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NewsYours Clothing back in the black as sales swell
Plus-size fashion firm Yours Clothing returned to profit in its last full year as its omnichannel strategy started to bear fruit.
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AnalysisSainsbury's-Asda merger: The £10bn questions
Sainsbury’s and Asda sent shockwaves through the industry today when it emerged the supermarket giants were in “advanced talks” over a £10bn mega-merger.
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NewsSainsbury’s and Asda in shock talks over £10bn merger
Sainsbury’s and Asda are in shock talks over a £10bn merger to create a grocery retail powerhouse.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How did Smyths eat Toys R Us for breakfast?
Smyths Toys poured salt on Toys R Us’ wounds this week by snapping up 93 of its former rival’s stores in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
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NewsDebenhams jobs at risk as it restructures central teams
Debenhams is poised to restructure a raft of central teams and will place a “significant” number of roles into consultation, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsConsumer confidence down as personal finance woes hit
Consumer confidence dropped once more in April, as the general public anxiety over personal finances increased.
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NewsAmazon profits double in first quarter as sales surge
Amazon’s profits and sales have surged in its first quarter, surpassing analyst expectations and causing its share price to soar.
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NewsAgenda: Sainsbury's and Next update the market
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Sainsbury’s and Next on the agenda.
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VideoThe Retail Week: A new chapter for bookshops?
This week, the team discuss the sale of Waterstones – and look at why bookshops are thriving in a digital world.
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AnalysisMade in China: Grow your business in a booming market
The scale of the retail opportunity in China is overwhelming. Head of retail and leisure at HSBC UK Corporate Banking James Sawley breaks down how Western brands can approach a launch.
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OpinionOpinion: Bridging the logistics skills gap
It is well documented that several UK industries face a skills shortage that could be exasperated as Brexit negotiations are finalised over the next 11 months.
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NewsCarpetright creditors vote in favour of CVA
Carpetright has overcome a major hurdle in its bid to launch a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) after its creditors voted in favour of the proposals.
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NewsPoundworld plots up to 100 store closures in CVA plan
Poundworld is preparing to launch a CVA, which could see it close up to a quarter of its store estate.
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AnalysisDoes a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery work?
This week marks five years since one of the world’s worst disasters linked to labour exploitation in supply chains.
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NewsFenwick launches consultation amid business restructure
Fenwick has launched a consultation with “a significant number” of its staff as new boss Robbie Feather restructures the business, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsWaterstones sold to private equity house Elliott Advisors
Waterstones has been sold for an undisclosed sum to funds managed by Elliott Advisors UK.
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NewsN Brown profits inch up in tough market
N Brown has reported a rise in profits and sales amid a “challenging” market.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Four ways Boohoo is hitting the accelerator
Boohoo revealed stellar results, having managed to supercharge growth across all three of its brands.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How to deliver great service with fewer staff
Since the start of the year, 21,000 retail jobs have been cut or put at risk in the UK, with teams at head offices, distribution centres and stores all streamlined.
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NewsArgos bolsters tech team with 150 new roles
Argos is increasing the size of its in-house technology team by a quarter to drive innovations and improve the convenience of its shopping experience.