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NewsM&S Christmas sales slump in 'difficult' market
Marks & Spencer posted sales declines across its clothing, food and international divisions over the Christmas period, but boss Steve Rowe hailed the retailer’s “steady” performance.
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NewsTheo Paphitis Group sales rise in 'challenging' Christmas
Theo Paphitis Retail Group registered a rise in sales during the crucial Christmas trading period as all three of its high street fascias delivered growth.
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NewsDebenhams suffers festive sales slide
Debenhams has suffered a slide in Christmas sales but insisted it remains “on track” to meet full-year expectations.
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NewsJohn Lewis Christmas sales boost driven by fashion
John Lewis has posted an increase in festive sales bolstered by record Black Friday and Christmas Eve sales.
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NewsTesco 'outperforms' grocery rivals with festive sales lift
Tesco has racked up its 12th consecutive quarter of growth as Britain’s biggest grocer said it “outperformed” the market in the crucial Christmas period.
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NewsDFS sales rise despite challenging conditions
DFS has reported a rise in gross sales of 10% over a five-month period, despite what it described as a “challenging consumer environment”.
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NewsRetail sales suffer 'worst Christmas since 2008'
Retail sales suffered their “worst December performance” since the recession, fresh industry data has revealed.
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NewsSteamer Trading Cookshop rescued in pre-pack deal
Steamer Trading Cookshop has been bought out of administration by rival kitchenware specialists ProCook, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsThe Fragrance Shop hails Christmas sales uplift
The Fragrance Shop has reported a jump in both store and online sales during the festive period.
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NewsRoss Clemmow succeeds Will Kernan as Wiggle boss
Wiggle chief executive Will Kernan is exiting the retailer and will be replaced by former Debenhams director Ross Clemmow, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsFat Face store sales drop in December despite late surge
Fat Face suffered a drop in store sales during December, despite a late surge in the week before Christmas.
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NewsSainsbury's Coupe: Shoppers 'downtraded' over Christmas
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe said shoppers started “downtrading” over the crucial Christmas period, impacting sales of its premium ranges.
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NewsTopps Tiles sales decline in 'challenging market'
Topps Tiles has posted a decline in its first-quarter like-for-like sales against strong comparative sales the previous year.
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NewsShoe Zone full-year profits rise as sales increase
Shoe Zone recorded a strong increase in its full-year profits, bolstered by sales in its big-box stores.
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NewsSainsbury’s Christmas sales fall despite grocery uplift
Sainsbury’s festive sales dipped as increased sales in its grocery division failed to offset declines in clothing and general merchandise.
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News‘Predatory online pricing’ worse than rates, says Timpson
“Predatory” pricing by online retailers is a bigger problem to bricks-and-mortar retailers than business rates, Sir John Timpson has warned.
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NewsMajestic sales up but retail lags behind
Majestic reported a rise in sales over the festive quarter but its retail division failed to fly.
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NewsTed Baker sales rise over Christmas quarter
Ted Baker sales rose over the festive period with commerce sales leading the uplift.
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NewsMothercare sales plunge further in festive quarter
Mothercare’s sales failed to recover over the golden quarter, with UK sales crashing nearly 20%.