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The Retail Week: Asda's Q1 struggle, BHS bids and Thorntons closing stores

By Luke Tugby, Grace Bowden and George MacDonald2016-05-20T07:00:00+01:00

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This week we discuss Asda’s disappointing results, the latest BHS bidders and what’s next for Thorntons after its recent store closure.

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  • Asda posts 5.7% slump in first quarter sales amid ‘fierce competition’
  • HMV owner Hilco and Poundstretcher join battle to save BHS
  • Thorntons to shutter Oxford Street store with further closures ‘likely’

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