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NewsPrimark festive sales soar but margins set to decline
Primark sales jumped 11% over the golden quarter but the retailer warned that its profit margin is set to decline over the year ahead.
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NewsJD Sports raises full-year profits outlook
JD Sports expects its full-year earnings to beat market expectations by up to 15% after continued strong trading in its second half.
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NewsAsos hails 'record' Christmas sales and raises forecast
Asos has revealed it had a “record” Christmas and expects full-year sales to rise by around 30%.
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NewsDebenhams like-for-likes rise 5% over Christmas
Debenhams group like-for-likes rose 5% over Christmas as the department store’s online sales jumped 17%.
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NewsAO.com sales jump in third quarter amid uncertainty
AO.com’s sales advanced in its third quarter, but the electricals etailer said it remains cautious “given the uncertain UK economic outlook”.
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NewsM&S celebrates Christmas like-for-like advance
Marks & Spencer delivered a like-for-like sales improvement at its core fashion division over Christmas.
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NewsTesco Christmas UK like-for-likes up 0.7%
Tesco has reported a 0.7% rise in Christmas UK like-for-likes after a strong performance in fresh food.
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NewsMothercare UK sales edge up in golden quarter
Mothercare has reported a return to growth in its third quarter as UK shoppers and online purchases drive sales despite a ‘mixed’ international performance.
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NewsSupergroup half-year profits and Christmas sales climb
Supergroup has reported soaring sales and profits at the half-year mark following investments across its distribution network and store estate.
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NewsAs it happened: Super Thursday trading updates
In a busy day for Christmas trading updates, be the first to know all the latest news and analysis with our live blog.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Aldi, UK exports and more
Retail news round-up: Aldi plans six stores across Scotland, and Irish food exports to UK decrease
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NewsClarks boss Shearwood aims for radical shift in lead times
Clarks boss Mike Shearwood is initiating a raft of changes that he says will be a fundamental part of a “turnaround” strategy for the retailer and wholesale business.
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NewsArgos rolls out real-time delivery tracking technology
Argos has introduced a tracking tool that will provide the retailer with real-time visibility of their delivery drivers’ journeys to maximise supply-chain efficiency.
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NewsWilko fined £2.2m after employee crushed by cage
Value retailer Wilko has been fined £2.2m after one of its staff was left paralysed following an accident in-store.
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NewsToday in retail: Sainsbury's beats Christmas expectations
Hot on the heels of Morrisons’ stellar update yesterday, Sainsbury’s revealed Christmas also brought good tidings for its business.
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NewsTesco poaches Unilever exec as chief customer officer
Tesco has poached Unilever executive Alessandra Bellini to take on the role of chief customer officer.
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NewsWHSmith upgrades PoS offer in tech investment drive
WHSmith is deploying updated PoS technology across its high street and travel outlets in an effort to drive its convenience offer.
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NewsChristmas 'reinforced case' for Sainsbury's Argos buy
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe insists the grocer’s Christmas performance has “reinforced the case” it made to acquire Argos.
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NewsLidl hails 'successful' Christmas amid expansion drive
Lidl has hailed its “most successful” Christmas trading period and reaffirmed plans to open up to 50 new stores this year.
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NewsHouse of Fraser records Christmas like-for-like advance
House of Fraser notched up like-for-like sales growth of 2.7% over Christmas.