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InterviewQ&A: Debenhams boss Michael Sharp on multichannel and reducing promotions
Debenhams this week revealed it is revising its promotional strategy as first-half profits plunged owing to excessive discounting. Retail Week speaks to boss Michael Sharp.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Footfall, Joules and Harvey Nichols
Retail news round-up on April 17, 2014: High street enjoys strongest rise in footfall for almost a year, Joules launches into eyewear with ‘extensive’ range, Harvey Nichols launches new e-commerce website
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NewsJoules launches into eyewear with 'extensive' range
Joules is launching into eyewear as it grows the licensing part of the business.
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NewsJJB's ex-boss Sir David Jones accused of taking out £3m loans to pay for gambling debts
JJB’s former executive chairman Sir David Jones took out £3m in loans from Sports Direct’s Mike Ashley and JJB’s founder Dave Whelan “possibly due to gambling”, a jury has heard.
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NewsBurberry like-for-likes up 12% but warns exchange rates will hit profits
Burberry retail like-for-likes jumped 12% in its second half but the retailer sounded caution over the impact of exchange rates on profits.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco and Burberry
Retail news round-up on April 16, 2014: Tesco profits fall as trading environment ‘changes more rapidly than ever before’ and Burberry second half sales rise.
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NewsVideo: Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke on the grocer's full-year profits fall
Tesco reported a fall in full-year profits today. Here, chief executive Philip Clarke talks about the results.
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AnalysisLive blog: Tesco's full-year results
Follow all the reaction to Tesco’s full-year results with deputy editor Jennifer Creevy.
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Analysis
Analysis: BRC-KPMG March Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
UK retail sales fell 1.7% on a like-for-like basis in March, as the later timing of Easter distorted figures, according to BRC-KPMG.
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NewsJD Sports eyes overseas growth as it plans further acquisitions
JD Sports is eyeing further overseas expansion as chief executive Barry Bown said it would continue its acquisition spree.
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AnalysisDebenhams half-year figures: What the analysts say
A flurry of promotions hit Debenhams’ half year results, with the department store group reporting a 24.5% fall in pre tax profit. Retail Week rounds up what the analysts are saying.
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NewsInflation drops below 2% target for third consecutive month
Inflation fell to 1.6% in March, down from 1.7% in February and the third consecutive month it has been below the Bank of England’s 2% target.
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NewsHouse of Fraser full year EBITDA rises as online and own brand thrive
Department store House of Fraser’s full year adjusted EBITDA rose 8.3% to £60.2m driven by own brand and online.
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AnalysisPeople: The seven biggest retail job moves in March
The turmoil at the Co-op hasn’t abated since former boss Euan Sutherland left the business in March. Here’s what it means for the business, and other high profile moves last month.
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NewsDebenhams revises promotional strategy as profits tumble
Debenhams is revising its promotional strategy as first-half profits plunged owing to excessive discounting and weakness in its multichannel offer.
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NewsSports Direct is to begin selling on credit via its website
Sports Direct is to begin selling on credit via its website later this year, as the retailer emulates model successfully used by Next.
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NewsMarch retail like-for-likes fall 1.7% due to tough Easter comparatives
March retail sales fell 1.7% on a like-for-like basis due to the timing of Easter, which falls later this year.
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GalleryIn pictures: Burberry launches Shanghai flagship with weather-respondent facade
Burberry is launching a new flagship store in the Kerry Centre, Shanghai which features a facade that responds to natural light and the weather.
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OpinionBlog: Rana Plaza collapse shone spotlight on ethical shortfalls in industry
The first anniversary of the worst tragedy in the clothing industry will take place on April 24, marking a year since more than 1,200 people died in the collapse of the Rana Plaza factory in Bangladesh.
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NewsSuperGroup hires former Asda director Jon Wragg as ecommerce boss
SuperGroup has appointed former Asda customer director Jon Wragg as its new ecommerce boss, replacing Chris Griffin, Retail Week has learned.