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OpinionOpinion: Tesco is picking its battles by closing Direct
Thanks to the recent amazing interviews with various ex-Tesco senior directors by George MacDonald of this parish, we learned there is clearly little love lost between ex-boss Phil Clarke and a number of his former colleagues.
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OpinionLord Kirkham: There's more to life than retail
Fortunately I have enjoyed a lifetime of good health, fitness, vitality, wellbeing, and the freedom and independence those confer. So what a shock, without warning, to find myself in hospital for five days over Easter.
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NewsIn pictures: Debenhams and Estee Lauder’s new beauty hub
Estee Lauder has unveiled a multi-brand, tech-driven store-in-store in Debenhams’ Stevenage branch, with a further roll-out slated this year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can Hilco rebuild stricken Homebase?
News that Wesfarmers has disposed of Homebase to Hilco for a nominal £1, just two years after it bounded into the UK market, came as no surprise.
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NewsDunelm warns on profits as like-for-likes slide
Dunelm has issued a profit warning after experiencing “trading conditions materially more challenging than expected”.
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NewsAgenda: B&M, Card Factory and consumer confidence data
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from B&M and Card Factory, plus the latest consumer confidence figures, all on the agenda.
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NewsInditex hires new managing director for UK
Inditex has hired a new managing director for the UK and Ireland, choosing to promote from within.
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NewsCath Kidston names new boss to succeed outgoing Wilson
Cath Kidston has poached Melinda Paraie, an executive at American jewellery business John Hardy, to become its new boss.
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NewsMountain Warehouse eyes New Look stores as profits soar
Mountain Warehouse has posted its 21st consecutive year of sales growth boosted by overseas expansion as boss Mark Neale plots a Neon Sheep bricks-and-mortar roll-out.
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NewsMall owner Intu tests e-games and AI in tech tie-ups
Shopping centre group Intu has linked with seven start-ups to try new ways of complementing bricks and mortar with digital technology.
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NewsTesco terminates BRC membership following Booker merger
Tesco, the UK’s biggest retailer, is cancelling its membership of industry trade association the BRC.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Why couldn't Tesco make money online?
Tesco decided to ditch its Direct business after it saw “no route to profitability”. Why couldn’t the UK’s largest retailer make money online?
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AnalysisWell-connected Anthony Houghton heads to Holland & Barrett
With Wilko, Argos, Home Retail, Currys Dixons and Woolworths under his belt, Anthony Houghton arrives as retail and property director – and few know the high street better than he does.
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NewsHomebase sold to Hilco as Wesfarmers culls Bunnings UK
Wesfarmers, which bought Homebase two years ago, has disposed of the ailing DIY firm for just £1 following its disastrous attempt to launch Bunnings in the UK.
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NewsSainsbury’s ushers in new pay deal following consultation
Sainsbury’s has rubber-stamped plans to invest £110m in a new pay deal for staff following a consultation with workers.
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NewsB&Q sales slump as big freeze forces store closures
Kingfisher blamed “unusually adverse weather” for a dramatic drop in B&Q sales during its first quarter.
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InterviewInterview: Why the king of the mall is betting on Westfield
Westfield’s shareholders voted in favour of Unibail-Rodamco’s acquisition of the shopping centre owner this morning. The latter’s boss Christophe Cuvillier reveals why he is making an £18.4bn bet on physical retail.
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NewsShop Direct falls into the red as cost of PPI bites
Very and Littlewoods owner Shop Direct swung to a loss in its third-quarter after it booked £100m to pay PPI claims.
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NewsTopshop swings to full-year loss as sales suffer
Arcadia-owned Topshop has swung to a full-year loss following a sharp drop in sales and impairment charges on its property.
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OpinionWhy online advertising must match your inventory
A frictionless path to purchase online relies on retailers having a true view of stock within commerce solutions.