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NewsWhite Stuff delivers strong Christmas like-for-likes and online growth
White Stuff reported strong Christmas trading online and in-store as like-for-likes jumped 11% alongside a sharp increase in online sales.
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NewsAnalysis: The detail behind Sainsbury's interest in Home Retail Group
Sainsbury’s has revealed more detail as the grocer puts forward its case to acquire Argos and Homebase owner Home Retail Group.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Home Retail Group rejects Sainsbury's bid interest
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Sainsbury’s acquisition interest in Argos and Homebase parent Home Retail Group.
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OpinionBlog: Reflecting on the success of delivering Christmas 2015
Hermes head of marketing Joanne Morley discusses a successful peak trading period for both retailers and the delivery giant.
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NewsSainsbury’s like-for-likes dip over Christmas: What the analysts say
Sainsbury’s like-for-likes slipped 0.4% in the third quarter but total sales rose over Christmas. Here’s the City’s reaction.
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NewsRetail Diary: Vitsœ's bargain trick, Bolland's future and JL boss bromance
Vitsœ shuns the bargain bandwagon, while departing M&S chief kicks off speculation and John Lewis’ boss has kind words for Mike Ashley.
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NewsSainsbury's boss Coupe: Home Retail Group remains a 'compelling' target
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe has refused to reveal if it will table a formal bid for Home Retail but said it remains a “compelling transaction”.
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NewsSports Direct takes stakes in US firms Iconix and Dick’s Sporting Goods
Mike Ashley-owned Sports Direct has revealed it has taken an 11.5% stake in US sports firm Iconix and a 2.3% stake in Dick’s Sporting Goods.
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NewsGame sales slide over Christmas but claims trends are improving
Game Digital has reported a slide in sales over the Christmas period but the retailer claimed trends are improving in the market.
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NewsDunelm like-for-likes down 0.8% as home delivery soars
Dunelm has reported a 0.8% drop in like-for-likes for the 13 weeks to January 2, and results including the 53rd week of the last financial year.
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NewsTed Baker retail sales increase 10.1% over Christmas as margins hold up
Ted Baker has unveiled a 10.1% retail sales rise over Christmas and said margins were in line with expectations.
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NewsShoe Zone posts full-year profits drop and plans new big-store format
Shoe Zone has suffered a slide in full-year profits after sales fell amid “difficult” trading conditions for the footwear industry.
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NewsShop Direct delivers strong Christmas driven by m-commerce
Etailer Shop Direct has reported a strong Christmas, helped by its m-commerce experience, as sales advanced 6% in the seven weeks to December 25.
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NewsSainsbury's like-for-likes dip 0.4% over Christmas in 'highly competitive' market
Sainsbury’s suffered a 0.4% dip in third quarter like-for-like sales, but hailed volume and transaction growth in a “highly competitive” market.
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GalleryStore of the week: Muji sets sail for pastures new at Chinese flagship
Japanese retailer Muji has launched a striking new flagship on Huaihai Road in Shanghai as it sets its sights on expansion into China.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco and Amazon
Retail news round-up on January 13, 2016: Tesco seeks The Great British Diversity Experiment project help to curb food waste and Amazon to buy 75% of France's Colis Prive.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five things that helped Morrisons grow sales over Christmas
Morrisons like-for-like sales increased for the first time in more than a year after edging up 0.2% during the Christmas period.
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NewsTesco-owned Giraffe’s managing director Andrew Jacobs steps down
Giraffe’s co-founder and managing director Andrew Jacobs is stepping down following widening losses at the restaurant chain owned by Tesco.
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AnalysisBoohoo.com considers bricks-and-mortar presence as sales surge 45%
Fast fashion etailer Boohoo.com has not ruled out launching a bricks-and-mortar presence after Christmas sales surged 45%.
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NewsHawkins Bazaar’s owner Tobar reveals management buyout
The management behind Hawkins Bazaar’s parent company Tobar Group has completed a buyout of the retailer, backed by Merino Private Equity.