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NewsHalfords profits dip but cycling sales boosted in second half
Halfords has revealed a slight dip in full-year profits but its cycling division recovered in its second half despite “weaker market conditions”.
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NewsTiger undergoes rebrand as it drives international expansion
Tiger has rebranded all of its stores across its UK and international estate to Flying Tiger Copenhagen.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Co-op, Home Retail Group and more
Retail round-up on June 1, 2016: Co-op sells its crematoriums business for £43m, Home Retail boss could get windfall if sold to Sainsbury's and M&S to go music-free.
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NewsShop prices hit lowest level since 2009 as food edges down
Shop prices fell in May as non-food decreases slowed and food dipped back into negative territory driven by fresh items.
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NewsFnac defeats Steinhoff as Darty board recommends its offer to investors
The board of London-listed electricals retailer Darty has recommended that shareholders approve a takeover offer from French retailer Fnac.
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NewsCharles Tyrwhitt relaunches websites as it eyes international expansion
Charles Tyrwhitt has upgraded its UK and international websites as it puts ecommerce expansion at the heart of its growth strategy.
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NewsAustin Reed's 120 stores to shut as 1,000 jobs to be axed
Fashion retailer Austin Reed’s administrators will close 120 stores by the end of June, making 1,000 employees redundant.
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NewsLess than one third of retail bosses confident about next six months
Just 29% of major retail bosses are confident about the industry’s prospects over the next six months, according to a survey by PwC.
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NewsThe Hut snaps up brand from Walgreens Boots Alliance to drive beauty offer
The Hut Group has acquired rival upmarket etailer Salu Beauty from Walgreens Boots Alliance in an ongoing drive to bulk up its beauty proposition.
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NewsMPs to grill property tycoons who backed Chappell’s takeover of BHS
The property tycoons and advisers who backed Dominic Chappell’s BHS takeover could face questioning when the investigation resumes.
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NewsFashion retailers hit by rising cost of returns as online shopping booms
Retailers are struggling with the cost of free returns as nearly two thirds of shoppers send at least one item of women’s clothing back.
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NewsEdinburgh Woollen Mill joins Wyevale in pursuit of Tesco-owned Dobbies
Edinburgh Woollen Mill owner Philip Day is understood to be eyeing Dobbies Garden Centres, which was put up for sale by Tesco.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS and The Hut
Retail round-up on May 31, 2016: MPs to grill property tycoons and advisers who supported BHS takeover, and The Hut acquires rival Salu Beauty
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NewsSainsbury's bid for Argos faces probe by competition watchdog
The UK’s competition watchdog has launched an investigation into Sainsbury’s planned £1.4bn acquisition of Argos owner Home Retail.
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NewsNext poaches Karen Millen veteran for creative director role
Next has snapped up Karen Millen’s chief creative officer Gemma Metheringham as the creative director of its Label business.
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NewsSports Direct owner Mike Ashley’s bid to acquire Austin Reed collapses
Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley’s bid to acquire beleaguered fashion chain Austin Reed has collapsed, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsSports Direct’s Mike Ashley threatens to pull out of parliamentary hearing
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has threatened to abandon his appearance before MPs after they refused to visit the retailer’s Shirebrook warehouse.
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NewsBHS: Greg Tufnell-backed consortium closes in on rescue deal
The rescue deal for BHS, spearheaded by former Burton and Mothercare executive Greg Tufnell, is understood to be nearing completion.
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NewsUK families had highest amount of disposable income in April on record
Disposable income hit £200 per week for the average UK family last month, the highest level of spending power on record.
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NewsConsumer confidence remains negative as 'Brexit gremlins' take hold
Consumer confidence remained in negative territory in May as “Brexit gremlins” continued to play on the minds of British shoppers.