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NewsSuperdry's Dunkerton gives £1m to People’s Vote
Superdry co-founder Julian Dunkerton has donated £1m to the People’s Vote campaign, which wants a vote on the final Brexit deal.
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NewsAmazon eyes Homebase stores to bolster delivery business
Amazon is interested in snapping up Homebase stores to bulk up its delivery operations.
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NewsHarrods’ Ward backs Ashley’s HoF turnaround ambition
Harrods managing director Michael Ward has spoken out in support of Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley’s ambitions to restore House of Fraser’s fortunes.
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NewsAgenda: Grocery market share data and bank holiday
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, when the latest Kantar grocery market share data is the main scheduled agenda item.
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NewsInfographic: The rise of the retail robot
Amazon, Ocado and Walmart are all deploying them – but how much impact will robotics have on retail?
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NewsSports Direct deal was HoF’s only option, says EY
Sports Direct’s bid for House of Fraser was “the best and only offer capable of being completed”, according to administrator EY.
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NewsHouse of Fraser abandons all online orders
House of Fraser has cancelled all of its outstanding online orders and pledged to refund customers as its warehouse dispute triggers “significant delays”.
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NewsDay pours cold water on Debenhams bid speculation
Philip Day has dismissed speculation that he will bid for Debenhams but confirmed he is in discussions with House of Fraser landlords about buying some stores, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAsda posts fifth quarter of growth in a row
Asda has posted its fifth consecutive quarter of increased like-for-likes sales, with online sales growth spurred by its general merchandise arm.
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NewsDebenhams puts hundreds of roles into consultation
Debenhams has put hundreds of roles across its fashion and home departments into consultation as it strips layers of management out of the business, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsB&Q sales rise as warm weather boosts performance
Kingfisher-owned DIY specialist B&Q notched up like-for-like growth of 3.6% in its second quarter, helped by good weather.
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NewsHoF website shut down amid warehouse dispute
House of Fraser has shut down its website following a dispute with XPO, which operates its warehouse on its behalf.
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NewsNotonthehighstreet swings to profit despite sales fall
Notonthehighstreet.com reported a swing into the black in its latest full-year results, spurred by a shift in marketing strategy to focus on more profitable customers.
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NewsHarrods hires ex-Booths boss Dee to lead food and home
Harrods has appointed former Booths chief executive Chris Dee to lead its food and home business.
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NewsFat Face profits and sales rise as it chases US market
Fat Face has reported an increase in full-year profits and sales, with its burgeoning US business driving growth.
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NewsHoF warehouse grinds to halt as Slevin exits
Employees at House of Fraser’s main distribution centre have downed tools after warehouse operator XPO halted work at the site.
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NewsCo-op’s ex-HR director launches equal pay lawsuit
The Co-op’s former HR director Sam Walker has brought a lawsuit against the retailer on the grounds of unequal pay, discrimination and unfair dismissal.
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NewsAshley vows to keep 80% of HoF stores open
New House of Fraser owner Mike Ashley has pledged to keep 80% of the department store chain’s shops open.
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NewsUpdated: Homebase names 42 stores for closure
Homebase intends to shut 42 stores, putting 1,500 jobs at risk, as part of its turnaround push.
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NewsSainsbury's Argos and Boots partner with Tech.
Sainsbury’s Argos and Walgreens Boots Alliance have become the latest retail partners for Retail Week’s Tech. festival.