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NewsJack Wills founder Williams ousted amid row with owner
Jack Wills founder Peter Williams is to exit the business following a bust-up with its private equity owner BlueGem.
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NewsSainsbury's pilots checkout-less scan-and-go payments
Sainsbury’s has launched a new scan, pay and go smartphone app that will allow shoppers to pay for products without visiting a checkout.
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NewsAmazon faces crackdown over ‘misleading’ delivery claims
Amazon is set to be told by the UK’s advertising regulator to stop claiming that it guarantees next-day deliveries through its Prime subscription service.
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OpinionOpinion: Why we won't give up on the high street
Hardly a day goes by without a headline lamenting the poor health and dire prognosis for the British high street.
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NewsAgenda: Asda and Kingfisher update the market
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Asda and Kingfisher.
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NewsPhilip Hammond considering 'Amazon tax' for etailers
Chancellor Philip Hammond has said he is considering a tax on online retailers but steered clear of any pronouncement on business rates.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What Sports Direct's swoop spells for HoF
Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley realised his dream of owning a department store business with an audacious £90m pounce on House of Fraser. Retail Week considers the implications.
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AnalysisAshley vs Day: The tycoons who clashed over HoF
Philip Day and Mike Ashley came head-to-head in the battle to save House of Fraser, with the latter eventually triumphing after a £90m swoop.
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NewsPoundworld brand could be resurrected by rescue bid
The Poundworld brand and a handful of its shops could be saved following an eleventh hour rescue bid by Irish retail family the Hendersons.
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VideoThe Retail Week: How HoF fits into Ashley's masterplan
Mike Ashley has snapped up House of Fraser hours after it entered administration. So where does the business fit into his strategy?
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NewsSports Direct acquires House of Fraser for £90m
Sports Direct has bought House of Fraser out of administration for £90m following a battle to control the beleaguered department store chain.
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NewsTopshop calls time on Chinese franchise partnership
Arcadia owner Sir Philip Green has suffered a fresh setback after calling time on his bid to crack China.
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AnalysisThe disruptors: The businesses revolutionising returns
Returns have long been a conundrum for retailers, increasing costs and shrinking availability. Retail Week profiles the businesses shaking up returns.
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NewsHouse of Fraser calls in administrators as rescue talks fail
House of Fraser has tumbled into administration after last ditch talks to save the business collapsed.
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NewsCard Factory trims profit guidance despite sales rise
Card Factory has downgraded its full-year profit expectations despite registering a boost in interim sales.
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NewsHoF creditors to pick a rescue bid as early as today
House of Fraser’s lenders could reportedly decide on bids from at least three white knights today, including Mike Ashley, Philip Day and Alteri Investors.
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OpinionOpinion: Will the sun shine on B&Q owner Kingfisher?
After the noises made by Wickes’ owner Travis Perkins, many would be forgiven for thinking it was time to send out a retail DIY SOS.
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IndicatorThe pureplays redefining fashion
The clothing sector has taken a battering in recent years. Profit margins have come under pressure as retailers continue to be hit by currency volatility and continuous discounting, while sales are falling for many as customer loyalty diminishes.
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IndicatorFashion ranking 2018
Technology has polarised the fashion sector, opening the way for online-only players to emerge, while faster lead times have changed the fashion landscape and consumer mindset. Our fashion ranking uncovers who the leading clothing and footwear retailers are in the digital economy.
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NewsOver 1,000 Homebase jobs at risk
Homebase will reportedly close a quarter of its stores in a company voluntary agreement that could lead to more than 1,000 job cuts.