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News
BHS: First tranche of stores to close this week – full list
Administrators of the collapsed department store chain BHS will close the first stores this Saturday as stock runs out, with the first 20 located all around the UK.
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Opinion
Opinion: Why the UK's supermarkets are better than Europe's
Our grocers come in for more than their fair share of criticism, but when compared with supermarkets across the Channel they shine.
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News
Tesco targeted in investigation of ‘fake’ British farm brands
A number of big supermarket chains, including Tesco, have been referred to trading standards for using “fake” British farm branding.
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Conviviality's sales and profits more than double in 'transformational year'
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality has more than doubled its sales and profits following a year of fruitful acquisitions and appointments.
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Morrisons, BHS and 'fake' farm brands
Retail round-up: Morrisons marches into school uniform war, Ashley’s BHS bid rejected, and ‘misleading’ farm brands investigated
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Opinion
This week in retail: Zalando results expected to highlight growth in online fashion
In the same way retailers study Asos as a pioneer and innovator, they should take interest in Zalando, which updates on financials tomorrow.
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Boots to launch in South Korea after agreeing Emart tie-up
Boots is aiming to capitalise on a “significant” opportunity in South Korea by launching stores in partnership with hypermarket retailer Emart.
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Analysis
Footfall declines at sharpest rate in more than two years
Footfall in June fell 2.8% year-on-year, the sharpest decline since February 2014, as shoppers reacted to the EU referendum result.
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Sainsbury's axes food multi-buy promotions ahead of schedule
Sainsbury’s has fast tracked its programme to axe food multi-buy promotions in response to positive customer feedback.
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Analysis
Analysis: Five things retailers can learn from Pimlico Plumbers
Pimlico Plumbers grew from small local firm to the UK’s most recognisable plumbing brand. Here are five things retail can learn from it:
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Gallery
Store gallery: Loaf ‘kicks back’ as it opens second London store
British furniture retailer Loaf has today opened its second London store, in Notting Hill, complete with arcade games and table football.
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Analysis
Lidl accelerates its investment in Spain through 40 new stores
Lidl is to invest €350m in Spain this year by adding 40 new stores, which gives a clear signal of the discounter’s intentions in the country.
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Sir Philip Green: I did not block sale of BHS to Sports Direct’s Mike Ashley
Sir Philip Green has written to MPs saying that he did not attempt to block the sale of BHS to Sports Direct’s owner, Mike Ashley.
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Sainsbury’s wins case against Mastercard over credit card fees
Sainsbury’s is set for a £68.5m pay-out from Mastercard following a landmark competition case regarding credit and debit card payments.
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Analysis
Analysis: Co-op eyes convenience sweet spot after offloading stores
At first glance, The Co-op’s decision to sell almost 300 of its smaller stores might appear at odds with its commitment to convenience retail.
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Analysis
Analysis: China – the secrets to retail success in cracking the market
China is a tempting growth proposition for many retailers, but they need to take a very savvy approach when it comes to expanding there.
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Next boss Wolfson warns reducing immigration would damage the UK economy
Next chief executive Lord Wolfson has said that a big reduction in immigration post-Brexit would damage the UK economy.
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Steinhoff faces pressure to up offer for Poundland as investor grows stake
Steinhoff could be forced to increase its offer for Poundland after rival shareholder Elliott Advisors upped its stake to 13.2%.
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Opinion
Retail surgery: How can retailers use location intelligence?
How can retailers use location intelligence?
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News
John Lewis to take business Down Under with six Australian stores
John Lewis is set to open six concessions in Australian department store Myer by next year as it continues to grow its international presence.