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NewsDFS profits crash but Filby 'confident' of growth
DFS’ half-year profits have crashed but boss Ian Filby said he is confident in the business’ performance despite challenging market conditions.
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NewsSainsbury's boss Mike Coupe issues fresh Brexit warning
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe has issued a fresh warning over the impact of Brexit, claiming that “no solution” would replace the benefits of the customs union.
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NewsSainsbury's to sell Tu clothing range through Argos
Sainsbury’s is to start selling its Tu clothing range through Argos as the grocer bids to ramp up the fashion brand’s online presence.
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NewsBHS: Chappell faces directorship ban, Green cleared
Former BHS owner Dominic Chappell faces a ban from serving as a company director following the retailer’s collapse but Sir Philip Green has been cleared.
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NewsAlibaba adds ‘sight’ capabilities to its smart speaker
Alibaba has launched the latest iteration of its AI-powered speaker with visual capabilities that allow the device to read and understand written text.
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NewsNext sets up innovation hub to improve tech prowess
Next has established an innovation hub in a bid to recover its former tech prowess, Retail Week has learnt.
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AnalysisHow Carpetright’s founder became its worst enemy
Floorings stalwart Carpetright has been in the wars lately. After three profit warnings it is now considering a CVA to exit unwanted stores as sales stall.
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NewsSuperdry co-founder Dunkerton to step down
Superdry co-founder and product and brand director Julian Dunkerton will exit the retailer this month.
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NewsMoss Bros profits tumble due to 'frustrating' Christmas
Moss Bros has recorded a slump in preliminary profits despite increased like-for-like sales, which boss Brian Brick blamed on poor Christmas trading.
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NewsGame profits plunge despite sales increase
Game posted haemorrhaging profits at the interim mark exacerbated by steep declines in the profitability of its retail arm.
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NewsDixons Carphone poaches Halfords finance boss
Dixons Carphone has snapped up Halfords chief finance officer Jonny Mason to bolster its executive board.
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OpinionOpinion: Don’t write off Lidl’s US expansion just yet
There is very often a perverse sense of glee when a foreign entrant into a retail sector stumbles, or even falls entirely.
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NewsSelect seeks CVA to avoid collapse – 2,000 jobs at risk
Fashion chain Select’s owner is seeking a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) to reduce its store estate in a bid to avoid “closing in its entirety”.
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VideoWatch: The Entertainer unboxes new-concept toy store
The Entertainer has spent £700,000 updating its Westfield London store, as it strives to stay relevant and defend itself against the threat of Amazon.
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Retail VoiceHow to stand out in a crowded marketplace
Smurfit Kappa vice-president of innovation and development Arco Berkenbosch explains how creative packaging solutions can help increase sales for retailers.
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AnalysisExperiential shopping: how to catch a millennial
The customer experience is a major influencer in millennials’ decisions over which shopping centres to visit, exclusive Retail Week research shows.
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OpinionOpinion: JD’s race for growth yet to reach Finish Line
In among the tales of doom and gloom on Britain’s high streets, JD has given retail watchers plenty to cheer in recent years.
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NewsMarks & Spencer snaps up new clothing directors
M&S has hired directors to head up its womenswear and menswear departments, boosting its team under clothing and home managing director Jill McDonald.
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OpinionSkilled, engaged staff are key to retail’s future
The latest labour market figures from the ONS confirmed that the retail industry is undergoing significant structural change.