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NewsQuiz laments ‘challenging’ market as store sales slump
Quiz has suffered a fall in sales during its first half as “very challenging” conditions on the high street impacted its top line.
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NewsWalmart US boss Greg Foran steps down
The boss of Walmart’s core US business Greg Foran is stepping down after eight years with the retail titan.
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NewsHMV launches Europe’s largest music store
HMV will launch Europe’s largest music and entertainment store this morning as new owner Doug Putman vows to put “experience” at the heart of the business.
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OpinionMove of the Week: Is Kingfisher’s new CFO a jack of all trades?
When your boardroom has as many empty chairs as it has full, it makes sense to hire people with a good breadth of skills.
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NewsAnalysis: Notonthehighstreet profits climb despite flat sales
Notonthehighstreet.com has recorded a jump in full-year operating EBITDA spurred by cost efficiencies as the business gears up for growth.
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VideoIs Hays Travel bonkers to buy 555 Thomas Cook stores?
After Hays Travel bought more than 500 Thomas Cook stores, potentially saving thousands of jobs, following its recent collapse, the team debate if the move is savvy or reckless, and what the deal means for the wider high street.
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OpinionLeader: Thomas Cook deal is vote of confidence in high streets
The acquisition of Thomas Cook by Hays Travel is potentially great news for high streets, one shaft of sunlight to pierce the clouds hanging over town centres.
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NewsDunelm sales rise after ‘particularly strong’ first quarter
Dunelm saw both like-for-like and total sales increase in what it described as a “particularly strong” first quarter of trading.
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NewsN Brown back in the black as online powers growth
N Brown reported a return to profit in its interim results, citing its focus on ecommerce as one of the key reasons for its turnaround.
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NewsThe Uptick: Eco-conscious stores and influencer fashion wars
Welcome back to The Uptick, Retail Week’s monthly newsletter bringing a fresh perspective on retail to your inbox by focusing on the stories, people, innovation and inspiration that make the sector such a vibrant place to be.
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InterviewInterview: Gousto founder’s ingredients for grocery success
Gousto’s chief executive and founder Timo Boldt talks attracting tech talent, democratising home food delivery and how the big four supermarkets have “lost the licence to innovate”.
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AnalysisWhat retail supply chains must look like in 2020
Retail Week’s Supply Chain 2020 report reveals how retailers are winning in the first and final mile through analysis of the latest trends
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NewsWorld Mental Health Day: Retailers launch staff support scheme
Seven leading retailers have joined together in a bid to improve the mental wellbeing of retail staff, with the help of Samaritans.
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NewsMade.com losses widen despite ‘record’ sales
Made.com’s losses widened despite posting record full-year sales bolstered by international expansion and redevelopment of its flagship London showroom.
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NewsDebenhams wins £50m backing to fund peak trading
Department store group Debenhams has secured an additional £50m of funding that will enable it to trade at full-tilt over the vital Christmas period, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsLinks of London tumbles into administration
Jewellery chain Links of London has tumbled into administration, putting up to 350 jobs at risk in what is another blow to the ailing UK high street.
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NewsShearwood heads for High Court clash with Clarks
Former Clarks boss Mike Shearwood has pressed the button on court action against the footwear giant.