All Retailer strategy articles
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AnalysisWhy David Potts is back for ‘one last big job’ at Asda
Former Tesco executive and Morrisons CEO David Potts was unexpectedly announced as the new Asda chief executive this morning. What will he bring to the retailer, and does he have the appetite to complete its laborious turnaround?
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NewsPrimark profits fall as it invests in price
Value clothing giant Primark has reported a decline in full-year profits.
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NewsSports Direct makes African debut with two new stores in Kenya
Through a strategic partnership with Hudson Group, Sports Direct has opened two stores in Kenya’s capital Nairobi at the Sarit Centre and Galleria Mall.
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils ‘largest foodhall outside of the UK’ with UAE expansion
Marks & Spencer has unveiled plans for a major expansion into the United Arab Emirates, with plans to open five stores in the country over the next 12 months.
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NewsArgos ‘energised’ as earnings rise ahead of sale
General merchandise giant Argos has improved full-year earnings ahead of its sale by Sainsbury’s, Retail Week can reveal.
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Opinion‘A stench hangs over Poundland’s demise’
After the value retailer filed an intention to appoint administrators, questions are being asked of owner Gordon Brothers about why it ended up in such a parlous position, says George MacDonald
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NewsAdidas upgrades profit outlook as quarterly sales and profits jump
German sportswear giant Adidas has upgraded its full-year profit outlook, after posting record profits and revenues for the third quarter.
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NewsPoundland files notice of intention to appoint administrators
Value retailer Poundland looks poised to be put into administration, barring any last minute deal.
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NewsAccent Group hits back at Frasers ‘final offer’
Accent Group, the Australian retail chain, has hit back at the best and final declaration by Frasers Group yesterday, reaffirming its call to shareholders to reject the takeover offer.
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NewsPoundland owner restricts retailer’s access to funding
Gordon Brothers, the owner of Poundland, has limited the value retailer’s access to financing, further raising fears of an administration, Retail Week understands.
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Opinion‘Growth and sustainability don’t have to be a trade-off’
Reaching sustainability goals can be daunting, but changing small habits at all levels of the business can make a difference, maintains Specsavers’ Helen Curran
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NewsDusk outperforms subdued homewares market as revenues surge
Pureplay homewares retailer Dusk says it has continued to outperform the market, with sales surging in the first half of the financial year.
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NewsTGJones restructure shutters third of its Post Office branches
TGJones’ restructuring and store closures could create “postal deserts” on high streets.
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NewsYounger retail workers struggling despite wider wellbeing recovery
Retail workers aged 25 to 44 continue to face the greatest challenges with stress and anxiety, despite overall levels of staff wellbeing in the industry stabilising this year, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsHalfords sales boosted by warm summer weather
Halfords boss Henry Birch says the retailer is entering the second half with “confidence” after warm summer weather boosted sales across the business.
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NewsCo-op to roll-out crime reporting trial after number of cases solved nearly doubles
The Co-op is set to roll out a new retail crime reporting system across all of its stores in Devon and Cornwall, after a trial led to the number of cases being solved nearly double.
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NewsFrasers and Next run rule over Dune as sale process heats up
Fashion retail giants Next and Frasers have both run the rule over Dune London as they weigh potential bids for the footwear retailer, Retail Week understands.
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NewsBenetton shutters last UK store
United Colours of Benetton has pulled the shutters down on its last remaining UK store on London’s Oxford Street.
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NewsWickes retail arm continues to outperform market
Wickes has delivered another quarter of market outperformance in its retail arm following strong sales and volume growth.
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AnalysisRetail hopes for the best and prepares for the worst ahead of the Budget
With all eyes focused on the Budget, retail hopes new management doesn’t make the mistakes of the old