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  • Analysis

    November

    2007-12-21T10:18:13Z

    Like-for-like sales improved slightly, up 1.2 per cent against November 2006, when sales rose just 0.6 per cent. However, the increase was not enough to ease retailers’ worries about Christmas

  • News

    Footfall still dropping

    2007-12-21T10:13:52Z

    Footfall continued to fall this week, down 8.7 per cent on Wednesday against last year.

  • News

    Retail sales volumes creep up

    2007-12-21T10:13:03Z

    The volume of retail sales increased 1.1 per cent in the three months to November, according to the Office for National Statistics.

  • Analysis

    July

    2007-12-21T09:46:26Z

    Like-for-likes advanced only 1.2 per cent, representing the lowest month-on-month growth since November 2006. Food and fashion both suffered as a result of strong World Cup comparatives and bad weather. Total sales increased 3.1 per cent

  • News

    United Carpets sales buck downward trend

    2007-12-21T09:35:16Z

    United Carpets has posted a set of credit crunch-defying profit and sales figures.

  • News

    Sports Direct's share price buoyed by director stock buying

    2007-12-21T08:49:25Z

    Shares in struggling Sports Direct rose more than 13 per cent yesterday after two long-standing directors purchased 2 million shares and the retailer resumed a share buy-back programme.

  • News

    Retail profit warnings soar in 2007

    2007-12-21T08:28:46Z

    UK retailers have issued a record number of profit warnings this year, fuelling fears of a high street meltdown this Christmas.

  • Analysis

    October

    2007-12-20T17:14:55Z

    Like-for-like retail sales rose just 1 per cent – the weakest growth since the 0.5 per cent rise in November 2006. BRC director-general Kevin Hawkins warned of challenging trading conditions for retailers in the run-up to Christmas

  • News

    View from the mall – December 20

    2007-12-20T16:58:34Z

    The Mall Ilford

  • Opinion

    China’s boom is a double-edged sword

    2007-12-20T16:45:48Z

    “Retail sales leap 18.8 per cent.” How many retailers in the UK would consider this headline the best Christmas present?

  • Opinion

    Time to batten down hatches

    2007-12-20T16:41:01Z

    Whether next year brings more retail woes or not, cost control and differentiation will be vital

  • Opinion

    Why Landmark is one to watch

    2007-12-20T16:32:34Z

    Debenhams’ shares may have hit a record low of 75.5p on Monday, but one party sees value in the department store group.

  • News

    Kingfisher exits B&Q Taiwan as growth opportunities abate

    2007-12-20T16:18:24Z

    Kingfisher, owner of DIY chain B&Q, has sold its 50 per cent stake in B&Q Taiwan to joint venture partner Test Rite International for 51.6 million.

  • Analysis

    September

    2007-12-20T15:41:27Z

    A colder end to September helped UK retail like-for-like sales climb 3 per cent for the month, compared with September 2006, when they were up 2.4 per cent. Sales were also bolstered by price promotions and discounts.

  • Analysis

    May

    2007-12-20T15:26:45Z

    An increase in like-for-like sales of a mere 1.8 per cent, compared with 3.6 per cent the previous year, was put down to interest rate increases and bad weather. Total sales rose 4 per cent

  • News

    Jessops ‘on track’ as like-for-likes edge up

    2007-12-20T15:10:11Z

    Camera specialist Jessops, which reported plunging sales and profits last week, has managed to increase like-for-like sales in recent weeks.

  • Analysis

    February

    2007-12-20T15:09:37Z

    Like-for-like sales rose 3.3 per cent, compared with 0.6 per cent the previous year. Food and drink sales remained strong, but clothing and footwear sales were largely flat. Total sales increased 5.6 per cent

  • News

    Debenhams makes up ground in fashion market

    2007-12-20T14:37:53Z

    Debenhams has clawed back fashion market share as its shares were buoyed by Dubai-based Landmark Group disclosing it had bought a 7 per cent stake in the department store group.

  • Analysis

    December

    2007-12-20T14:35:37Z

    Like-for-likes advanced only 1.2 per cent, representing the lowest month-on-month growth since November 2006. Food and fashion both suffered as a result of strong World Cup comparatives and bad weather. Total sales increased 3.1 per cent

  • Analysis

    January

    2007-12-20T14:32:28Z

    UK retail sales were the best for three years, as healthy foods helped to drive like-for-likes up 3.1 per cent, compared with just 0.2 per cent in January last year. Total sales rose 5.2 per cent