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NewsMorrisons' Christmas like-for-likes hit seven-year high
Morrisons has reported soaring like-for-like sales during the festive period driven by its fresh food offer and premium ranges.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Matalan, retail sales and more
Retail news round-up: Matalan reports rise in sales, and last-minute Christmas rush boosts UK retail sales
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NewsMike Ashley claims Odey backing is 'highly significant'
Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley has welcomed backing from one of the retailer’s key investors and said the support is “highly significant”.
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NewsToday in retail: Aldi brings good tidings for discounters
Aldi proved plenty of soothsayers wrong today, hitting back at the weekend’s gloomy headlines by grabbing plenty of positive column inches with its best-ever Christmas.
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NewsAldi’s premium ranges drive Christmas sales spike
Aldi has posted a jump in December sales, driven by the success of its expanded luxury ranges.
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NewsBoohoo.com bid for Nasty Gal moves step closer
Boohoo.com’s acquisition of US brand Nasty Gal has moved a step closer after the US Bankruptcy Court approved the process to sell its assets.
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NewsMaplin Christmas sales soar as drones take off
Maplin has hailed “one of its strongest Christmas trading periods” as drones helped sales fly during the golden quarter.
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AnalysisListen: Top economist Bootle on Brexit and 2017 outlook
Retailers should prepare for a slowdown in consumer spending this year but it may not be as bad as feared, believes leading economist Roger Bootle.
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NewsMountain Warehouse toasts bumper Christmas sales
Outdoor clothing specialist Mountain Warehouse has toasted an “outstanding” Christmas trading performance as like-for-likes jumped 13.6%, Retail Week can reveal.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Next, B&M Bargains and grocery results
The Retail Week team sits down to discuss the first results to come in after Christmas and look ahead to how the grocers will fare.
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NewsHMV and Staples owner Hilco names Henry Foster as new boss
HMV owner Hilco Capital has appointed Henry Foster as its new chief executive, replacing Paul McGowan at the helm.
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NewsNisa sales rise over Christmas as promotions pay off
Nisa’s like-for-likes climbed during the Christmas trading period as investments in seasonal promotions drove sales.
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NewsThe Fragrance Shop posts jump in Christmas sales
The Fragrance Shop registered an increase in like-for-like sales during the Christmas period, driven by the performance of luxury brands.
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NewsB&M Bargains sales soar in run-up to Christmas
B&M Bargains sales rocketed in the three months to Christmas Eve, with UK like-for-likes rising 7.2%.
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NewsShop prices fall but rate of decline starts to slow
Shop prices fell once more in December but the rate of decline has begun to slow.
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NewsNext's pre-Christmas sales slump as price rises loom
Next’s full-price sales fell in the all-important fourth quarter, contrary to the retailer’s expectations.
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NewsJigsaw Christmas sales up as retailer resists discounting
Jigsaw’s sales rose 10% over the Christmas period, with the retailer maintaining its full-price offer.
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OpinionOpinion: House of Fraser doesn’t need a bank
Banks are banks and shops remain shops. Putting one into the other will not equate to additional sales.
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NewsBHS liquidator probes Green and Chappell property deals
BHS’s liquidators are investigating a swathe of property transactions that took place under the ownerships of Sir Philip Green and Dominic Chappell.
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NewsGoldsmiths owner Aurum set for auction amid sales boom
The owner of luxury watch and jewellery group Aurum could call time on its ownership of the business as it eyes a potential sale.