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NewsTesco report reveals 8.7% gender pay gap
Tesco has revealed a gender pay gap of 8.7% after a study of 225,000 UK workers.
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NewsAldi advert banned for 'promoting alcohol' to children
Aldi has defended one of its Christmas adverts featuring Kevin the Carrot after it was banned for “promoting alcohol” to under-18s.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Sir Philip defends his empire
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Sir Philip Green’s quashing of Arcadia ‘sale’ rumours, and the rivals keen to take his throne.
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NewsHotel Chocolat shrugs off market woes as profits climb
Hotel Chocolat hailed a “successful” Christmas as it posted healthy rises in profits and sales during its first half.
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NewsBunnings losses widen as UK business reviewed
Bunnings’ UK losses widened in its first half as its Australian owner Wesfarmers considers the future of its British operations.
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NewsHouse of Fraser buying director Maria Hollins exits
House of Fraser buying director Maria Hollins has departed the business after just under two years in the role.
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DataData: Top 50 UK retailers’ online performance
Following another bumper month of online sales, we look at how the top retailers’ transactional websites compare.
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OpinionDriving our digital future with delivery solutions
Hermes UK chief information officer looks at the innovative digital solutions set to tighten the supply chain and better connect with consumers.
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AnalysisStore of the Week: Converse's One Star Hotel, London
Not strictly a shop but a pop-up hotel-cum-design installation from Converse, offering a shopping and gig experience and featuring A$AP Nast and Tizzy T
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NewsThe Entertainer rules out swoop on ailing Toys R Us
The Entertainer has denied claims that it is eyeing a purchase of Toys R Us UK, which is urgently seeking a buyer.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales slip as home and tech disappoint
Sales at John Lewis department store stalled last week as the retailer lost momentum in its technology and home categories.
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NewsBunnings opens Homebase clearance sites to shift stock
Bunnings owner Wesfarmers has converted a clutch of its Homebase stores into a new ‘Clearance Outlet’ format as it struggles to arrest falling UK sales.
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NewsAsda sales increase during crucial Christmas quarter
Asda has posted a third consecutive quarter of sales growth but suffered a decline in profitability during its crucial Christmas trading period.
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NewsM&S, Next to join biggest regional mall since Bluewater
Developers have unveiled plans to build the UK’s biggest new out-of-town shopping centre since Bluewater, with construction work set to start later this year.
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OpinionOpinion: Arcadia ‘sale’ reaction sends message on deals
Arcadia billionaire Sir Philip Green was on typically pugnacious form this week as he dismissed a report that he is seeking to sell up.
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NewsFrank Field urges pension deficit deal probes
Frank Field MP has urged The Pensions Regulator to scrutinise any M&A deals involving pension deficits following the collapses of Carillion and BHS.
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NewsDunelm half-year profits fall, finance chief steps down
Dunelm’s profits took a tumble in its first half, despite climbing like-for-like and online sales.
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NewsMaplin in talks with EWM as it races to secure sale
Maplin is understood to be in crunch talks with potential new suitors, including Edinburgh Woollen Mill, as the struggling electricals firm urgently seeks a “solvent sale”.
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AnalysisHow-to guide: Thriving online in the United States
As the world’s largest single recipient of foreign direct investment for more than a decade, the US is an important market for overseas investment.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is your loyalty scheme still relevant?
Loyalty has long been at the heart of retail, but as pressure mounts and competition hots up, retaining existing customers has climbed up the agenda.