All Retail Week articles in 8-14 December 2018
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsEx-BHS owner Chappell ordered to pay for breaking pensions law
Former BHS owner Dominic Chappell must pay £124,000 for breaking pensions law when the department store group collapsed.
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NewsBoots website crashes following No7 Christmas deal demand
Boots’ UK website has crashed during the vital Christmas trading period after the retailer launched a pre-Christmas deal on its own-brand No7 gift set.
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NewsSainsbury’s shares fall as CMA fears set in
Sainsbury’s share price fell 7% yesterday amid fears that the regulator could put a stop to its plans to merge with Asda.
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NewsTFG management reshuffle as Hobbs’ Meg Lustman exits
The Foschini Group London is reshuffling its management team as Hobbs chief executive Meg Lustman exits.
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Retail VoiceThree ways data can transform UK high street revenues
With industry closures, bankruptcies and bailouts in the past 12 months, 2019 is forecast to be another rough year for retail. But in times of uncertainty opportunities to innovate often present themselves.
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AnalysisComeback kid: Missguided's Nitin Passi on a difficult year
Missguided founder Nitin Passi has had a challenging year but is, he insists, “energised” for a fightback in 2019.
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NewsMissguided enlists Andy Bond as strategic adviser
Missguided has recruited Pepkor Europe chief executive Andy Bond as a strategic adviser, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsA messy, disruptive exit? Retail leaders' Brexit verdict
As prime minister Theresa May successfully overcomes a vote of no confidence, retail leaders have weighed in on another week of Brexit drama.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Will Brexit steal Christmas?
Both Mike Ashley and Primark have warned that November trading has been challenging. With political chaos and consumer uncertainty rife, will Brexit ruin Christmas?
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NewsAshley pleads with Debenhams boss – accept our help or fail
Mike Ashley has written to the board of Debenhams, urging them to accept funds from Sports Direct or risk not surviving.
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GalleryStore Gallery: The best Christmas window displays
Although Christmas has lost its shine for many retailers this year, shop windows have kept their sparkle. Here are some of the high street highlights.
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NewsIkea expands city centre format with second London store
Ikea will open its second Planning Studio format store in Bromley as part of its strategy to expand its bricks-and-mortar presence in city centres.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is Julian Dunkerton right about Superdry?
While founders are frequently lauded as geniuses, they so often cause trouble for a brand further down the line.
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NewsSports Direct reveals first-half profits boost
Sports Direct has reported a rise in first-half earnings but cautioned that there will be “significant challenges” in turning around House of Fraser.
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NewsOcado posts fourth-quarter sales rise as orders increase
Ocado has reported a 12% increase in sales during its fourth quarter.
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NewsBonmarché warns on profits as Brexit fears take toll
Fashion retailer Bonmarché has warned that it may plunge into loss this year in “unprecedented” trading conditions.
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NewsFarfetch acquires online marketplace Stadium Goods
Farfetch has struck a deal to acquire upscale sneaker and streetwear online marketplace Stadium Goods.