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NewsSir Philip Green in talks with government agency over BHS pensions deficit
Sir Philip Green is believed to have been asked to contribute to the cost of rescuing ailing BHS’s pension scheme, according to reports.
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NewsDreams’ profits and sales rocket as three-year plan takes hold
Beds specialist Dreams’ full-year profits have more than tripled after strong sales as its turnaround plan remains on track.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sunday trading, BHS, Morrisons and more
Retail news round-up on March 7, 2016: Tory MPs against Sunday trading extension, Morrisons' complaint against Aldi ad and Jigsaw eyes sale.
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NewsIkea's UK profits nearly triple after healthy rise in sales
Swedish home furnishings specialist Ikea’s UK profits nearly tripled last year after several years of earnings volatility.
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NewsKingfisher restructures after top-level directors depart
Kingfisher has suffered the departure of two senior directors prompting a restructure of the top team, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsTesco’s convenience boss Tony Reed to depart after 38 years
Tesco’s convenience stores boss and former One Stop chief executive Tony Reed is leaving the supermarket giant after 38 years.
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NewsShoppers spent £510m on Mother’s Day purchases in 2015, Mintel estimates
More than half of shoppers spent on Mother’s Day last year, with purchases driven by men and London-dwellers, according to research from Mintel.
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NewsFormer B&Q boss Hodkinson warns Kingfisher chief of Bunnings' threat
Former B&Q boss Jim Hodkinson has accused Kingfisher chief Véronique Laury of “arrogance” over her dismissal of the threat posed by Bunnings.
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NewsBHS to cut 370 jobs at head office and in stores as it bids for turnaround
Department store group BHS is to cut jobs at its head office and in stores in order to become more efficient as it bids for a turnaround.
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NewsBoots owner eyes Australian expansion to capitalise on brand recognition
Boots owner Walgreens Boots Alliance is bidding to take the retailer to Australia to exploit “incredibly high” brand recognition in the country.
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NewsSainsbury's clarifies option of hostile bid for Argos owner Home Retail
Sainsbury’s has opened the door to a potential hostile bid for Argos-owner Home Retail after clarifying its position in the battle for the retailer.
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NewsHalfords uses PoS technology to increase in-store personalisation
Debenhams, Halfords, Argos and Superdry have partnered with Yocuda – formerly known as Ereceipts – on a customer data platform.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's and Walgreens Boots Alliance
Retail news round-up on March 4, 2016: Sainsbury's clarifies pre-conditions for Home Retail bid could be waived and Walgreens Boots Alliance eyes Australia.
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NewsAgenda: John Lewis and Morrisons full-years, and Home Retail updates
Retail Week looks ahead to next week with full-year figures from John Lewis and Morrisons and Home Retail’s fourth-quarter update on the agenda.
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NewsPoundstretcher to launch new pound shop format under new boss
The owner of Poundstretcher is launching a new pound shop format with plans to have up to 50 stores by the end of the year.
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NewsBHS threatens store closures as it launches CVA to cut costs
BHS is seeking rent reductions on more than half of its estate and has warned it will otherwise be unable to meet financial obligations.
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NewsRetail Diary: Marble Arch gets FCUKed as retail stars light up M&S reunion
Marble Arch and other UK landmarks get FCUKed, retail stars light up an M&S reunion and the Sainsbury’s customer with a spring in her step.
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NewsAo.com on hunt for new chairman as Richard Rose prepares to stand down
Ao.com chairman Richard Rose is to stand down from the electricals etailer once it has found a successor.
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NewsWhistles boss Jane Shepherdson hires KPMG to find new investors
Whistles chief executive Jane Shepherdson is on the hunt for a new investor for the fashion retailer, according to reports.
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NewsWickes full-year sales and profits rise as it 'gains market share'
Travis Perkins’ consumer division, which largely comprises Wickes, reported rising profits and sales for the full year.