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News
Weird Fish in secondary management buy-out
The management of clothing retailer Weird Fish has led a secondary management buy-out from investment firm Piper.
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Opinion
Opinion: Just let Woolworths rest in peace
Over the weekend it was revealed that former Woolworths boss Tony Page is keen to relaunch the variety store group on the high street.
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BHS international boss David Anderson heads to Wyevale
BHS International managing director David Anderson has been appointed retail operations director at Wyevale Garden Centres.
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Opinion
Opinion: Debenhams and ‘redesigning’ a department store
There is more to boosting department store sales than offering a better version of the tried, tested and tired.
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News
Consumer confidence falls as cost pressures mount
Consumer confidence fell by one percentage point in the first quarter of 2017, as rising inflation and slowing wage growth bit.
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Boden to open concessions in John Lewis stores
Home shopping specialist Boden is to open concessions in five John Lewis department stores.
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BHS: Sir Philip Green still ‘on the hook’ says MP Field
Former BHS owner Sir Philip Green “has not done enough to hold on to his knighthood” according to MP Frank Field.
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Woolworths could make comeback under ex-boss
A former Woolworths managing director hopes to revive the famous retail name and launch it again on high streets almost 10 years after its collapse.
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Breakfast briefing: Boohoo, Boden and more
Retail news round-up: Boohoo set to reveal increase in profits, Boden opens concessions in John Lewis stores and Woolworths set to make high street come back
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Retail Voice
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Opinion
Opinion: The M&A world of retail comes full circle
As I bow out after more than 30 years in retail, I reflect upon some of the permanent changes and trends that have come full circle within the industry.
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News
M&S signs Lindsey brothers to new sourcing deal
Marks & Spencer has agreed a new contract with Neal and Mark Lindsey, who the retailer brought out of retirement to help overhaul its sourcing.
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Today in retail: Mike Ashley’s quest to break America
Sports Direct’s confirmation that it’s set to acquire Eastern Outfitters is the opening chapter of an adventure that Mike Ashley is keen to embark on.
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Opinion
Blog: Deliver to me, not to my home or office
Parcels can be delivered to rail stations, universities and corner shops – so why can’t it be delivered just to me?
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Analysis
Analysis: Record Store Day and the rise of retro retail
This Saturday, shoppers will flock to independent vinyl stores to snap up the latest and rarest LPs on the tenth annual Record Store Day.
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Analysis
Special report: How shoppers’ senses drive retail sales
The new generation of consumers demands a different kind of sensory experience. Victoria McDermott takes a look at some of the insights gleaned from Retail Week and Mood Media’s new Shopping with Emotion report
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News
Price rises drive first quarterly sales fall since 2013
Price rises across the breadth of the retail sector have led to the first quarterly decline in retail sales since 2013, according to the latest government statistics.
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Sports Direct snaps up US chain for market assault
Sports Direct has confirmed that it is set to acquire some assets of a US sports and outdoor retailer, giving it a springboard to enter the American market.
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Opinion
Opinion: Bucher is not a showman, but he’s thorough
Yesterday morning, new Debenhams boss Sergio Bucher unveiled his vision – Debenhams Redesigned – for the retailer’s next five years.
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News
Polish footwear retailer Rylko readies UK launch
Polish footwear retailer Rylko will launch in the UK, choosing to base its first store outside the capital.