All Retail Week articles in February 19 2016 – Page 2
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Video
'The death of the superstore has been exaggerated' – Sainsbury's boss
Sainsbury’s chief executive Mike Coupe shares his opinion on a rapidly evolving market and how he sees the big retail and consumer trends playing out.
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Opinion
Retail surgery: How online retail is impacted by European legislation
How has the growth of ecommerce affected cross-border retailing in Europe?
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News
Agenda: MySale interims and Wickes owner Travis Perkins full-years
Retail Week looks ahead to next week with MySale’s interim results and full-year figures from Wickes owner Travis Perkins on the agenda.
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News
House of Fraser shuffles customer team as digital director exits
House of Fraser has further shuffled its management team, promoting several members of its brand and e-commerce team to new roles.
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Gallery
Store gallery: New Look targets menswear market with standalone stores
Fashion retailer New Look opened its fifth standalone menswear store last week and has designs on launching several more.
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News
John Lewis weekly sales boosted by half term and Valentine's Day
John Lewis sales surged 6.9% last week as the retailer cashed in on a “strong week’s trade” during the half term school holidays.
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News
Findel drafts in former Home Retail executive as non-exec director
Online retailer Findel has drafted in former Home Retail Group executive Gregor Ball as an independent non-executive director.
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News
Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons refuse to sign anti-Brexit letter
Supermarkets Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons have refused to sign a letter from business leaders calling for the UK to remain in the EU.
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Gallery
Store of the week: Rose Biketown swerves ahead of the competition
German cycling specialist Rose Biketown has just staged the official reopening of its flagship store in Bocholt in the northwest of the country.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Burberry and SuperValu
Retail news round-up on February 23, 2016: Burberry unveils patchwork coats for women at London Fashion week and SuperValu reports €2.6bn in annual sales.
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News
Sainsbury's handed extension in battle for Argos owner Home Retail
Sainsbury’s has been granted an extension to its looming deadline to table a firm bid for Home Retail Group, which owns Argos.
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News
Whole Foods swings to profit in UK but warns of future 'uncertainties'
Whole Foods has swung to full-year profit but warned of “uncertainties” surrounding its future growth prospects in the UK.
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News
BRC to remain neutral in Brexit debate but calls for clarity
The British Retail Consortium will remain neutral in the debate over Britain’s future in European Union as a vote on the matter looms.
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Analysis
Profile: What would ex-M&S womenswear boss Frances Russell bring to Amazon?
Frances Russell’s potential move to Amazon would be a departure for the fashion figurehead, after a career on the British high street.
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News
Sainsbury's to seek extension from Takeover Panel in Home Retail bid
Sainsbury’s is poised to ask for an extension to tomorrow’s cutoff to make a bid for Home Retail Group, following Steinhoff’s rival offer.
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Analysis
Primark trading picks up following tough Christmas: What the analysts say
Primark sales are expected to grow by 4% in the first half with stabilised like-for-likes, ABF has reported. Here’s the City’s reaction.
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Opinion
Opinion: Argos bid interest shows the retailer still remains relevant
Steinhoff’s bid to acquire Argos demonstrates the strength of the general merchandise retailer, despite its recent trading troubles.
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Data
Data: Retail share price index – February 19, 2016
February 19, 2016: This week’s data on the biggest risers and fallers plus a comprehensive list of share price results in the retail sector.
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News
Nordstrom fourth-quarter profits dented following heavy discounting
Nordstrom has suffered a steep drop in fourth-quarter profits after heavy discounting took its toll on the US retailer’s bottom line.
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Analysis
Analysis: Walmart's US momentum can be replicated overseas
Walmart described its fourth quarter performance as “solid”, reflecting its momentum in the US, while overseas provided more of a headache.