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Analysis
Analysis: Screwfix proves rapid growth and family values can co-exist
Screwfix is among the UK’s fastest-growing retailers and its family-style culture has played a key role in its ongoing success.
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News
Lidl unveils £20m brand campaign as sales surge to £4bn
Lidl’s first UK brand campaign sees the discount retailer focus on quality fresh produce with a TV ad campaign entitled #LidlSurprises.
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News
Mamas & Papas demands up to 50% rent reductions as part of CVA
Mamas & Papas is demanding rent reductions of up to 50% and a move to monthly rents as part of its 60-store Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) proposals.
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News
Abercrombie Kids to open first UK store in Beatles' old home
Abercrombie & Fitch is launching its first childrenswear store in the UK later this month in the former home of The Beatles’ music label.
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Opinion
Comment: Might Morrisons finally be fending off the Aldi and Lidl threat?
Today’s Kantar grocery market data told another tale of discounter growth as sales at Aldi and Lidl surged once again, but Morrisons may be quietly pleased.
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Gallery
In pictures: Inditex-owned Stradivarius makes its UK debut
Fashion giant Inditex opened the first UK store for its womenswear brand Stradivarius today at Westfield Stratford.
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News
TK Maxx owner to open raft of new stores as sales increase 6%
TJX Europe, the parent company of TK Maxx and HomeSense, recorded a jump in like-for-likes as it prepares to roll out new stores.
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Opinion
Comment: A perfect storm has left the grocery market in the doldrums
Further challenges face the grocery market, despite favourable comparatives, a rising population and now on-going economic growth.
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News
Shop Direct’s Alex Baldock dives into the ice bucket challenge
Alex Baldock of Shop Direct was caught up in the ice bucket challenge tidal wave, gamely accepting a drenching in the name of charity.
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News
Property experts to pilot high street collective ownership scheme
A group of property experts within the Government’s Future High Streets Forum is to pilot a town centre collective ownership scheme among landlords.
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News
Dune picks New York for launch of first US store
Footwear and accessories retailer Dune will launch its first US store next month in New York’s SoHo neighbourhood.
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Opinion
Comment: How do supermarkets measure up to fashion specialists?
Lidl’s move into the fashion sector has grabbed headlines, but how will the discounter fit into the greater fashion retail market?
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News
French Connection to open pop-up convenience store at Old Street station
Fashion retailer French Connection is opening its first pop-up “convenience store” in Old Street station to allow commuters to pick up online orders.
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Analysis
Analysis: Supermarkets fight it out on the fashion front
Lidl’s push into fashion could open up a new front against established grocers. Retail Week compares the tactics of the supermarkets
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Analysis
Shopper verdict: As Lidl launches into fashion, would you buy its clothes?
Lidl launched its first womenswear fashion range in stores this week, as it makes a play for the value fashion market.
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News
Asda only big-four grocer to grow share as Tesco's sales plunge
Asda was the only grocer from the big four to grow market share in the past three months as Tesco’s sales dropped 4%, according to Kantar Worldpanel.
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News
Lush co-founder Liz Bennett retires after 20 years at the beauty retailer
Lush co-founder Liz Bennett has retired from the ethical beauty retailer after 20 years at the business.
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News
McColl's makes 'good progress' as sales jump in third quarter
McColl’s said it made “good progress” in its third quarter to May 26 as total sales jumped 4.3%.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on TJ Hughes, Aldi and Next
Retail news round-up on August 27, 2014: TJ Hughes hires digital marketing agency; Aldi to roll out ‘healthier tills’ and Spree.co.za to stock Next merchandise.
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Opinion
Comment: Why Asda is playing a long game for retail success
In the wake of continual change to the retail landscape, successful retailing is more than ever like running a marathon, not a sprint.