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NewsSainsbury's clarifies option of hostile bid for Argos owner Home Retail
Sainsbury’s has opened the door to a potential hostile bid for Argos-owner Home Retail after clarifying its position in the battle for the retailer.
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VideoThe Retail Week: BHS's CVA, Homebase, Morrisons and Amazon discussed
BHS launches a CVA, Homebase’s board is axed and Morrisons strikes a deal with Amazon in The Retail Week for the week ending March 4.
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NewsAgenda: John Lewis and Morrisons full-years, and Home Retail updates
Retail Week looks ahead to next week with full-year figures from John Lewis and Morrisons and Home Retail’s fourth-quarter update on the agenda.
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NewsWickes full-year sales and profits rise as it 'gains market share'
Travis Perkins’ consumer division, which largely comprises Wickes, reported rising profits and sales for the full year.
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NewsOpinion: Will Wesfarmers be cheered or jeered for Homebase boardroom cull?
It’s an audacious move but, when the dust settles, will Wesfarmers’ decision be judged a brave stroke of genius or a rash, arrogant manoeuvre?
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NewsHomebase leadership team culled as new owner Wesfarmers swings the axe
Homebase’s leadership team has been cleared out by new owner Wesfarmers with a raft of directors set to leave, Retail Week understands.
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NewsSteinhoff's Conforama tables rival bid for electricals retailer Darty
Steinhoff has crashed the party on another deal by lining up a rival bid by Conforama for UK-listed electricals retailer Darty.
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NewsRetail prices fall for 34th consecutive month as food deflation returns
Retail prices in February fell for the 34th consecutive month, dropping 2% compared to the same time last year.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BRC retail sales, Darty and more
Retail news round-up on March 2, 2016: February shop prices see sharp decline and Steinhoff’s unit Conforama eyes cash offer for Darty.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales rise as Waitrose hails strong online trading
Bellwether John Lewis has reported a 3.8% rise in sales to £76.76m in the week to February 27, while Waitrose posted strong online trading.
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AnalysisHome Retail completes Homebase sale but battle for Argos continues
Home Retail Group has completed the £340m sale of Homebase to Australian group Wesfarmers after 99.3% of its shareholders backed the deal.
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NewsRetail Diary: Ikea's king pins and My Local's Twitter beef
Ikea rewards long-serving staff with Allen key pins, My Local’s Twitter beef spills over and Majestic Wine changes its Stock Exchange ticker.
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News'Small Ikea' Søstrene Grene eyes 150 UK stores ahead of Nottingham debut
Danish retailer Søstrene Grene is eyeing 150 UK stores as it targets “fast” expansion off the back of its impending launch in Nottingham.
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NewsAgenda: 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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AnalysisAt a glance: Søstrene Grene, the Danish retailer poised for a UK debut
Søstrene Grene will open its first UK store at Intu Victoria Centre in Nottingham this month. Retail Week takes a look at the retailer.
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NewsKingfisher poaches McDonald's exec for new chief customer officer role
B&Q owner Kingfisher has poached McDonald’s executive Pierre Woreczek to fill the newly-created role of chief customer officer.
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NewsDanish retailer Søstrene Grene to make UK debut in Nottingham
Danish lifestyle retailer Søstrene Grene is poised to break into Britain after agreeing a lease on its debut UK store in Nottingham.
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AnalysisAt a glance: Steinhoff, the furniture giant vying with Sainsbury's for Argos
Steinhoff has grown from humble beginnings selling cheap furniture into a household goods and general merchandise giant spanning 30 markets.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: Sainsbury’s and Argos – does pride go before a fall?
With mighty Steinhoff wading into the Home Retail battle, Sainsbury’s may regret being seen to be so keen on the Argos deal.
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OpinionOpinion: 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.