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NewsAgenda: Kingfisher update, Sainsbury's and Halfords report interims
November 9-13, 2015: Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Kingfisher, Sainsbury’s and Halfords all on the agenda.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Asda's Black Friday U-turn, Morrisons Q3 and M&S results
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from news editor James Wilmore and reporter Luke Tugby.
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NewsMorrisons boss Potts argues price matching is wrong approach
Morrisons boss David Potts has said it has moved away from price matching as it aims to be recognised for its friendly staff, fresh food and good value.
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AnalysisSuperGroup's half-year results: What the analysts say
SuperGroup has pulled off another strong half, increasing like-for-like retail sales 17.2% while preparing the ground for further global expansion. Here’s what the analysts had to say.
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AnalysisMorrisons' third-quarter results: What the analysts say
Grocer Morrisons reported a 2.6% drop in third-quarter like-for-likes today as it continues to invest in price and reduces its voucher activity.
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NewsMorrisons like-for-likes drop 2.6% in third quarter as it cuts voucher activity
Morrisons recorded another fall in like-for-likes during its third quarter as it continues to invest in price and reduces its voucher activity.
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NewsSuperGroup like-for-likes surge as it appoints global retail director
SuperGroup like-for-likes surge in the second quarter against weak comparatives as it hires a global retail director to strengthen its logistics.
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NewsM&S signs up 1.8m Sparks members as customers shrug off data fears
M&S has so far signed up 1.8 million shoppers to its Sparks membership scheme and a website data scare has not hit applications to join.
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NewsMarks & Spencer half-year update: What the analysts say
M&S reported a 6.1% jump in underlying pre-tax profit during its first half, but non-food sales slipped. This is what the analysts said.
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NewsMarks & Spencer half-year profits rise but non-food sales slip again
Marks & Spencer has reported a 6.1% jump in underlying profit during its first half, but sales slipped again in its troubled non-food division.
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News‘Black Friday in the UK is pointless,’ says Primark boss George Weston
Primark will run Black Friday promotions in the US but boss George Weston believes taking part in the event in the UK is pointless.
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OpinionABF shows no fear that its Primark expansion model has turned cannibal
Is the well-oiled value fashion machine that is Primark showing signs that the engine needs a little fine-tuning?
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AnalysisPrimark full-year sales and profits edge up: What the analysts say
Primark’s like-for-likes increased 1% and adjusted operating profits edged up 2% for the year. This is what the analysts had to say.
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NewsSelfridges Group acquires Irish department store rival Arnotts
Department store business Selfridges has acquired Irish rival Arnotts from owner Fitzwilliam Finance Partners for an undisclosed sum.
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VideoMy Local boss Mike Greene on how the retailer will set the agenda in convenience
My Local boss Mike Greene insists the newly-launched retailer can compete with its convenience store rivals, despite Morrisons struggles in the sector.
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VideoShort Cuts: Why retailers must step up the fight for business rates reform
In the next five years retailers will incur £14bn of costs as a result of Government policy. In 60 seconds, we explain the push for reform.
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NewsPaperchase secures £50m deal to drive domestic and international growth
Investment to drive Paperchase’s domestic and international growth comes just months after the owner rules out selling the retailer.
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NewsSelfridges posts record profits as it embarks on Oxford Street investment
Department store business Selfridges has posted record annual profits and expects continued strong performance as it overhauls its flagship store.
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NewsHarrods pre-tax profits up 4.2% despite "tough conditions"
Luxury department store Harrods has reported a 4.2% rise in full-year pre-tax profits despite “tough trading conditions” in which sales fell.
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NewsNext week in retail: M&S, Morrisons and Supergroup results
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Marks & Spencer, Morrisons and Supergroup all on the agenda.