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NewsReview of the Year: Revolving doors in the boardroom
If 2015 has been characterised by anything, it has been the revolving door of the boardroom.
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NewsBonmarché hit by Butterwick departure and profit warning
Bonmarché has suffered a double blow after boss Beth Butterwick revealed she was joining Karen Millen as the retailer posted a profit warning.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Scottish retail sales and UK inflation
Retail news round-up on December 16, 2015: Scottish retail sales tumble 2.3% in November and UK inflation rate rises to 0.1% in November.
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NewsPre-Christmas discounts set to soar to 45% as retailers battle for spend
Discounts are poised to soar to an average of 45% at retailers across the UK this weekend – the sharpest pre-Christmas price cuts since 2008.
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NewsTesco goods 24% more expensive than Amazon Pantry, study suggests
Supermarket giant Tesco is 24% more expensive on average than online rival Amazon Pantry, according to analytics firm Profitero.
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NewsCarpetright half-year profits jump 34.3%: What the analysts say
Floorings giant Carpetright has reported rising interim profits as its modernisation strategy bore fruit. This is what the analysts said.
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NewsCarpetright boss Walsh slams Government's business rate devolution plans
Carpetright boss Wilf Walsh has slammed the Government’s decision to abolish the uniform business rate and devolve power to local authorities.
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NewsData: Sainsbury's outperforms big rivals for third consecutive month
Sainsbury’s was again the only one of the big four to report rising sales and market share in the latest Kantar grocery figures.
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NewsSports Direct pressure mounts as MPs attack employment practices
Sports Direct came under fire again this week after MPs attacked its employment record in Parliament.
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NewsCarpetright interim profits surge as modernisation plan pays off
Floorings giant Carpetright has reported rising interim sales and profits as its modernisation strategy pays off.
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NewsReview of the Year: Retailers restructure their teams and strategies
As rapidly changing shopper habits and dwindling profits hit retailers, bosses moved swiftly during 2015 to restructure their operations.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on National Living Wage and Sports Direct
Retail news round-up on December 15, 2015: UK businesses to bear the brunt of living wage, and Sports Direct blasted for paying less than minimum wage.
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NewsHouse of Fraser marketing boss Tony Holdway jumps ship for BHS turnaround
House of Fraser brand marketing director Tony Holdway is leaving to play a part in the turnaround of department store BHS.
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NewsRetail footfall sinks as shoppers log on for Black Friday deals
Retail footfall dropped 2.1% in November as shoppers chose to take advantage of Black Friday deals online rather than head to stores.
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News'We're Robert Dyas and we're gay' Christmas ad divides opinion
Home appliance retailer Robert Dyas has split consumer opinion over its Christmas ad which sees staff and customers reveal their sexuality.
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NewsH&M secures store at Exchange Ilford amid clutch of new signings
Fashion giants H&M and New Look are among a clutch of retailers that have secured new units at the 300,000 sq ft Exchange, in Ilford.
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NewsBurberry engages customers with 3D campaign at Piccadilly Circus
Burberry has launched an interactive campaign that sees the brand take over the advertising screens at London’s Piccadilly Circus.
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NewsBoohoo founder's son racks up £30m annual sales with PrettyLittleThing
Fashion etailer PrettyLittleThing.com, run by the son of Boohoo.com’s founder, has reported a 500% upswing in full-year sales to £30m.
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NewsJohn Lewis predicts online sales to overtake store sales by 2019
Department store group John Lewis expects its online sales to overtake store sales within four years as it ploughs £500m into IT systems.
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NewsKurt Geiger bought by private equity group Cinven after reported £245m deal
Footwear retailer Kurt Geiger is set to get a new owner, private equity group Cinven, after a reported £245m deal was struck.