All articles by James Wilmore – Page 4
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The Retail Week: Next, B&M Bargains and grocery results
The Retail Week team sits down to discuss the first results to come in after Christmas and look ahead to how the grocers will fare.
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Boots like-for-likes flat as international profits slip
Boots’ UK retail like-for-likes came in flat in its first quarter as profits slid at its international arm.
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Consumer 2017: How will confidence fare this year?
Brexit, a new Prime Minister and the shock election of Donald Trump meant last year was a rollercoaster for consumer confidence in the UK.
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John Lewis poaches Snow & Rock marketing boss
John Lewis has poached Snow & Rock’s marketing chief to help drive its brand strategy.
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Aldi gazumps rival Lidl with new hourly pay rates
Aldi is boosting its minimum pay rate for store staff, which will see it move ahead of its German discount rival Lidl.
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Government crackdown on workplace exploitation launched
The government is ramping up the pressure on “rogue” employers with a new crackdown on “unscrupulous” practices.
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Sports Direct chairman faces shareholder vote on his future
Sports Direct’s embattled chairman Keith Hellawell will today face a shareholder vote on his future, but boss Mike Ashley is expected to support him.
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Retail shares fall as Deutsche Bank warns on prospects
Shares in Halfords, Next and Debenhams have slipped today after a warning from Deutsche Bank analysts over the retail outlook for 2017.
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Poundland drops prices to 50p in first Sales event
Poundland has slashed the price on thousands of core products for its first ever Sales event.
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Sainsbury's ramps up war on waste with new app
Sainsbury’s is testing a new app to help shoppers track how much food they throw away.
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Amazon launches new grocery private label
Amazon has upped its push into the private label sector with the launch of a new grocery brand.
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Scottish retailers warn over 'formidable challenges'
Retailers in Scotland face “formidable challenges” next year as rising inflation and costs are set to bite, a trade body has warned.
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Review of the Year: Brexit and business rates blues
Retailers have endured a perfect storm of political factors this year that have added to the challenges of doing business.
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Mamas & Papas names new boss to build on turnaround
Mamas & Papas has appointed a new boss as it attempts to build on a turnaround effort.
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Store gallery: Halfords unveils store of the future
Halfords has lifted the curtain on a ‘store of the future’ concept as it looks to make its shops easier for customers to navigate.
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Poundland reveals location of first full Pep & Co concessions
Poundland has revealed the location of the 10 stores in which it plans to launch Pep & Co shop-in-shops.
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Harvey Nichols profits fall after refurbishment
Harvey Nichols’ profits have more than halved after its performance was disrupted by a store revamp at its Knightsbridge flagship.
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Topshop to launch first stores in mainland China
Sir Philip Green is preparing to launch Topshop stores in the fast-growing retail market of China.
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Grocers gear up for 'frenzied Friday' ahead of Christmas
Grocers are preparing for a last-minute rush of shoppers this Friday, which is expected to be the busiest food shopping day of the year.
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The Retail Week: End of Year Special Edition
The team discuss the highlights and lowlights from an eventful year in retail and look ahead to what could be in store in 2017.