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House of Fraser posts pre-tax profit for first time since 2006
House of Fraser has reported a return to profit for the first time in a decade, as online sales jumped by more than a quarter.
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Tesco boss Lewis insists ‘the job is not done’ despite sales growth
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has insisted that the grocer’s job is far from done as he continues his bid to transform the business.
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WHSmith half-year profits up 11% as travel sales offset flat high street
WHSmith has posted an 11% jump in half-year profits as the business reported a strong performance from its travel division.
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Halfords sales rise 2.6% in fourth quarter as full-year profits on track
Halfords has posted a healthy rise in fourth-quarter like-for-likes as sales of bikes rose for a second consecutive quarter.
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Tesco back in the black as UK like-for-likes return to growth
Tesco has reported its first rise in quarterly UK like-for-likes in three years and is back in the black for its full year.
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Gallery
Store of the week: Harvey Nichols' revamped menswear department smartens up
Harvey Nichols has some good stores, both in the UK and overseas, but its flagship in Knightsbridge, was underwhelming.
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Fnac and UK inflation
Retail round-up on April 13, 2016: Vivendi agrees to acquire 15% stake in Darty suitor Fnac and The Consumer Price Index edges up 0.5% in March.
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B&Q doubles compensation for staff affected by changes to pay
B&Q has vowed to compensate staff who have been hit by its new pay and reward structure for two years instead of one.
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Co-op earmarks 300 larger stores for closure as it streamlines portfolio
The Co-op is stepping up its drive to streamline its store estate after the grocer earmarked hundreds of shops it plans to offload.
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ScS boss bids to strengthen concessions to attract ‘aspirational’ shoppers
ScS boss David Knight insists its tie-up with House of Fraser has attracted a “more aspirational” customer and wants to strengthen its concession offer.
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At a glance: Sports Direct’s luxury fashion retailer Flannels
Sports Direct plans to open a flagship Flannels store on Oxford Street. We take a closer look at the luxury fashion brand.
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Music revenues surge but digital subscriptions outstrip physical sales
Music sales grew at the fastest rate in almost two decades last year as digital subscriptions outstripped physical revenues for the first time.
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Sofology full-year losses narrow as like-for-likes jump 21%
Sofology – the furniture retailer formerly known as Sofaworks – has reduced its full-year pre-tax losses after a healthy rise in sales.
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Analysis
Analysis: BRC-KPMG March Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
UK retail sales were flat in March while like-for-likes edged down 0.7%, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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Infographic: John Lewis boosted by strong textiles and furniture sales
John Lewis posted a 15.1% jump in sales last week as its textiles and furniture categories enjoyed a “particularly strong” spring.
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Analysis
Asos boss Nick Beighton unfazed by Amazon’s fashion plans
Asos chief executive Nick Beighton said he was not worried by Amazon’s fashion plans, and maintained Asos’ offer was different from the online giant’s.
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Asda drafts in new creative agencies amid drive to reconnect with customers
Asda has drafted in new creative and media agencies as the embattled grocer bids to reconnect to its core customer base.
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Waitrose latest ad campaign will use live farm footage to emphasise quality
Waitrose is launching a marketing campaign that will feature live footage from the grocer’s farms to emphasise its focus on quality.
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Austin Reed seeks financial advice to assist in high street turnaround
Austin Reed has reportedly sought advice from a consultancy firm on financial restructuring after shuttering 31 stores last year.
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Opinion
Opinion: Asos sets standards others must meet to win tomorrow’s shoppers
The fast fashion etailer’s investment in technology and service mean it is still growing strongly. But even the disruptors get disrupted.