All News articles – Page 547
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NewsBunnings losses widen as UK business reviewed
Bunnings’ UK losses widened in its first half as its Australian owner Wesfarmers considers the future of its British operations.
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NewsHouse of Fraser buying director Maria Hollins exits
House of Fraser buying director Maria Hollins has departed the business after just under two years in the role.
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NewsThe Entertainer rules out swoop on ailing Toys R Us
The Entertainer has denied claims that it is eyeing a purchase of Toys R Us UK, which is urgently seeking a buyer.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales slip as home and tech disappoint
Sales at John Lewis department store stalled last week as the retailer lost momentum in its technology and home categories.
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NewsBunnings opens Homebase clearance sites to shift stock
Bunnings owner Wesfarmers has converted a clutch of its Homebase stores into a new ‘Clearance Outlet’ format as it struggles to arrest falling UK sales.
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NewsAsda sales increase during crucial Christmas quarter
Asda has posted a third consecutive quarter of sales growth but suffered a decline in profitability during its crucial Christmas trading period.
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NewsM&S, Next to join biggest regional mall since Bluewater
Developers have unveiled plans to build the UK’s biggest new out-of-town shopping centre since Bluewater, with construction work set to start later this year.
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NewsFrank Field urges pension deficit deal probes
Frank Field MP has urged The Pensions Regulator to scrutinise any M&A deals involving pension deficits following the collapses of Carillion and BHS.
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NewsDunelm half-year profits fall, finance chief steps down
Dunelm’s profits took a tumble in its first half, despite climbing like-for-like and online sales.
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NewsMaplin in talks with EWM as it races to secure sale
Maplin is understood to be in crunch talks with potential new suitors, including Edinburgh Woollen Mill, as the struggling electricals firm urgently seeks a “solvent sale”.
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NewsArcadia slams 'totally false' sale reports
Arcadia and its billionaire owner Sir Philip Green have hit out at reports he is planning to offload all or part of the fashion group.
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NewsShutl stops same-day delivery as it ramps up eBay offer
Delivery business Shutl will no longer offer retailers same-day delivery and will instead accelerate work on its eBay delivery platform.
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NewsMcColl's profits rise as acquisition plan bears fruit
McColl’s has posted a rise in full-year profits and broken through the £1bn sales barrier.
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NewsN Brown names Tesco boss Matt Davies as chairman
N Brown has drafted in Tesco UK chief executive Matt Davies as chairman, succeeding Andy Higginson.
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NewsNew Look circled by ‘vulture fund’ investor
New Look has caught the eye of distressed investment specialist Alchemy Partners.
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NewsArcadia sale on cards as tycoon Green seeks buyer
Arcadia may be sold by billionaire owner Sir Philip Green, bringing to a close the tycoon’s retail career.
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NewsToys R Us UK on brink due to £15m tax bill
Toys R Us UK is reportedly searching for a rescue deal to prevent it from falling into administration at the end of the month.
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NewsBailey’s rainbow check for Burberry swansong
Burberry unveils rainbow check for Bailey’s last collection, Poundland gives one teacher a lesson, and Apple’s voice tech is making a mark in more ways than one.
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NewsAgenda: McColl's, Asda, Dunelm, Bunnings and Hotel Chocolat
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from McColl’s, Asda, Dunelm, Bunnings and Hotel Chocolat on the agenda.
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NewsJanuary retail sales rise as consumers seek to get fit
Retail sales rose year on year in January but growth was flat month on month.