All Retail Week articles in January 17 2014 – Page 3
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OpinionComment: Christmas clarified the issues facing grocers
The polarised nature of retail’s Christmas sales performance is the story of the 2013 festive season. And nowhere is that more apparent than in grocery.
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NewsThe Entertainer posts record Christmas despite 'challenging' festive season
The Entertainer has revealed record-breaking festive sales despite a “challenging Christmas” for the toy industry.
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InterviewQ&A: The Entertainer boss Gary Grant on its record Christmas
Toy retailer The Entertainer revealed like-for-likes up 7% and total sales up 12% in the five weeks to December 28. Retail Week asks boss Gary Grant how he did it.
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NewsOnline spend hits £11bn in December as sales soar 18%
Online sales sparkled in December rising 18% and the growth is predicted to continue into 2014.
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NewsPhase Eight hires new finance director as it nears 100 overseas outlets
Phase Eight has appointed a new finance director as the retailer reveals it will operate over 90 international stores and concessions by the end of March.
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OpinionComment: Retailers need to take action to preserve their brands overseas
Where do we go when Christmas is no longer safe? There’s been talk in the wake of the UK slump of focusing on international versus domestic trade.
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NewsMonsoon founder Peter Simon takes stake in furniture etailer Loaf
Monsoon and Accessorize founder Peter Simon has taken a significant minority stake in furniture retailer Loaf for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsLloyds Pharmacy owner remains independent after McKesson bid fails
Lloyds Pharmacy owner Celesio will remain an independent company after US drugs wholesaler McKesson failed to meet shareholder demands to buy the group.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Debenhams, Sainsbury's and Harvey Nichols
Retail news round-up on January 16, 2014: Mike Ashley plans celebrity-endorsed sportswear ranges at Debenhams, Sainsbury’s in talks to replace £1bn credit line and former Harvey Nichols fashion director Paula Reed takes role at Mytheresa.com
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NewsVision Express acquires 65 stores from Rayner Opticians
Vision Express has acquired 65 stores from Optical Group Rayner & Keeler Opticians as it looks to grow its market share after consistently strong trading.
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AnalysisRetail Week Live: Digital natives, Asos in China and discounting on the agenda
Three of the speakers at this year’s event tell Rebecca Thomson what they think are the main challenges and opportunities facing the industry.
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OpinionComment: What the year ahead has in store for retail
There’s no such thing as a slow start to the year at the BRC. The day the office reopens in early January always ushers in feverish preparation for answering that multibillion pound question: how was Christmas for retailers?
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NewsDixons sales rise after ‘lively’ Christmas
Dixons achieved strong sales growth over a “lively” Christmas, during which the retailer took £100,000 a minute on Boxing Day in the UK and Ireland.
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NewsPrimark delivers 'excellent' Christmas with sales up 12%
Primark has recorded Christmas sales up 12% and expects its profit to be well ahead of last year, and margin higher than expected.
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NewsHome Retail appoints Argos boss John Walden as chief executive
Home Retail has appointed Argos boss John Walden as its new chief executive as it reveals sales growth at its fascias.
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NewsOcado fourth-quarter sales rise driven by strong Christmas
Ocado’s sales rose over Christmas as the online grocer created more capacity to deliver orders and enticed new customers.
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NewsThorntons sales increase over crucial Christmas period
Thorntons has posted a 6.3% rise in total sales to £93.1m in the second quarter powered by both its manufacturing and retail arms.
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NewsHalfords sales up 6.6% pedalled by strong cycling sales
Halfords group sales grew 6.6% in its third quarter, which included the festive period, driven by “significant growth” in its cycling category.
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NewsN Brown records 'robust' Christmas growth as it steps up overseas plans
N Brown revealed “robust, reliable growth” over the Christmas trading period, and it plans to step up investment for its overseas growth plans.
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NewsBonmarché Christmas like-for-likes up 6% as online sales rocket
Bonmarché has revealed like-for-like sales jumped 6% over Christmas, driven by its strong online business.