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NewsRetail sales in August dip, finds ONS
Retail sales fell slightly in the month of August, despite an otherwise healthy summer of spending, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.
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NewsEve Sleep issues profit warning as Simba merger talks collapse
Mattress in a box specialist Eve Sleep has issued a profit warning and canned talks over a proposed merger with rival Simba.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is it too late for new boss Garnier to rebuild Kingfisher?
Kingfisher’s top and bottom lines have been trapped in a downward spiral since kicking off its One Kingfisher transformation plan three years ago.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can Next become an ‘Asos for the middle-aged’?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson may have been empty-chaired on his latest visit to Europe, but there’s one UK representative that is being welcomed in the EU and elsewhere overseas: fashion giant Next
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VideoWhy Next's boss thinks no-deal Brexit will mean lower prices
As Next unveils its half-year results, the team discuss boss Lord Wolfson’s assertion that the clothing retailer would be able to cut prices by 2% in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
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NewsDebenhams wins High Court battle with landlord to secure CVA
Debenhams has won a High Court battle with a landlord to secure its CVA, paving the way for the department store to shut 50 shops.
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NewsJD Sports’ £90m Footasylum deal faces full competition probe
JD Sports’ £90m swoop on high street rival Footasylum is facing an in-depth probe from the competition authorities.
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NewsNext profits boosted by growth in full-price sales
Next has posted an uptick in half-year profits as it hailed strong growth in full-price sales and its online business.
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NewsGrocers call for VAT cut to offset post-Brexit price rises
Some of Britain’s biggest grocers have urged ministers to cut VAT in the event of a no-deal Brexit, to help them protect shoppers from price rises.
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OpinionOpinion: Can French Connection find a buyer?
As struggling retailer French Connection extends sale talks again, can boss Stephen Marks keep potential buyers interested?
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NewsRiver Island profit halves as it ramps up investment
River Island has posted a steep fall in earnings after ploughing cash into improving the business to ensure it is future-fit.
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Future LeadersBe Inspired: Lessons in resilience
In the unpredictable world of retail, chief executives and Be Inspired ambassadors Liz Evans, Suzanne Harlow and Jill Ross explain why resilience is the best tool in your belt.
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NewsCredit card retail payments outstrip cash for first time
Credit cards surpassed cash as the second most popular form of retail payment behind debit cards in 2018, according to the BRC Payments Survey.
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NewsFeelUnique poaches Amazon fashion director for CEO role
FeelUnique has snapped up Amazon’s European fashion boss Sarah Miles as its new chief executive.
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NewsKingfisher half-year profits fall as B&Q sales suffer
Kingfisher has recorded a fall in profits as the UK registers a ‘disappointing’ sales performance exacerbated by B&Q range changes and weak consumer confidence.
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