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News
House of Fraser strikes deal with landlords over CVA
A legal battle between House of Fraser and landlords opposed to its controversial CVA has been settled out of court.
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Opinion
Opinion: Can Tesco achieve continental success?
At the very moment that Brexit is gesticulating two “je-m’en-foutiste” fingers across the English Channel, the UK’s leading retailer has chosen to launch two initiatives of distinctly continental inspiration.
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Agenda: Card Factory, SCS and BRC KPMG
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Card Factory and SCS, plus the BRC KPMG retail sales figures.
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Gallery
In pictures: Retailers set up shop at festivals
With festival season well under way, John Ryan looks at the opportunities for retailers to sell their wares and win new customers at carnivals.
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Amazon tax bill drops despite spike in profits
Amazon has declared its lowest UK tax bill for five years, despite almost doubling its profits.
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Analysis
Analysis: How retailers can create a digital culture
In this exclusive extract from his new book, 100 Practical Ways to Improve Customer Experience, Martin Newman highlights how businesses can stay relevant in the new environment.
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Video
The Retail Week: Is House of Fraser worth saving?
As House of Fraser teeters on the brink, the team discuss whether the department store business deserves to retain its place on the high street.
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Opinion
Opinion: What the interest rate rise means for retailers
As was widely expected, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee finally decided to raise the interest rate by 0.25 basis points to 0.75% – the highest it’s been since 2009.
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News
B&Q changes loyalty scheme as part of low-prices push
B&Q is to make changes to one of its loyalty schemes as it adopts an overt ‘everyday low prices’ strategy.
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Updated: HoF in rescue talks with Alteri, Philip Day
House of Fraser has held talks with rescue fund Alteri in its search for a new owner.
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Analysis
Four steps to solve the online profitability problem
Growing digital sales used to be all about land-grabbing. But as online matures, retailers need to ensure that growth is profitable.
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Indicator
Are department stores reinventing fast enough?
With online becoming an integral part of retail, and pureplay competition rife, investing in the right digital capabilities is crucial for success. Nowhere is this truer than for department stores, a sector that relies heavily on footfall.
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Indicator
Department stores ranking 2018
The department store sector relies heavily on footfall. But with online becoming an integral part of retail, and pureplay competition rife, investing in the right digital capabilities is vital for success. The rank demonstrates where they are focusing their attention, whether that’s engaging digital marketing, or offering a connected experience across online and offline.
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House of Fraser on the brink as rescue deal collapses
House of Fraser’s future has been plunged into doubt after potential new owner C.Banner pulled out of a takeover deal.
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Iceland starts selling plastic-free chewing gum
Iceland has started selling plastic-free chewing gum as it steps up its war on single-use plastic consumption.
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Analysis
How can retailers prepare for a ‘no deal’ Brexit?
Retailers are being forced to treat a ‘no deal’ Brexit as a real possibility, so what can they do to prepare themselves for it?
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News
Debenhams credit rating downgraded by Moody’s
Debenhams has had its credit rating downgraded by Moody’s in the latest blow to the beleaguered department store chain.
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News
Apple closes in on $1trn valuation as profits surge
Apple has registered a spike in third-quarter sales and profits, pushing its valuation closer to the symbolic $1trn mark.
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News
House of Fraser in ‘default’ on loans, Moody’s says
House of Fraser has been judged to be in technical default on its loans as the embattled business fights to stave off financial ruin.
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News
Next sales boosted by ‘exceptionally warm weather’
Next has posted an increase in second-quarter sales, buoyed by a “prolonged period of exceptionally warm weather” throughout June and July.