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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.
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AnalysisMarks & Spencer: Has anything really changed?
Marks & Spencer revealed another year of flat sales and depleted profits this morning, which it intends to address through a nine-point transformation plan.
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NewsM&S calls for new retail property model
Marks & Spencer chief executive Steve Rowe has added his voice to the chorus of concern over retail’s property cost crisis.
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NewsHomebase on brink of sale to Hilco or Alteri
Homebase, owned by Australian giant Wesfarmers, is believed to be on the brink of a sale as restructuring firms Hilco, Alteri and Endless table final bids.
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OpinionNick Bubb: M&S Food – feeling bloated?
Long suffering Marks and Spencer shareholders may have thought that the Food business could be relied on to deliver the goods, while management got on with the never-ending task of turning around the Clothing business, but now the Food operation is under pressure as well.
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CartoonRetail cartoon: Mothercare boss back holding the baby
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Mothercare rehiring ousted chief executive Mark Newton-Jones after revealing massive pre-tax losses
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OpinionOpinion: Could M&S be on Amazon's wish list?
Amazon has been linked with a raft of UK grocers since its acquisition of Whole Foods last year – talk that has increased in fervency following the shock Sainsbury’s-Asda merger.
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NewsM&S profits plunge as store closures hit bottom line
Marks & Spencer has recorded a slump in its full-year profits despite sales edging up due to costs associated with its store closure programme.
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OpinionOpinion: Ocado-Kroger is testament to UK tech talent
Ocado’s landmark deal with Kroger is testament to the vision of founder Tim Steiner and welcome evidence of the UK’s ability to create world-class digital businesses.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can Shearwood put Clarks on the front foot?
Clarks posted a dip in full-year profits and sales this morning in its first full year under boss Mike Shearwood.
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NewsTesco to shut down non-food website Tesco Direct
Tesco is axing its standalone clothing and general merchandise website after concluding there was “no route to profitability” for the business.
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NewsHolland & Barrett poaches Wilko director Houghton
Holland & Barrett has snapped up Wilko retail director Anthony Houghton to bolster its bricks-and-mortar expansion plans, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsWyevale owner Terra Firma hoists For Sale sign
Private equity firm Terra Firma Capital has put Wyevale Garden Centres up for sale, Retail Week can reveal.
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OpinionOpinion: Is it wise to open a new store in the UK?
Last week Aussie stationery outfit Typo opened a new store in a London shopping centre and it looked impressive, if pens and fancy paper are your thing.
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NewsMarks & Spencer reveals details of more store closures
Marks & Spencer has revealed plans to close another 14 clothing and home stores and cut back Simply Food openings.
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NewsMPs call on May to protect Sainsbury’s staff
A group of 100 MPs have called on prime minister Theresa May to intervene in changes Sainsbury’s is proposing to make to staff contracts.
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NewsDFS COO Tim Stacey named boss as Ian Filby exits
DFS’s COO Tim Stacey will replace boss Ian Filby as he departs the business this autumn after eight years at the group.
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NewsTopps Tiles profits crash as inflation hits
Topps Tiles’ profits have dropped dramatically due to inflationary pressures despite sales rising over the period.
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NewsPets at Home sales rise fails to stem profits drop
Pets at Home’s sales rose over its last full-year but the retailer’s bottom line was dented by investment in lowering prices.
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NewsHalfords profits shrink as it hires new chairman
Halfords’ full-year pre-tax profits have dipped despite an increase in like-for-likes.