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AnalysisNext’s Christmas trading disappoints: What the analysts say
Next has been hit by mild weather and stock issues with sales up 0.4% in the two weeks to Christmas Eve. Here is what the analysts say.
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OpinionNeil Saunders: US retailers had reasonable but not spectacular Christmas
Although it is early in the reporting period, initial results suggest the holiday season for US retailers was reasonable but not spectacular.
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NewsBreakfast 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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NewsNotonthehighstreet 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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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales rise as shoppers gear up for a mobile Christmas
John Lewis sales were up this week despite the mild weather, with sales of gifts and gadgets soaring in the run-up to Christmas.
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NewsCarpetright half-year profits jump 34.3%: What the analysts say
Floorings giant Carpetright has reported rising interim profits as its modernisation strategy bore fruit. This is what the analysts said.
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NewsCarpetright boss Walsh slams Government's business rate devolution plans
Carpetright boss Wilf Walsh has slammed the Government’s decision to abolish the uniform business rate and devolve power to local authorities.
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NewsCarpetright interim profits surge as modernisation plan pays off
Floorings giant Carpetright has reported rising interim sales and profits as its modernisation strategy pays off.
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NewsJohn Lewis predicts online sales to overtake store sales by 2019
Department store group John Lewis expects its online sales to overtake store sales within four years as it ploughs £500m into IT systems.
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NewsRetail diary: Beighton’s model behaviour and Ikea’s meatball dilemma
Asos boss Nick Beighton displays some model behaviour, Asda helps a shopper out of a hairy situation and Ikea’s meatball climate change dilemma.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales rise as Black Friday promotions wind down
John Lewis sales were buoyed by online revenue as customers grabbed the last Black Friday bargains and looked ahead to Christmas.
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NewsThe White Company targets US stores as part of ambitious expansion plans
The White Company is hunting for physical sites in the US as the retailer aims to expand its American arm over the next ten years.
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NewsThe White Company full-year profits nearly double to £12.8m
Profits at fashion and homewares retailer The White Company soared 97% in the year to the end of March after a shift in buying strategy.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The fulfilment challenge as Black Friday moves online
As Black Friday shifts online, retailers are feeling the pressure and looking to more efficient and creative ways to deliver products.
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NewsTesco-owned garden centre chain Dobbies slumps to £48.4m loss
Tesco-owned garden centre chain Dobbies has slumped to a full-year pre-tax loss of £48.4m after writing down the value of its portfolio.
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AnalysisAnalysis: November Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
Retail sales fell 0.4% on a like-for-like basis as Black Friday promotions failed to bring an expected boost to sluggish November spending.
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NewsHomebase poaches Tesco executive to head up retail operations
Homebase has poached Tesco executive Ewan McMahon to be its retail operations director as it continues with its turnaround effort.
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NewsCath Kidston losses widen amid 'substantial investment' in Asian expansion
Cath Kidston’s full-year losses have widened to £14.2m despite soaring international sales as it continues its expansion in Asia.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on business rates, Tesco, Homebase and more
Retail news round-up on December 7, 2015: High street to see hike in rates bill, Findel investors fear business closure and plastic bags usage down at Tesco.
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NewsHouseology.com seeks £1m investment through crowdfunding
Luxury homeware etailer Houseology is working with crowdfunding platform Seedrs.com to allow members of the public to invest.