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Analysis
M&S reverses general merchandise sales decline: What the analysts say
Marks & Spencer’s general merchandise sales returned to growth after 14 quarters of decline, as food and online sales also performed well. This is what the analysts said.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Kingfisher's restructure, the election, retail's richest and Easter discussed
Join our executive editor George MacDonald and news editor Nicola Harrison, as they pick through the week’s main news stories.
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NewsDunelm sales growth moderates in third quarter against tough comparatives
Dunelm’s like-for-like growth moderated in its third quarter as it came up against strong comparatives from the same period last year.
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NewsM&S reverses 14 quarters of general merchandise decline as online grows
Marks & Spencer’s general merchandise sales have returned to growth after 14 consecutive quarters of decline, and web sales also improved.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Kurt Geiger and Ness
Retail news round-up on April 02, 2015: Kurt Geiger to change ownership less than year after last acquisition and womesnwear retailer Ness secures £2.5m funding.
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NewsRetail's richest: Retail Week’s list of the industry’s wealthiest 100
By our reckoning there are 100 retail billionaires worldwide, some retired, others very much active. But who has the most?
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OpinionComment: Lessons to learn from Sports Direct’s ‘dysfunctional’ board
Sports Direct is facing heavy criticism at the moment after its board was labelled “dysfunctional” by the Institute of Directors.
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NewsAsos reports dip in profits as it ploughs cash into global distribution
Asos reported a record Christmas for sales, but its profits dipped as the etailer invested in its international capabilities.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Lidl, Apple, Carphone Warehouse and Amazon
Retail news round-up on April 01, 2015: Lidl eyes additional stores; Retailers suffer business rates delay; Apple smartwatch supply; Amazon home ordering device.
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NewsMamas & Papas boss Chris Yates steps down as retailer returns to profitability
Mamas & Papas’ boss Chris Yates has stepped down from his role as chief executive, as the retailer says it has returned to profitability.
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AnalysisKingfisher results and 60 B&Q store closures: What the analysts say
Kingfisher will shutter 60 B&Q stores as part of new boss Véronique Laury’s plans to turn the business around. This is what the analysts had to say about her strategy.
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NewsKingfisher to close 60 B&Q stores as new boss Véronique Laury restructures group
Kingfisher will close 60 B&Q stores as part of a radical restructure of the group as new boss Véronique Laury attempts to turn the business around.
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AnalysisAt a glance: Luxury etailer Net-a-Porter as it merges with Yoox
Net-a-Porter merged with Yoox today. Retail Week takes a look at the luxury etailer’s vital statistics.
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NewsLabour vows to maintain ‘most competitive rate of corporation tax in the G7’
The Labour Party has promised to maintain the most competitive rate of corporation tax in the G7 if it gains power in the general election.
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NewsEvans Cycles swings to profit as Cotswold Outdoor owner eyes retailer
Evans Cycles has revealed it has returned to pre-tax profit as the sale of the business enters the latter stages.
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OpinionComment: SuperGroup’s tie-up with The Wire star Elba should enhance appeal
You don’t need to look very far to see that fashion retailer SuperGroup’s flagship Superdry brand has appeal beyond its target customers.
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News
Dollarama may have to raise its prices above $3 because of inflation
Canadian discounter Dollarama may have to raise its prices above CAD3 to offset the effect of the low Canadian dollar.
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NewsH Samuel and Ernest Jones report highest fourth quarter sales in 13 years
H Samuel and Ernest Jones reported 7.5% like-for-like sales growth in the fourth quarter, the jewellers’ biggest sales increase in 13 years.
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NewsKingfisher considers legal action over Mr Bricolage dispute
Kingfisher is considering legal action against Mr Bricolage over a dispute about the terms of its potential acquisition of the French retailer.
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NewsDFS boss Ian Filby 'extremely happy' with stock market valuation
DFS boss Ian Filby says he was “extremely happy” with the company’s valuation following its stock market flotation earlier this month.