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NewsArcadia hires leaders to digital transformation team
Arcadia has appointed three new senior figures to its digital team as the embattled fashion group looks to accelerate its digital transformation.
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NewsIntu’s outlook ‘remains confident’ despite market conditions
Shopping centre owner Intu has made progress with the strategy set out in its interim results despite “challenging market conditions”.
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NewsM&S sales and profits fall due to weak clothing sales
Marks & Spencer’s sales and profits fell during its half-year following poor performance in its clothing and home ranges.
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NewsBoots owner considers taking the pharmacy chain private
Boots owner Walgreens Boots Alliance is considering taking the US pharmacy chain private following interest from investors.
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GalleryStore gallery: DnaNudge unveils London flagship with in-store genetic testing
DNA testing start-up DnaNudge has opened its first store in London’s Covent Garden, offering shoppers genetic testing to better understand their dietary needs.
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NewsMothercare UK tumbles into administration with the loss of 2,800 jobs
Mothercare’s UK arm has officially appointed administrators and will close all of its stores and offices with the loss of 2,800 jobs.
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NewsSainsbury’s and Fat Face launch concession partnership
Sainsbury’s has launched a concession tie-up with Fat Face as it ramps up efforts to bring third-party retailers and services into its larger stores.
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NewsFormer BHS owner banned from directorships for 10 years
Dominic Chappell, the former BHS owner, has been banned from holding any company directorships for the next 10 years by the Insolvency Service.
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AnalysisHow Seasalt harnessed heritage to navigate retail’s choppy waters
While many larger high street fashion brands have found themselves in rough water this year, Seasalt is plain sailing. Retail Week looks at what the fashion retailer is doing right and where it might turn next.
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VideoWatch: Iceland unveils Frozen-inspired Christmas advert
Iceland has collaborated with Disney on its latest Christmas ad offering, channelling the success of the studio’s Frozen franchise.
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VideoWatch: Selfridges enters festive ad fray with ‘modern’ Christmas short
Selfridges has unveiled its Christmas advert, with what it called an “alternative take on the genre” focused on the future and the “enduring message of love through the togetherness of family and friends”.
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NewsKurt Geiger profits up despite House of Fraser debt
Kurt Geiger has reported an increase in its operating profit for the financial year, despite the bad debts it accrued as part of the House of Fraser administration.
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OpinionOpinion: The time isn’t right to sell Shop Direct
Shop Direct owners the Barclay family are understood to have kicked off a review of their business empire, raising questions about the etailer’s future ownership.
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NewsTopps Tiles boss Matt Williams to step down
Topps Tiles boss Matt Williams is stepping down from the business after 12 years at the helm.
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NewsGrocers urged to remove ‘use by’ dates in food waste crackdown
Grocery retailers have been urged to stop charging more for loose fruit and vegetables and to scrap ‘use by’ dates on produce in a bid to tackle food waste.
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NewsPrimark profits rise as it eyes international expansion
Primark has posted an increase in full-year profits and set its sights on further international expansion, despite declining like-for-like sales.
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NewsShop Direct closes in on £150m financing deal
Shop Direct owners the Barclay family are on the cusp of agreeing a £150m refinancing deal to shore up the online retailer’s balance sheet.
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Retail VoiceHow to protect against changing online fraud practices
As online payment fraud becomes an increasing problem for retailers, Forter explains how best to safeguard customer accounts.
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NewsRetail sales boosted by ‘aggressive promotions’
Retail sales registered a slight uptick following a heavy discounting period during October.