All Retail Week articles in 15-21 June 2019
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsGame advises investors to accept Sports Direct offer
Directors of computer entertainment retailer Game have advised shareholders to accept a takeover offer from Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct that values the business at £51.9m.
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OpinionMissguided supply boss: Don’t demonise fashion’s democratisation
The retail sector’s issues around sustainability and ethics go much deeper than sounding off about a £1 bikini, says Missguided head of product quality and supply base Paul Smith
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NewsAgenda: Carpetright and Gear4Music update the market
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with updates from Carpetright and Gear4Music on the agenda.
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NewsAshley calls for Goals Soccer Centres boardroom cull
Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley has called for a Goals Soccer Centres boardroom cull due to “the perceived lack of transparency” in its ongoing accounting crisis.
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NewsAsos launches ‘responsible edit’ to woo ethical shoppers
Asos has launched an ethically minded and sustainable edit of clothing on its site to provide environmentally concious customers more choice.
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NewsSainsbury’s trials UK’s first meat-free butcher
Supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has opened a meat-free butcher in east London to cater for the growing vegetarian and vegan population.
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AnalysisTesco: How Lewis will untap new growth opportunities
As Dave Lewis’ turnaround of Tesco nears completion, he is turning attention to new growth opportunities. Retail Week looks at where he is focusing his energy.
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OpinionMove of the Week: Kernan brings impressive CV to River Island
River Island has gone outside of the family to appoint its new chief executive.
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VideoWatch: Can Dixons Carphone reconnect with mobile shoppers?
After Dixons Carphone revealed shrinking full-year profits today, the team discuss what boss Alex Baldock needs to do to get customers calling into the retailer again.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Dixons Carphone plans to regain signal
As Dixons Carphone unveils a sharp decline in preliminary profits, chief executive Alex Baldock explains his plans to “stop the bleeding” and transform the struggling business
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NewsMonsoon Accessorize CVA proposal calls for rent cuts
Monsoon Accessorize has published its CVA proposal calling for rent reductions at 135 stores in exchange for £30m in funding and a £10m annual profit-sharing scheme.
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NewsWet weather dampens demand as fashion sales slump
Retail sales slid in May as dismal weather triggered the biggest monthly drop in fashion sales in nearly four years.
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NewsAldi to extend Local stores trial after positive feedback
Aldi is extending the trial of its Local store fascia, following the success of its first such shop that opened in Balham earlier this year.
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NewsDixons Carphone profits plummet as it warns of ‘more pain’
Dixons Carphone’s profits shrank by nearly a quarter last year and the retailer has warned of “more pain in the coming year”.
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NewsBathstore on the brink of administration
Bathstore is near to insolvency and has lined up accountants BDO to handle its administration.
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NewsRiver Island hires Will Kernan as chief executive
River Island has hired former Wiggle and The White Company boss Will Kernan as its chief executive.
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NewsN Brown sales fall despite digital growth
N Brown sales fell in its first quarter despite a healthy performance across its digital channels.
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AnalysisIn quotes: Retail leaders share their best career advice
Chief executives, entrepreneurs and even a rugby world cup winner gathered at Retail Week’s Be Inspired conference to share career stories and advice.
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NewsJD.com hits record $29.2bn sales in 6.18 shopping festival
Chinese ecommerce titan JD.com made a record-breaking $29.2bn (£23.2bn) in sales during its annual 6.18 shopping festival, bolstered by orders from smaller cities.