More on Me + Em – Page 1117
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Burberry and SuperValu
Retail news round-up on February 23, 2016: Burberry unveils patchwork coats for women at London Fashion week and SuperValu reports €2.6bn in annual sales.
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Sainsbury's handed extension in battle for Argos owner Home Retail
Sainsbury’s has been granted an extension to its looming deadline to table a firm bid for Home Retail Group, which owns Argos.
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Whole Foods swings to profit in UK but warns of future 'uncertainties'
Whole Foods has swung to full-year profit but warned of “uncertainties” surrounding its future growth prospects in the UK.
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BRC to remain neutral in Brexit debate but calls for clarity
The British Retail Consortium will remain neutral in the debate over Britain’s future in European Union as a vote on the matter looms.
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Analysis
Profile: What would ex-M&S womenswear boss Frances Russell bring to Amazon?
Frances Russell’s potential move to Amazon would be a departure for the fashion figurehead, after a career on the British high street.
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Sainsbury's to seek extension from Takeover Panel in Home Retail bid
Sainsbury’s is poised to ask for an extension to tomorrow’s cutoff to make a bid for Home Retail Group, following Steinhoff’s rival offer.
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Analysis
Primark trading picks up following tough Christmas: What the analysts say
Primark sales are expected to grow by 4% in the first half with stabilised like-for-likes, ABF has reported. Here’s the City’s reaction.
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Opinion
Opinion: Argos bid interest shows the retailer still remains relevant
Steinhoff’s bid to acquire Argos demonstrates the strength of the general merchandise retailer, despite its recent trading troubles.
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Data
Data: Retail share price index – February 19, 2016
February 19, 2016: This week’s data on the biggest risers and fallers plus a comprehensive list of share price results in the retail sector.
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Nordstrom fourth-quarter profits dented following heavy discounting
Nordstrom has suffered a steep drop in fourth-quarter profits after heavy discounting took its toll on the US retailer’s bottom line.
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Analysis
Analysis: Walmart's US momentum can be replicated overseas
Walmart described its fourth quarter performance as “solid”, reflecting its momentum in the US, while overseas provided more of a headache.
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Opinion
Opinion: What could the big four learn about presenting food from Eataly?
Italian slow food chain Eataly is yet to come to this country, but the big grocers could learn a lot from what it does elsewhere.
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Analysis
Steinhoff joins Sainsbury's in race for Argos: What the analysts say
Steinhoff has made a cash bid to rival Sainsbury’s efforts to acquire Argos owner Home Retail Group. This is what the analysts said.
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Opinion
Opinion: Why 2016 will be a make-or-break year for Andy Clarke at Asda
Given that Asda was about to unveil the worst quarterly sales performance in its history, boss Andy Clarke was remarkably positive.
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Joules looks poised for £150m stock market listing this spring
Joules, the fashion retailer famous for its colourful clothes, is eyeing an IPO that could value the business at about £150m.
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Primark rebounds after tough Christmas as sales increase
Sales at value giant Primark are expected to be 7.5% up on last year in the first half, despite a challenging Christmas.
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Sainsbury’s chiefs consider options over bid for Argos
Sainsbury’s bosses led by chief executive Mike Coupe are considering how to proceed ahead of a deadline tomorrow to table an offer for Argos.
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's, Joules and Sports Direct
Retail news round-up on February 22, 2016: Sainsbury's to seek extension for Home Retail takeover battle and Joules hires advisers to manage IPO.
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Steinhoff joins battle with Sainsbury's for control of Argos with £1.4bn offer
South African retailer Steinhoff has thrown its hat into the ring for control of Argos after making a higher offer for the business than is on the table from rival suitor Sainsbury’s.
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Opinion
Blog: Improving convenience enhances the customer journey
Hermes’ Mark Pettit explains the how the company’s new service will help shoppers fit home delivery into their increasingly hectic lifestyles.