Lott collection
Lipsy has unveiled its new collection in collaboration with popstar Pixie Lott.
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AnalysisFive big questions for Asda’s new boss
Asda is finding trading tough but has big ambitions. As Andy Bond prepares to take a back seat, Jennifer Creevy looks at the big issues his successor will need to tackle to get the grocer back on track
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AnalysisChina is not the only new retail market to investigate
While the volcanic ash cloud and the ensuing chaos may have blown over by the time this appears, the disruption to international trade once again highlights the weaknesses in our increasingly globalised economy.
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OpinionRetail surgery: We have yet to publicly report on our carbon footprint. What is most important to measure?
A report from Smart Sustainability into the carbon and sustainability data collected by FTSE 350 companies has highlighted a lack of credibility in the data they collect - either because the companies don’t use standardised measures or because the data is not independently verified.
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OpinionRetail surgery: We have refused to sacrifice margins to chase unprofitable sales. What is the best way to report our figures to show this?
We have refused to sacrifice margins to chase unprofitable sales. What is the best way to report our figures to show this?
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NewsTM Lewin installs analytics software to drive growth
Shirt and tie specialist retailer TM Lewin is implementing new business analytics software to help support its growth plans.
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NewsJudith McKenna and David Cheesewright rule themselves out of Asda top job
Asda chief financial officer Judith McKenna and Walmart Canada boss David Cheesewright are understood to have ruled themselves out of the running to replace Andy Bond as head of the grocer.
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NewsBridgepoint in exclusive talks to buy HobbyCraft
Bridgepoint Capital is poised to buy HobbyCraft, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsFaith in administration
Footwear retailer Faith has gone in to administration, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsPrivate equity firm Advent International acquires DFS
Sofas tycooon Lord Kirkham has sold his DFS chain to private equity firm Advent International for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsFaith on the brink of administration
Footwear chain Faith is understood to have lined up Heath Sinclair of Mazars as administrator.
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NewsRetail sales up in March
The value of retail sales rose by 4.4% in March and 2.2% in volume, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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NewsJohn Lewis first to market with 3D TV
Department store group John Lewis has become the first retailer to start selling 3D televisions.
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NewsAlexon reports full year loss but focused on turnaround
Alexon Group has reported a pre-tax loss before exceptional items of £900,000 in its full year results but said it has laid the foundations for to accelerate its turnaround plan.
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NewsSports Direct confident after strong year
Sports Direct said it was on track to achieve full year underlying EBITDA of at least £160m as sales in the 9 weeks to March 28 grew 2.9% to £214m.
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NewsWHSmith cautious on prospects despite profits rise
Bookseller and stationer WHSmith has posted a 2% increase in first-half group pre-tax profits to £62m but cautious about prospects.
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NewsOnline sales up 15% in March
Online sales grew 15% year-on-year in March with strong sales across all sectors, particularly in home and garden, according to the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index.