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OpinionOpinion: An ode to Joy's pre-pack rescue deal
Fashion and gift chain Joy has emerged from administration thanks to a pre-pack, but is it the right thing to do?
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GalleryStore gallery: Wedgwood pop-up at John Lewis
John Lewis has unveiled a new window display at its Peter Jones flagship in Chelsea ahead of a collaboration with Wedgwood.
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NewsRetail chairmen: Post-Brexit price rises ‘unavoidable’
Two-thirds of retail chairmen have admitted that passing cost increases onto customers will be “unavoidable” following the Brexit vote.
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NewsClarks profits down-at-heel as sterling slump bites
Clarks warned that the slumped value of the pound will have a “profound effect” on cashflow and profit in the year ahead as the retailer reports a drop in earnings in 2016.
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NewsMcColl’s to target Tesco’s One Stop after Booker merger
McColl’s chief executive Jonathan Miller is eyeing a possible takeover of One Stop in the fallout from Tesco’s proposed merger with Booker.
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OpinionOpinion: Could Dobbies make a swoop for Wyevale?
With gardening aficionado Nicholas Marshall now at the helm of Dobbies, the once-Tesco-owned garden centre business looks set to blossom.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can a Saturday job still lead to the top?
Some of UK retail’s biggest names began their career on the shop floor – but is ascending the retail ranks still possible today?
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NewsThe Works to be sold or floated by owner Endless
The Works’ private-equity owner Endless is reportedly planning to either float the discount arts and books retailer on the stock market, or sell it.
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OpinionMalcolm Walker: Don't blame retailers for public ills
The General Election campaign highlights once again the importance of blame culture in the UK.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: McColls, Ikea and more
Retail news round-up: McColls boss plans to buy Tesco’s One Stop chain; Ikea to move production to the UK; Terra Firma pays Wyevale's debt; and M&S revisits archives for new collection.
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Retail VoiceHow chatbots create conversational commerce
Chatbots provide retailers with a host of opportunities, from operational efficiencies and enhanced customer experiences to cost saving and intentional selling. Microsoft explores the technology.
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OpinionBlog: Why is DIY so behind the multichannel curve?
I’ve been having my bathroom renovated over the past couple of weeks, which has given me my first real taste of shopping DIY, and I’m not impressed.
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NewsToday in retail: Moss Bros and menswear’s resilience
Moss Bros has once again defied the flagging fashion fortunes testing many others in the sector despite “the continuing tough trading environment.”
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NewsIkea’s great panda escape and deals on wheels
Carrefour’s deals on wheels, Ikea pandas to the consumer, and male rompersuits make a comeback.
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VideoStand up and be counted – why businesses must be vocal
Lord Stuart Rose was a vocal remainer during the Brexit referendum. In the aftermath, he encourages businesses to stand up and be heard in uncertain times.
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NewsJoy rescued by owners in pre-pack administration deal
Joy has been bought out of administration by its owner Louche London in a pre-pack deal, saving 230 jobs.
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OpinionOpinion: Walmart’s menu can restore appetite for Asda
As Asda posted an 11th consecutive quarter of declining sales this week, owner Walmart insisted its beleaguered British business was on the right track.
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NewsAmazon buoys Prime membership with free ebook access
Amazon has offered free access to a rotating library of ebooks and magazines to its UK Prime members.
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NewsBrent Cross revamp nears as planning application lodged
The revamp of London’s Brent Cross Shopping Centre has moved a step closer after the mall’s landlords submitted a planning application.
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NewsGen Z want new technology, but still value stores
Generation Z are more inclined to use new technology and channels than their older millennial counterparts.