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AnalysisAnalysis: Five lessons retailers can learn from Metro Bank
Metro Bank was founded only in early 2010, but the company’s fresh approach to financial services has shaken up the banking industry.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Tesco on the front foot, mixed homewares and fashion ahead
This week the team discuss the rebounding fortunes of Tesco, mixed results in furniture and homeware and look ahead to results next week.
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NewsNext takes over old BHS site at Intu in Newcastle
Next has taken over the former BHS store located in Newcastle’s Intu Metrocentre, opening an 85,000 sq ft site for the fashion retailer.
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NewsDunelm like-for-likes slip in ‘unusually warm’ first quarter
Homewares retailer Dunelm has revealed a drop in its first-quarter like-for-likes as “unusually warm weather” dampened store footfall.
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NewsDFS full-year profits and sales rise as growth strategy bears fruit
Sofa specialist DFS has hailed a jump in annual sales and profits as its “tried and tested” growth strategy continues to pay off.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, OKA Direct and Aldi
Retail news round-up: Tesco Ireland's half-year sales flat, OKA Direct plots expansion after sales leap, Aldi enters fashion price war
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NewsTopps Tiles boss Williams: Brexit will not dent store expansion plans
Topps Tiles boss Matthew Williams has insisted the retailer will pursue its aggressive expansion plan despite Brexit’s impact on consumer confidence.
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NewsBrightHouse reveals more detailed affordability checks hitting profits
Rent-to-own retailer BrightHouse has said conducting more rigorous affordability checks on potential customers is hurting its business model.
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NewsTopps Tiles reveals fourth-quarter blip in otherwise strong year
Topps Tiles has posted increased like-for-likes at its pre-close update, but revealed that its like-for-like growth slowed during the fourth quarter.
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NewsJohn Lewis fashion sales surge as cool weather draws in
John Lewis fashion sales have risen due to the recent cool weather, with womenswear sales leading the increase as outerwear brands sold strongly.
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NewsMade.com's new search tool swaps search terms for pics
Made.com has rolled out a search tool that will allow shoppers to find items on its website using images rather than search terms.
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NewsScS back in the black as profits spurred by strong sales
ScS has reported a return to profit as the retailer eyes further bricks-and-mortar expansion and sales at its House of Fraser concessions increase.
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GalleryStore gallery: Matalan launches first standalone homestore
Value retailer Matalan has opened its first UK standalone homestore in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, as it expands its furniture offer.
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Analysis
Analysis: Who will succeed Andy Street as John Lewis boss?
John Lewis boss Andy Street will step down later this month, following his election as the Conservative candidate for Mayor of the West Midlands.
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NewsCath Kidston sold to private equity group Baring Asia as chairman steps down
Lifestyle retailer Cath Kidston has been sold to private equity firm Baring Asia, and Asian expansion is at the top of the agenda.
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NewsThe Cotswold Company acquired by private equity firm True Capital
Private equity firm True Capital has acquired a majority stake in pure-play furniture retailer The Cotswold Company.
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NewsLakeland cooks up sales growth but pre-tax profits slump
Lakeland has posted a 40% decline in full-year pre-tax profits as the cost of expanding its warehouse in Cumbria offset growing sales.
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NewsDFS founder’s new chain Fabb Sofas snaps up former BHS site
Fabb Sofas, the new retailer backed by DFS founder Lord Kirkham, will take over a site previously occupied by BHS in Nottingham.
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NewsRetail diary: Homebase sensorship, and M&S’s breast cancer campaign
Homebase sensors its customers, shoppers get inventive with plastic bag replacements and M&S launches a breast cancer campaign.
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AnalysisWhat high street retailers can learn from the garden centre experience
Leisure destinations are continuing to trump shopping centres and high streets on pivotal shopping weekends in the retail calendar.