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NewsToday in retail: Dunelm dips as market bites
Dunelm revealed slumping profits today as a challenging market, disrupted supply chain and an acquisition-laden half took its toll.
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NewsL’Oréal mulls selling off The Body Shop
French cosmetics giant L’Oréal is considering a €1bn sale of The Body Shop, according to reports.
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NewsGoogle partners with H&M’s Ivyrevel on 'Data Dress'
Google has teamed up with H&M-owned etailer Ivyrevel on a mobile app that will leverage data about a customer’s lifestyle to design a bespoke dress.
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NewsLidl's group boss quits amid 'strategic disagreements'
Lidl’s group chief executive Sven Seidel has stepped down amid “strategic disagreements” with the retailer’s owner Schwarz Group.
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NewsDunelm half-year profits slip amid ‘weaker market’
Dunelm has suffered a slump in profit during the first half of its financial year as a “weaker market” and “supply chain disruption” hampered performance.
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NewsYoox Net-a-Porter sales jump as customer numbers grow
Yoox Net-a-Porter has posted a spike in full-year sales as the group hailed increases in order numbers and active customers.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Booker, Pandora and Gap
Retail news round-up: Shopkeepers comforted about Booker-Tesco merger, Pandora reports boost in sales and Gap to close UK operations
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NewsCo-op boss Richard Pennycook to step down
The Co-op’s group chief executive Richard Pennycook is stepping down from the mutual, to be succeeded by food boss Steve Murrells.
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NewsToday in retail: Aldi topples the Co-op to hit high five
Aldi greeted this morning’s news that it has toppled the Co-op to become the fifth largest grocer in the UK with little fanfare.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales rise driven by furniture purchases
John Lewis posted an increase in sales across all of its departments, with furniture and electricals boosting sales.
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NewsHalfords' commercial boss Emma Fox exits
Halfords’ highly regarded commercial director Emma Fox has left by “mutual consent” following a strategic review of the business, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAldi leapfrogs Co-op to become UK’s fifth-largest grocer
Aldi has leapfrogged the Co-op to become the UK’s fifth-largest grocer, according to the latest industry data from Kantar Worldpanel.
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NewsAldi grows quickest in January as grocery sales shrink
Aldi was the fastest-growing supermarket chain in January as overall grocery sales dipped, but the sector remains primed for recovery this year.
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NewsBooker bids to convince retailers over Tesco deal
Booker bosses will kick-start a tour of the UK tomorrow as they bid to convince independent retailers of its shock £3.7bn merger with Tesco.
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NewsNew Look sales and profits plunge in third quarter
New Look suffered plunging sales and profits during the crucial Christmas quarter as it lamented the “extremely challenging” trading environment.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Damsel in a Dress and Irish sales
Retail news round-up: Foschini group acquires Damsel in a Dress, and Irish retail sales down at Christmas
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NewsRetail sales growth ‘ground to a halt’ in January
Retail sales growth “ground to a halt” last month after a strong end to the Christmas trading period, according to the latest industry figures.
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NewsWalpole hires luxury publishing executive as new boss
Luxury brand alliance Walpole has appointed publishing executive Helen Brocklebank as its new chief executive.
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NewsAnn Summers to launch cinema ad campaign
Ann Summers will run its first cinema advert campaign to coincide with the release of the second film instalment of the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy.
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NewsDobbies' Christmas and new year sales bloom
Dobbies Garden Centres enjoyed strong Christmas sales and has had a robust start to the year, the chain’s boss has told Retail Week.