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NewsBrexit: Retail chiefs must lead in the creation of a prosperous future
The immediate reverberations of one of the most unexpected results in British political history are as shocking as they are inevitable.
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NewsAnn Summers boss Jacqueline Gold: Brexit is 'biggest travesty ever'
Ann Summers’ chief executive Jacqueline Gold has said she is “devastated” over Brexit and it will rock the stability of the retail sector.
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NewsSteinhoff considers position after Poundland rejects offer
Poundland has rejected a takeover offer from Steinhoff, dealing a potential blow to the South African retailer’s expansion ambitions.
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NewsPicture gallery: Retail Week’s Customer Experience Awards 2016
Carphone Warehouse reigned supreme last night at Retail Week’s Customer Experience Awards as the retailer scored a hat-trick of gongs.
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NewsRetail diary: PetSmart digs its claws in as Djokovic hits up Uniqlo
PetSmart uncovers the secret life of pets, Tesco’s board are left feeling under the weather and Novak Djokovic hits up Uniqlo just in time for Wimbledon.
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NewsLidl owner Schwarz Group to plough £5bn into revamping stores
Lidl owner Schwarz Group has unveiled plans to plough €6.5bn (£4.99bn) into revamping its store estates and improving ranges.
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NewsBHS to continue trading ‘for the summer’ in an effort to shift stock
BHS is poised to continue trading through the summer after its creditors were told that a liquidation date has not yet been set.
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NewsLive Blog: Retail reacts as UK votes to leave the EU
UK voters have had their say and opted to leave the European Union. Follow all the reaction from the retail industry here:
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NewsMaplin boss says that only omnichannel retailers have a shelf-life
Maplin boss Oliver Meakin said the longterm winners in retail will be omnichannel retailers because human interaction “can’t be replaced”.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Debenhams, Aldi and Lidl
Retail round-up on June 27, 2016: Debenhams to open in
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NewsAgenda: Dixons Carphone, Ocado and Carpetright post financial results
Dixons Carphone and Carpetright reveal full-year results, plus interim figures from Ocado are all on the agenda this week.
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NewsCarpetright customer experience boss on using data to drive like-for-likes
Carpetright’s head of customer experience said the retailer uses real-time customer feedback to increase its like-for-like sales.
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NewsBHS boss Topp accuses Chappell of treating retailer's money like his own
BHS boss Darren Topp has accused former owner Dominic Chappell of spending the retailer’s money as if it were his personal funds.
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NewsHobbycraft targets Greater London with roll-out of small-format stores
Hobbycraft boss said smaller stores have allowed the business to access the London market and it is aiming to open 30 more in the capital by 2019.
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NewsDreams boss Mike Logue says overhaul of company culture key to turnaround
Dreams chief executive Mike Logue has said the bed specialists’ turnaround was driven by a focus on colleagues and internal communication.
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NewsWaterstones boss James Daunt on taking the fight to Amazon
Waterstones chief executive Daunt said the retailer was ramping up its online offer to compete with “the slippery monster” that is Amazon.
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NewsTesco boss Dave Lewis insists grocer wouldn’t be ‘disadvantaged’ by Brexit
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has played down fears over a Brexit and insisted the grocer would not be “significantly disadvantaged” by the EU referendum.
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NewsHobbycraft sales and profits boosted by new stores and online offer
Hobbycraft has posted a healthy jump in annual sales and profits helped by website improvements, new stores and a focus on value.
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NewsTesco UK like-for-likes rise 0.3% as Harris + Hoole sale agreed
Tesco has reported a second consecutive rise in quarterly UK like-for-likes and struck a deal to sell its coffee chain Harris + Hoole to rival Caffè Nero.
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NewsVery targets further growth with launch of own fashion brand
Shop Direct-owned Very has unveiled its own fashion brand, V by Very, as it looks to make further strides in the clothing market.