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News
Go Outdoors doubles pre-tax profits after 'significant' online growth
Go Outdoors has doubled annual profits and recorded “significant growth” in home deliveries and in-store collections of online orders.
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Analysis
Exclusive extract: How Marks & Spencer’s values set it apart
Marks & Spencer came from humble beginnings and in this extract from his new book, Timpson chairman John Timpson looks at what set it apart.
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Opinion
New names on the high street prove the industry’s vibrancy
Retail Week’s new website recently broke the news that Andy Bond aims to open a new retailer, which shows competition is alive and well.
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News
Mothercare Ireland exits examinership but plans store closures
Mothercare Ireland has revealed it has successfully exited examinership but plans to close three stores in the country.
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News
Woolworths warns first-half profits could fall up to 35%
Australian grocer Woolworths has issued its third profit warning of the year as its feels the pressures from rivals Coles and Aldi.
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Gallery
Store of the week: Muji perks up its offer with Café&Meal in Singapore
Japanese retailer Muji has expanded its proposition with the launch of the minimalistic Café&Meal coffee shop in Singapore.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Brisbane showcases the best of Australia’s rising retail offer
Previously considered a poor relation to the UK, Australia’s retail proposition has a lot to offer and its international influence is growing.
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News
Christmas retail sales expected to jump 2.5% to £42bn, Mintel finds
UK retail sales are projected to increase 2.5% year on year in December to £42bn, according to market research firm Mintel
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Interview
Sports Direct boss Forsey vows to tackle retailer's tarnished reputation
In a Retail Week video exclusive Sports Direct boss Dave Forsey talks about the need for it to do a better PR job and its future strategy.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Mothercare Ireland and Pep&Co
Retail news round-up on October 29, 2015: Mothercare Ireland exits examinership and Pep&Co eyes 10 Northern Ireland stores.
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Analysis
Analysis: How does F&F fit in with Tesco's Arcadia tie-up?
Tesco’s decision to bring fashion retailers under its roof has raised a few eyebrows, considering the success of its own F&F clothing brand.
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Analysis
The big four up the ante on their Halloween retail offer
Supermarkets are the go-to stores for shoppers in search of Halloween treats and costumes. What have they got on offer this year?
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Analysis
Analysis: How Alteri can put a spring in Brantano and Jones Bootmaker's step
Footwear retailers Brantano and Jones Bootmaker are set for a new lease of life after being taken over by new owner Alteri Investments.
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News
Walgreens Boots Alliance agrees to acquire rival Rite Aid for £11.2bn
Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed a deal to acquire US pharmacy rival Rite Aid in an all-cash deal worth $17.2bn (£11.2bn).
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Analysis
Infographic: Halloween set to raise £460m for retailers this year
Retailers are expected to profit from £460m worth of Halloween-related sales this year, according to forecasts from Conlumino.
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News
Gear4music revenues surge 43% as it records maiden interim results
Musical instruments retailer Gear4music has reported a 43% surge in first-half revenues in its maiden results since floating.
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News
Oxford Street retailers join forces to launch 'first' chip and PIN gift card
Retailers in London’s Oxford Street have joined forces to launch a new-look chip and PIN gift card ahead of the Christmas trading period.
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Interview
Interview: Wiggle's boss on how it's staying ahead in sports etailing
Stefan Barden talks to Retail Week about Wiggle’s impressive sales growth, how it stays ahead of the competition and his views on bricks and mortar retail.
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News
Next third-quarter sales rise: What the analysts say
Next edged up its full-year profit guidance after third quarter like-for-likes increased 6%. This is what the analysts had to say.
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News
Walmart follows rival Amazon in targeting home delivery by drones
Walmart has applied to test drones for home delivery of online orders as it bids to go toe-to-toe with etail giant Amazon in the fulfilment war.