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Analysis
Analysis: How to fix the broken property model
With both landlords and retailers seemingly unhappy, what can be done to make the UK’s property model fit for purpose? Mark Faithfull reports.
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News
Kari Daniels promoted to CEO of Tesco Ireland
Tesco has promoted Kari Daniels to become chief executive of its Irish business.
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Analysis
Obituary: Retailers pay tribute to Don McCarthy
Retailers have paid tribute to respected retail industry veteran Don McCarthy, who died aged 63 at the weekend.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Foot Locker's new London flagship
US sportswear and footwear retailer Foot Locker has opened a store of two halves in central London.
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Opinion
Opinion: Can Tesco crack the discount code?
The rumours that Tesco is launching a discount fascia have revved into overdrive, leaving the market pondering what it might mean for the grocery giant.
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Opinion
Opinion: Are you prepared for a hard Brexit?
A hard Brexit is obviously the least-favoured option for many in British government or in the EU.
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News
Ikea to open on Tottenham Court Road in city centre push
Ikea will open a new store on London’s Tottenham Court Road as part of a global city centre strategy.
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News
M&S unveils start-up investment venture
Marks & Spencer has struck a joint venture to discover and develop start-ups in its latest initiative to build its digital operations.
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News
Ex-House of Fraser boss Don McCarthy dies, aged 63
Former House of Fraser executive chairman Don McCarthy has died at the age of 63 following a battle with cancer.
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Opinion
Opinion: It's the beginning of the end for retail's dinosaurs
Last month I had the privilege of speaking at Retail Week’s Be Inspired conference. Our panel discussion – ‘working with dinosaurs: how to overcome unconscious bias’ – brought back some vivid memories of my formative years at Ann Summers.
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News
Tesco prepares to launch discount chain within weeks
Tesco could launch a new discount chain as early as September as Britain’s biggest grocer prepares to go toe-to-toe with Aldi and Lidl.
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News
Amazon's Gurr warns of 'civil unrest' over Brexit
Amazon’s UK boss Doug Gurr has warned there will be “civil unrest” if Britain leaves the EU without a trade deal.
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Analysis
Analysis: Facebook's plan to rip up the retail rulebook
It may only have been an application to the US Patent Office, but it is one that indicates Facebook has big plans to revolutionise ecommerce.
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News
House of Fraser landlords launch legal challenge to CVA
Landlords have lodged a legal challenge in a bid to overturn House of Fraser’s company voluntary arrangement (CVA).
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News
Agenda: Joules, McColl's, Hammerson, grocery data
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Joules, McColl’s, property giant Hammerson and Kantar-Nielsen all coming up.
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Analysis
Can Sports Direct’s new stores elevate profits?
Sports Direct posted a healthy rise in underlying earnings in its preliminary results, which the retailer largely attributed to its next-generation store portfolio.
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News
Retail sales dip in June, strongest quarter since 2015
Retail sales edged down in June as shoppers prioritised the World Cup and hot weather over non-food purchases.
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News
Burberry destroys £29m of stock to avoid discounting
Burberry burned £28.6m worth of clothing, accessories and perfumes last year in favour of selling them at a cut price and risking damage to its brand.
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Analysis
In pictures: The products and trends of Christmas 2018
In an ultra-competitive retail environment, the golden quarter is make or break for many, but what products and trends will win out?
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Video
The Retail Week: Time for Mike Ashley to quit gambling?
Mike Ashley likes a flutter in both his private and professional life, which has frequently worked in his favour. But Sports Direct’s profits took a £85.4m hit on its near-30% Debenhams stake over the year. We discuss whether it’s time for Ashley to quit gambling.