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OpinionOpinion: A subdued outlook for retail deals
Brexit uncertainty and a tough year mean that the focus for retailers will be on trading rather than IPOs and deals.
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NewsDominic Chappell arrested as part of HMRC investigation
Former BHS owner Dominic Chappell has been arrested over HMRC allegations that he failed to pay taxes on profits made from the collapsed retailer.
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NewsSFO to conclude its probe into Tesco
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) will decide within weeks whether to pursue a plea arrangement with Tesco and bring further charges against three former Tesco bosses.
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NewsGap's UK losses spiral as like-for-likes fall
Gap’s UK losses increased in its last financial year, as like-for-likes fell across both Gap and Banana Republic.
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VideoThe Retail Week: M&S, Sainsbury’s, Christmas and Asda
The team is joined by analyst Bryan Roberts to discuss M&S’s results, the state of the grocery market and Christmas adverts.
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AnalysisInfographic: Steve Rowe on M&S closures and BRC numbers
The week in words and numbers, November 11 2016: Steve Rowe on making sacrifices for the health of M&S, Kingfisher’s Véronqiue Laury on sticking to the plan and Dixons Carphone on owning Black Friday.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: M&S refocuses
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on the news that M&S will be devoting less store space to clothing and homewares in favour of food.
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NewsAgenda: Asda, B&M and Majestic Wine update
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with Asda, B&M and grocery sales figures all on the agenda.
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NewsToday in retail: John Lewis Christmas advert is revealed
John Lewis unveiled its highly anticipated Christmas campaign this morning, causing not a few teary eyes on morning commutes.
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NewsSuperGroup sales soar in stellar half year
SuperGroup’s sales have rocketed in an impressive half year, where revenues rose across all divisions.
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NewsHalfords profits plunge but like-for-likes creep up
Halfords like-for-likes inched up across the group’s retail and autocentre segments but profits plunged in its half-year results.
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AnalysisIn, out, shake it all about – M&S’s overseas Hokey Cokey
Marks & Spencer is closing company-owned businesses in 10 foreign markets, but boss Steve Rowe says it is not turning its back on international opportunity.
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NewsToday in retail: Sainsbury's and The Donald in the news
The world has spent the day talking about Donald Trump and so have retailers mulling over the implications of his election as US president.
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NewsSainsbury's Coupe: We have no idea of cost inflation
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe admitted he has “no idea” of the inflationary pressures that will emerge next year, but vowed to maintain its price position.
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NewsBurberry profits drop despite soaring UK like-for-likes
Burberry reported a slump in its first-half profits as rising like-for-likes in the UK failed to offset falling sales in Europe and Hong Kong.
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NewsSainsbury’s profits fall as like-for-like sales dip
Sainsbury’s first-half profits dropped while like-for-like sales edged down as the grocer drives its initiative for everyday low prices despite “challenging market conditions”.
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VideoWatch: M&S's half-year results discussed
We reflect on Steve Rowe’s comments about how he intends to turn around Marks & Spencer’s fashion fortunes.
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NewsToday in retail: Rowe upbeat despite fashion sales fall
M&S boss Steve Rowe was on fighting form when I saw him earlier today at the interim results meeting.
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NewsM&S’s Rowe vows to keep prices down despite sterling fall
Marks & Spencer chief executive Steve Rowe has pledged to keep prices down for customers despite sterling’s plunge.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Are Rowe's fashion plans too late for M&S?
Despite Steve Rowe setting out in May plans to recover and grow Marks & Spencer’s struggling clothing division, there remains little visible improvement.