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NewsStore of the Week: Ardene, Saint-Jérôme, Quebec
Canadian fast-fashion retailer Ardene’s new store-cum-hangout in Quebec marks a shift to targeting younger women and becoming more multichannel.
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NewsSteinhoff-owned Bensons and Harvey's credit insurance cut
Bensons for Beds and Harvey’s credit cover has been cut in the wake of parent company Steinhoff’s accounting scandal, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsFeather & Black bought out of admin by beds giant
The bulk of furniture retailer Feather & Black has been bought out of administration.
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DataData: What do shoppers want from department stores?
The department store market is struggling like never before with changing consumer habits, rising costs and falling confidence all affecting the sector.
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NewsKoovs shaves off pre-tax losses despite flat sales
Koovs has posted narrowing losses and delivered flat sales at the interim mark during what chief executive Mary Turner described as a “challenging year”.
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NewsBoxing Day online sales set to surpass £1bn mark
Online sales are set to deliver healthy rises over Christmas and Boxing Day, although the latter continues to be outstripped by Black Friday.
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NewsGame exec and Multiplay founder Fletcher exits business
Game’s senior vice president of esports and founder of its recently offloaded Multiplay acquisition Craig Fletcher will step down from his role this month.
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NewsHarvey Nichols dips into the red in 'challenging' year
Harvey Nichols has posted a pre-tax loss and flat sales as refurbishments at its Knightsbridge flagship bit into its bottom line.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five tech trends set to transform retail in 2018
From blockchain to drones, Retail Week takes a look at the technology that is set to revolutionise how consumers shop and retailers operate in 2018.
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NewsIkea faces European Commission tax investigation
The European Commission has launched an “in-depth investigation” into furniture giant Ikea’s tax affairs.
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NewsPoundland seeks to reassure staff as Steinhoff reels
Poundland has sent a statement to its employees insisting that despite its credit cover being downgraded it expects “no impact on the business in terms of supply”.
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NewsUpdated: Toys R Us CVA could be blocked by pension fund
The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) is demanding a £9m payment into Toys R Us’ UK pension scheme to win its backing for its proposed restructure.
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NewsChristmas discounting to overtake Black Friday
More retailers will offer promotions in the week before Christmas Day than during the Black Friday Sale weekend, according to trends observed by PwC.
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OpinionOpinion: Elizabeth Line will transform the West End
Retailers in London’s West End are looking forward to one of the biggest transformations the district has ever seen as work starts on the new Elizabeth Line.
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NewsOpinion: Bunnings shouldn’t bother with a small format
Format multiplication, at a time when the task of converting an existing massive store portfolio looks tricky, is something that Bunnings should not be undertaking.
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NewsGame hires investment specialist as non-exec
Game has hired an investment fund boss to head up its remuneration committee, replacing Hailo founder Caspar Woolley.
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AnalysisFive things we learnt: Dixons Carphone’s profit slump
Dixons Carphone’s mobile phones business took a hit in its first half, culminating in group pre-tax profits plunging 70%.
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NewsPoundland credit cover reduced amid Steinhoff crisis
Poundland’s trade cover has reportedly been reduced by credit insurer Atradius in the wake of parent company Steinhoff’s accounting scandal.
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NewsTop five store design trends to expect in 2018
In 2018 store design will mean more than just good-looking shops, as retailers adjust to the reality of uncertainty for the foreseeable future.
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NewsHouse of Fraser launches pop-up brand concessions
House of Fraser will play host to pop-up concessions designed to drive footfall with an ever-changing offer.