All Retail Week articles in May 1 2015
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsFortnum & Mason unveils innovative new website after ÂŁ1.2m relaunch
Fortnum & Mason has launched a new fully responsive website as it aims to put innovation âback at the heart of the businessâ.
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NewsDeadline looms for Poundland's decision over 99p Stores deal
Poundland has until May 8 to decide if it will pull out of its bid to acquire 99p Stores, or face a detailed probe from the competition authorities.
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NewsBlog: Is the future of Morrisons' Market Street under David Potts' microscope?
Morrisonsâ decision to employ a market research firm to conduct surveys with its customers is, on the face of things, nothing out of the ordinary.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The top 10 fastest-growing retailers in the UK, 2015
Our list of the fastest-growing retailers in the UK highlights businesses that have excelled at increasing profits in the past year.
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AnalysisStart-up of the Week: Online marketplace provider Mirakl
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Mirakl is in the spotlight.
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NewsSainsburyâs boss Coupe sentenced to two years in Egyptian jail
Sainsburyâs chief executive Mike Coupe has been sentenced to two years in an Egyptian jail after being dragged into a bizarre embezzlement case.
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NewsNext sales up 4.1% in first quarter buoyed by warm spring weather
Next reported total sales were up 4.1% in the first 13 weeks of the year, driven by a longer Sale period.
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NewsHomebase outpaces Argos' sales growth as Home Retail profits jump 14%
Homebase has outpaced Argosâ sales growth as parent company Home Retail recorded a jump in annual pre-tax profits after a focus on cutting costs and growing gross margins.
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NewsN Brown full-year profits hit by investment and weak autumn trading
N Brownâs full-year profits have taken a hit after it invested in its change programme and was impacted by weak autumn trading.
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NewsThorntons sales drop despite 'positive' Easter and Valentine's Day trading
Thorntons retail sales dropped 5.4% during the third quarter, despite âpositiveâ trading in the build-up to Valentineâs Day and Easter weekend.
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NewsBonmarché replaces chairman with ex-House of Fraser boss John Coleman
Bonmarché chairman Tim Mason has stepped down from the retailer and will be replaced by former House of Fraser boss John Coleman.
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NewsHome Retail profits jump 14% as Homebase outpaces Argos: What the analysts say
Homebase has outpaced Argos in terms of sales growth to drive parent company Home Retailâs group profits up 14%. This is what the analysts said.
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NewsLow level of customer debt reflects turn in economy, says N Brown boss Angela Spindler
N Brownâs lowest level of customers in arrears is a sign of a turn in the economy, said N Brown chief executive Angela Spindler.
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AnalysisAnalysis: 7 disastrous overseas retail forays
Sainsburyâs ill-fated launch in Egypt had nothing to do with Mike Coupe, but the jail sentence that hangs over him is a reminder of the perils of badly considered international expansion.
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NewsHome Retail boss John Walden pushes button on Argos digital store rollout
Home Retail boss John Walden has pressed the button on Argosâs digital store roll-out and is confident he has found the right format for the multichannel age.
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AnalysisJohn Walden explains Argos's digital store rollout in two minutes
Argos chief executive John Walden tells Retail Week how its digital store programme is progressing and how customers have reacted.
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NewsMorrisons brings back staffed express checkouts as service drive continues
Morrisons boss David Potts has re-introduced staffed express tills in all its supermarkets in his latest bid to improve customer service.
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NewsConsumer confidence stays level but shoppers wary of big-ticket buys
Consumer confidence has remained level in April but shoppers became less sure about big-ticket purchases, according to the latest figures.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail News on Made.com, Sainsbury's, CBI retail figures and more
Retail news round-up on April 30, 2015: Made.com, Sainsburyâs, CBI retail figures and more
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NewsTaxi service Uber tests same-day luxury shopping delivery
Uber is reportedly looking to launch a same-day delivery service for luxury goods from retailers such as Louis Vuitton and Tiffanyâs.