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News
Video: What do shoppers in Hackney think about Tesco?
As Tesco boss Philip Clarke steps down to make way for Dave Lewis, Retail Week visited a store in Hackney to find out what shoppers think about the supermarket.
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Gallery
In pictures: Argos opens first of small-format digital concept stores
Argos has opened the first of its small-format digital concept stores in Liverpool One and Cheapside, London.
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Analysis
Analysis: Tesco's image problem must be addressed by new boss Dave Lewis
The departure of Philip Clarke and appointment of Dave Lewis has highlighted Tesco’s image problem and the task of turning that around.
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Homebase launches interior design academy
Homebase is launching an interior design programme that will offer people aged 16 and over qualifications in the specialism.
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Next womenswear director takes on broader role as Angelides departs
Next womenswear director Liz Catterall is understood to be taking on responsibility for menswear and kidswear in the wake of product director Christos Angelides’ departure.
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Asos and Ocado among attendees of Graze.com's 'Silicon Valley-style' data event
Snack foods etailer Graze.com is holding a ‘Silicon Valley-style’ data knowledge sharing event tonight with retailers including Asos and Ocado due to attend.
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Infographic: Pets at Home expansion plans for 2015
Pets at Home has unveiled its expansion plans for next year after posting a like-for-like sales increase of 4.1% for its first quarter.
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Interview
Q&A: Pets at Home chief executive Nick Wood on its sales growth
Pets at Home reported a like-for-likes increase after strong performance from its loyalty programme. We speak to chief executive Nick Wood.
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Wickes turns to branded products as it eyes store estate expansion
DIY retailer Wickes is doubling the number of branded products it sells in response to customer demand as it eyes further store openings.
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Selfridges paves way for selling 'ultra luxury' brands online with Cartier launch
Selfridges has taken the first steps to launching its ‘ultra-luxury’ Wonder Room online by selling Cartier on its website from this week.
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Poundstretcher guns to be the 'branded Aldi' as it ramps up FMCG offer
Poundstretcher is gunning to be the “branded Aldi”, claiming it cannot be beaten on the price of branded goods as it extends its FMCG offer
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New minister for high streets dismisses calls for 'Tesco tax'
The new high streets minster has dismissed calls for a “Tesco tax” but said an extension to Sunday trading rules must be explored.
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Sports Direct buys stake in golf specialist Direct Golf
Sports Direct has taken an undisclosed equity stake in Direct Golf as the golf retailer aims to grow across Europe.
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Pets at Home like-for-likes jump 4.1% on back of growing loyalty scheme
Pets at Home like-for-likes have grown by 4.1% in its first quarter after building on momentum created by its VIP Club loyalty programme.
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Wickes sales and profits increase in first half
Travis Perkins’ consumer arm, largely comprising of Wickes, has posted rising sales in its first half, with “solid growth” expected for the year.
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High streets may be seeing a resurgence as they react to modern shopper
High streets may be seeing a resurgence as they adapt to modern consumers’ shopping needs.
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Breakfast briefing: Retail news on the Co-op and Amazon
Retail news round-up on July 30, 2014: Amazon launches 3D-printing store, Co-op staff protest over in-store radio
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Co-operative attaches tablets to trolleys for customer feedback trial
The Co-operative Food is testing attaching tablet devices to trolley handles to encourage in-store customer feedback during the shopping trip.
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Opinion
Comment: As it revises full-year profits up again, what is Next doing right?
There’s no doubt that Next is now an established leader on the British high street. Its stores are everywhere and yummy mummies rave about it.
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Analysis: New Morrisons chairman Andy Higginson's 'to do' list
Incoming Morrisons chairman Andy Higginson has a big task on his hands at the grocer. Retail Week looks at what his priorities might be.