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NewsBoohoo defends itself after Channel 4 exposé
Boohoo has defended its employment record against allegations made by Channel 4’s Dispatches documentary.
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NewsBrightHouse to axe 28 stores as it unveils new strategy
BrightHouse plans to shut around 10% of its store estate after a “challenging” 18 months for the business, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsDreams owner eyes £400m sale of beds retailer
Beds specialist Dreams is being plumped for sale by its private-equity owner Sun European Partners, Retail Week understands.
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NewsOcado boss Steiner defends 'strong' Christmas performance
Ocado boss Tim Steiner has lashed out at the “stupid, incorrect” reports over Christmas that slammed the etailer’s festive deliveries.
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NewsOne million retail jobs under threat, claims think tank
Retail must be included in the government’s modern industrial strategy to avoid a million jobs being lost in the sector, a leading think tank has warned.
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NewsScS pleased by orders rise against tough comparatives
Sofas and floorings specialist ScS has posted a rise in like-for-like order intake.
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NewsOcado full-year profits spike as customer base widens
Ocado has registered a jump in full-year profits and sales as its customer base continued to demonstrate strong growth.
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NewsJoules first-half profits rise as customer numbers grow
Fashion retailer Joules has posted a rise in sales and profits during its first half.
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NewsCarpetright celebrates return to sales growth in UK
Carpetright has reported a return to quarterly sales growth in the UK and said its turnaround strategy is on track.
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NewsH&M profits hit by discounting and higher sourcing costs
H&M said its full-year profits were dented by discounting and higher purchasing costs stemming from the strength of the US dollar.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Sainsbury's, Stradivarius and more
Retail news round-up: Sainsbury's may merge with Morrisons, Stravarius to lauch its first menswear, and Mothercare appoints new HR director
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NewsConsumer confidence edges up despite big ticket turn off
Consumer confidence crept up in January but shoppers’ reluctance to make big ticket purchases hinted at a potential slowdown in spending.
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NewsToday in Retail: Will Wood carve out a Paperchase IPO?
Could we be on course to see the first retail stock market float of 2017?
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NewsJohn Lewis slashes returns policy, blames product newness
John Lewis has cut its 90-day returns policy to 35 days, and cited increased regularity of new product drops for the change.
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NewsTofs empowers local stores as Christmas sales climb
Tofs sales grew this Christmas, driven by seasonal products and a greater focus on local service.
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NewsConviviality swings to black but retail like-for-likes fall
Conviviality has hailed a return to profit during its first half, despite a fall in like-for-like retail sales.
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NewsAgent Provocateur offers flood in as sales talks progress
Troubled lingerie chain Agent Provocateur has attracted more than a dozen bidders, according to reports.
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NewsBHS: Sir Philip Green pensions deal draws near
Sir Philip Green is close to signing a deal to fund the pensions of ex-BHS staff, according to reports.
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NewsPaperchase appoints former Pets boss as new chairman
Paperchase has appointed former Pets at Home chief executive Nick Wood as its chairman.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: BHS, French Connection and more
Retail news round-up: Philip Green to sign deal with pensions regulator, Under Armour to take on French Connection store, and Dreams plans £400m sale