All articles by Nicola Harrison – Page 28
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NewsLandlord giants win unpaid rent appeal after Game's collapse
The UK’s largest landlords have won an appeal against a legal loophole that allowed Game to avoid paying rent while in administration.
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NewsVariety retailers including Poundland more than fill the gap left by Woolies
Variety retailers more than fill the gap left by Woolies…….and more shop openings are planned as single-price retailer Poundland gears up for float.
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NewsDFS invests in furniture brand Dwell
DFS has struck a partnership with furniture brand Dwell that involves the sofa giant providing financial support to the retailer.
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NewsThe Works sales rocket in January driven by non-book products
Discounter The Works had its best ever January last month as its non-books ranges powered growth.
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NewsHobbyCraft criticised for insisting foreign warehouse workers speak English
Arts and crafts retailer HobbyCraft has been criticised for insisting that staff in its Staffordshire distribution centre speak only English.
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OpinionBlog: Home and DIY retailers cannot ignore the power of online
It was widely reported last month that online shopping saved Christmas, with fashion and electricals retailers in particular benefiting from consumers’ rising confidence in the channel.
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NewsAurum hires former Ralph Lauren executive as new boss
Jeweller Aurum has hired former Ralph Lauren EMEA president Brian Duffy as its new group chief executive.
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NewsLondon Designer Outlet attracts 1 million shoppers
London Designer Outlet welcomed 1 million visitors in its first 11 weeks of trading.
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NewsDunelm expands into furniture as first half profits rise
Value homewares retailer Dunelm is expanding into furniture as it seeks to expand the business.
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AnalysisAnalysis: BRC-KPMG January Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
Retail sales enjoyed their strongest growth for four years in January. Retail Week delves down into the BRC-KPMG numbers.
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OpinionBlog: Are home and DIY retailers sitting pretty for growth in 2014?
After seven years of turmoil, the housing sector is daring to hope for growth this year.
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NewsBrent Cross owners given green light for £4bn regeneration
The owners of Brent Cross have received planning permission to regenerate the shopping centre and surrounding areas.
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NewsWaitrose sales jump 6.8% in second half as online and service drive growth
Waitrose second-half sales excluding petrol grew 6.8% as the grocer’s myWaitrose loyalty scheme, online and “outstanding” customer service propelled growth.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis delivers 'decisive' market share gains as full-year sales rise 7.4%
John Lewis reported strong market share gains in its full year as sales rose 7.4% and 16 stores delivered record years.
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NewsConsumer confidence climbs to seven-year high in January
Consumer confidence in January rebounded to its best level for almost seven years.
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NewsJohn Lewis sponsors Commonwealth Games after London Olympics success
John Lewis is to sponsor the Commonwealth Games this year on the back of the huge success it had supporting the 2012 London Olympics, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsHMV to launch first cinema ad campaign in five years
Entertainment retailer HMV is launching its first cinema advertising campaign in five years to tie in with the film awards season.
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NewsCarpetright to employ raft of initiatives to lift ailing Dutch arm
Carpetright is implementing a raft of initiatives in its Netherlands business to try and offset the economic turmoil in the country.
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NewsWestfield London launches click-and-collect hub with fitting rooms
Westfield London has today launched a click-and-collect hub in partnership with Collect+ that will allow shoppers to pick up their online orders from the centre.
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NewsPoundland founder Steve Smith to launch online pound shop
Poundland co-founder Steve Smith is to launch a trailblazing online single price point retail venture.