All Retail Week articles in December 18 2015
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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Analysis
Analysis: Retail Week Live headliners include Ted Baker, Tesco and more
From tumultuous turnarounds to political hotshots, here are five of the headline speakers at Retail Week Live you can’t afford to miss.
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News
Sports Direct clarifies role of new property boss Michael Murray
Sports Direct has moved to clarify the role played at the retailer by Michael Murray – the boyfriend of founder Mike Ashley’s daughter.
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News
Holland & Barrett private equity owner eyes possible £1bn sale
Health food retailer Holland & Barrett’s private equity owner is lining up the possible sale of the business this year, according to reports.
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News
M&S loyalty card chief departs amid allegation she used racist language
Marks & Spencer has lost the head of its loyalty card scheme, Suzanna Broer, amid a report she allegedly used racist language at work.
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News
The Fragrance Shop Christmas sales boosted by luxury brands demand
The Fragrance Shop has reported a 7.7% rise in like-for-likes over the Christmas trading period after strong sales from luxury brands.
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News
Debenhams aims to recruit ex-Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire to board
Department store chain Debenhams is in talks to recruit former Kingfisher boss Sir Ian Cheshire to its boardroom, according to reports.
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Opinion
Opinion: Making celebrity tie-ups work for retail businesses
Why there needs to be a meaningful relationship between celebrity and brand for consumers to care about an endorsement partnership.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Aldi, Debenhams, M&S and more
Retail news round-up on January 4, 2016: Aldi's expansion plans, M&S fires loyalty scheme head and Debenhams in talks with Sir Ian Cheshire.
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News
Asda increases disaster fund to £500,000 to help recovery in flooded areas
Asda has bolstered its emergency local disaster fund to £500,000 to help recovery in communities hit by December’s floods.
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News
Government to review airport retail VAT practices following ‘rip-off’ fears
The Government has launched a review into how VAT is applied by retailers in airports following controversy last summer.
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News
Infographic: John Lewis reports 2.3% sales increase in Christmas week
Sales at John Lewis rose 2.3% to £129.2m in Christmas week, a performance which the retailer said was “suppressed” by the timing of clearance.
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News
Sports Direct boss Ashley vows to be ‘best retail employer after John Lewis’
Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley has pledged to make the retailer a great employer after criticism of its alleged employment practices.
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News
Jacqueline Gold and BRC’s Helen Dickinson awarded New Year’s Honours
Retail industry leaders are among several business figures to have been recognised in the 2016 New Year’s Honours List.
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Opinion
Opinion: Why it's Back to the Future for retail in 2016
Star Wars has recently caught people’s imagination in retail but the film franchise that holds greater resonance is surely Back to the Future.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on John Lewis sales, Retail sales forecast and Sports Direct
Retail news round-up on December 31, 2015: John Lewis’ Christmas week sales rise, retail sales growth to fall and Aldi’s expansion in Scotland
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News
Notonthehighstreet records strong Christmas and annual sales growth
Etailer Notonthehighstreet.com has reported strong Christmas trading and expects a good full-year performance.
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News
Competition and Markets Authority to investigate sale of Sainsbury’s pharmacies
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has referred Celesio’s planned acquisition of Sainsbury’s pharmacy business for detailed scrutiny.
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News
Morrisons donates £100,000 in emergency assistance for flood-hit communities
Grocer Morrisons is to donate £100,000 to help those affected by flooding in Greater Manchester, Yorkshire, Lancashire, Scotland and Cumbria.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Selfridges and Sainsbury's
Retail news round-up on December 30, 2015: Selfridges’ record sales and probe into Sainsbury’s pharmacy sale
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News
Growth in disposable income slows as consumers warned of 'festive hangover'
Consumers have been warned to prepare for a “festive hangover” after the growth in levels of disposable income slowed during November.