All articles by Becky Waller-Davies – Page 4
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Amazon Go in New York to accept cash
Amazon Go’s New York outpost will accept cash after the etail giant was accused of discriminating against those without bank accounts.
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Selfridges palm oil free nine months ahead of target
Selfridges has become the first major British retailer to make own-brand food free of palm oil.
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Walmart mulls Asda sale after failed Sainsbury’s mega-merger
Walmart is exploring the possibility of exiting from Asda after the CMA blocked its merger with fellow big four grocer Sainsbury’s.
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New Look completes debt restructure
New Look has completed its restructuring, slashing its debt to enable it to invest in its turnaround strategy.
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Interview
Interview: Watches of Switzerland boss on why it's time for an IPO
Recent retail IPOs have failed to live up to their potential – Watches of Switzerland boss Brian Duffy tells Retail Week why his group’s mooted float will break that run.
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Tesco urges online sales tax to fund business rates cut
Tesco has called for a 2% online sales tax to help fund a 20% business rates cut.
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Next overperforms after online drives sales
Next has reported rising sales despite falling store figures thanks to its online business.
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Sainsbury’s profit nosedives as Asda deal costs mount
Sainsbury’s pre-tax profits have plummeted with like-for-likes dipping in its full-year results.
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Gallery
In pictures: H&M beds in on Regent Street with homeware concept
H&M Home has opened a flagship store on Regent Street complete with in-store florist, café and event area.
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Superquinn chain founder Feargal Quinn dies
Retailer and former Irish senator Feargal Quinn has died at home following a short illness.
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Sainsbury's-Asda merger blocked by CMA
The CMA has blocked the proposed mega-merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda, which would have created a £10bn grocery giant.
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Analysis
Analysis: How Primark and Boohoo are beating the market
Primark and Boohoo have both reported market-beating results as their fast fashion offers resonated with customers around the globe.
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Debenhams poised to launch CVA this week
Debenhams is poised to launch its CVA this week as it battles to secure its future, Retail Week has learned.
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Analysis
Analysis: Can Topshop get back in fashion?
When you’re forced to buy back a hefty chunk of the jewel in your crown for just 76p, you know that something has gone horribly wrong.
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Philip Green paid just 76p to buy back Leonard Green stake
Sir Philip Green paid $1, or 76p, to buy back a 25% stake in Topshop that he sold to US private equity firm Leonard Green in 2012.
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Analysis
Analysis: How did Asos get it so wrong?
Following a shock profit warning in December, Asos’ half-year results laid bare the extent of its problems.
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Debenhams owners hire turnaround expert
Debenhams’ new owners are set to appoint a turnaround chief just one day after seizing control of the business.
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Leonard Green ditches Topshop stake
US investment firm Leonard Green has sold its 25% stake in Topshop and Topman for an undisclosed sum to the brands’ parent company Arcadia.
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Analysis
Analysis: What next for Debenhams?
Debenhams’ lenders took control of the department store business today through a pre-pack administration, and a sale is now likely to be pursued.
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Debenhams put up for sale following administration
Debenhams has been put up for sale after lenders took control of the department store group through a pre-pack administration.