All Retail Week articles in April 29 2016
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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VideoWatch: BHS chief exec on the struggle with rents and the pension deficit
BHS chief exec Darren Topp spoke at Retail Week Live in March 2016 on his vision for how he could turn around the fortunes of the retailer.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What BHS's administration means for high streets and landlords
It was once one of the biggest names on the high street, but talk has turned to how BHSâs administration will impact locations across the UK.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Five things that led to the collapse of BHS
As department store chain BHS files for administration, we examine what has gone wrong for the 88-year-old retailer.
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NewsFnac lodges final bid for Darty as bidding war with Conforama hots up
Fnac has upped its stake in electricals retailer Darty to 17.7% and lodged a third and final bid in its battle to acquire the business.
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OpinionOpinion: BHS faces battle to find a place on the high street of the future
In 2000, the year that tycoon Sir Philip Green bought BHS, Asos was launched and Amazon had only been trading for five years.
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NewsBHS pension scheme facing investigation from regulator
The Pensions Regulator has opened a probe into beleaguered department store chain BHSâs pension scheme, which is facing a deficit of ÂŁ571m.
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VideoWatch: What next for BHS and is it possible to right the ship?
As BHS files for administration, Mintel retail analyst Nick Carroll discusses whatâs next for the struggling retailer.
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NewsMPs speak out over BHS collapse as government urges buyers to come forward
MPs have voiced their concern over the collapse of BHS, while a government minister has urged potential buyers to come forward.
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NewsDisposable income grows in March but essential item inflation returns
Shoppersâ spending power increased in March but inflation on essential items crept above zero for the first time since the end of 2014.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Tesco and Forever 21
Retail round-up on April 25, 2016: BHS's administrator reportedly receives "interest" from potential buyers and Tesco ends special Clubcard Boost scheme.
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NewsBoohoo profits and sales up as international business accelerates
Fashion etailer Boohoo has unveiled a healthy jump in full-year profits and sales as its international business bore fruit.
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NewsTesco scraps double Clubcard points to target everyday low prices
Tesco has scrapped its Clubcard Boost scheme to offer âbetter value all year roundâ and prices to rival the discounters.
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NewsCarpetright maintains profit expectations as like-for-likes creep up
Carpetrightâs profit expectations are unchanged as the group reported a 0.7% increase in UK like-for-likes during its fourth quarter.
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VideoTesco's Matt Davies believes it is 'on the cusp of something special'
Tesco is facing the fight of its life to claw back shoppers after what has been a torrid couple of years for the Big Four retailer.
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VideoVirgin Atlanticâs CEO on delivering profits without losing customer focus
Virgin Atlanticâs brand has always been about its people, its customer experience and its sense of fun, explains its chief exec.
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VideoThe Chinese opportunity â Alibaba's UK boss Amee Chande
Online marketplace Alibaba, founded in China in 1999, is one of the worldâs biggest and most intriguing retailers.
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VideoFrom gigabytes to dragon fire â in conversation with House of Fraser chiefs
The success of House of Fraser has been led by the speed of its digital transformation, as Nigel Oddy and Andy Harding explain.
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VideoRaising the bar in own-brand product â Asda's chief customer officer
Own-brand product has always been a key battleground and differentiator in the competitive grocery market, as Andy Murray explains.
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VideoHarrods: creating a world-class online luxury shopping experience
The iconic department store in Knightsbridge offers an unrivalled experience for its shoppers, but how best to translate this online?
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VideoRescue, rebuild, renew â Co-op Food's Steve Murrells on its turnaround
After a tumultuous few years, the crisis-hit Co-op is getting back on track, and its food boss Steve Murrells examines the grocerâs turnaround.