All articles by James Wilmore – Page 13
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Retail sales slide in June as bad weather hampers fashion sector
Retail sales fell in June, compared to the prior month, with poor weather being blamed for dampening clothing sales.
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BRC hands chairman reins to former Boots boss Richard Baker
Former Boots boss Richard Baker has been appointed chairman of the British Retail Consortium (BRC), to replace Sir Charlie Mayfield.
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Tesco poaches Coca-Cola PR chief to help rebuild trust
Tesco has poached Coca-Cola’s European public affairs chief Jane Lawrie to be its new group communications director.
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Primark marches on in the US with two more store openings
Primark has opened two more stores in the US with another five shops in the pipeline as it continues its expansion in the country.
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WHSmith pledges to pass on savings to some airport customers
WHSmith has pledged to pass on savings to some non-EU-bound travellers at its airport branches following last year’s revelations over VAT.
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My Local administrators sell 26 stores, saving 372 jobs
The administrators for My Local have sold 26 of the collapsed convenience store chain’s former stores, safeguarding 372 jobs.
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At-a-glance: Emart, Boots' new partner in South Korea
Walgreens Boots Alliance revealed yesterday it is launching Boots-branded stores in South Korea in partnership with hypermarket retailer Emart.
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Co-op faces competition probe over My Local stores deal
The Co-op is facing a probe by the competition authorities over its acquisition of eight stores from collapsed convenience chain My Local.
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Boots to launch in South Korea after agreeing Emart tie-up
Boots is aiming to capitalise on a “significant” opportunity in South Korea by launching stores in partnership with hypermarket retailer Emart.
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The Retail Week: Theresa May, Steinhoff's Poundland bid and SuperGroup
The Retail Week team discuss how the Cabinet reshuffle will affect the industry, what’s in store for Poundland and SuperGroup’s sales leap.
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Halfords boss hopes for 'staycation' boost to counter Brexit disruption
Halfords boss has shrugged off the threat of a post-Brexit downturn by saying it could benefit from people choosing to ‘staycation’ this summer.
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B&M like-for-likes flat but full-year profits remain on track
Value retailer B&M posted flat like-for-likes in its first quarter but new store openings have boosted its total sales.
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Mothercare blames 'unseasonable' weather as UK sales fall
Mothercare has blamed “unseasonable” weather on a fall in first-quarter UK sales, but like-for-likes rose as its turnaround effort continues.
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SuperGroup sales and profits jump as its eyes China and North America growth
SuperGroup boss Euan Sutherland has hailed “significant progress” in his first full year in charge as the retailer recorded a jump in profits.
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Halfords like-for-likes slip as bad weather hits cycling sales
Halfords has posted a 0.6% drop in first-quarter group like-for-likes as it blamed bad weather for a slide in sales in its cycling division.
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McColl's strikes deal to acquire 298 Co-op convenience stores
McColl’s has agreed a deal to acquire 298 convenience stores from the Co-operative Group for £117m in cash, it revealed today.
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Analysis: How will Steinhoff's Poundland swoop play out in the sector?
South African retail giant Steinhoff looks to have finally secured a major European target this year with its swoop for Poundland set to go ahead.
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Poundland chairman talks up growth opportunities under new owner Steinhoff
Poundland’s chairman has said he believes its staff should be “pleased” with Steinhoff’s takeover as it offers growth opportunities.
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Asos gives customers choice over one-hour delivery slots
Asos has upgraded its fulfilment offer by launching a new service allowing customers to choose their own one-hour delivery slot.
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Sports Direct boss Forsey monitoring fate of EU workers post-Brexit
Sports Direct has admitted it is keeping a close eye on how Brexit could affect EU workers, but said other retailers would also be hit.