All articles by Leanne Carr – Page 12
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John Lewis revenues fall despite record homeware sales
John Lewis & Partners’ weekly sales declined despite its own-brand homeware range registering its “biggest week” this year.
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Oasis enters menswear market with The Idle Man acquisition
The Oasis and Warehouse group has bought menswear brand The Idle Man for an undisclosed sum as part of its plan to branch out into the menswear market.
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Analysis
Analysis: How the latest Brexit twists will hit retail
Believe it or not, it’s been just 48 days since Boris Johnson moved into 10 Downing Street after succeeding Theresa May as Prime Minister.
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In pictures: Oxfam opens first ‘superstore’
Oxfam has opened its first superstore in Oxford – the same location where the original Oxfam shop opened its doors over 70 years ago in 1948.
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Amazon Europe awarded €241m in tax credits last year
Amazon was awarded €241m in tax credits last year which can be deducted from bills it receives for its European arm of the business.
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Mike Ashley joins race for Links of London
Mike Ashley is continuing his high street retailer shopping spree and has his sights set on Links of London.
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JD Sports sales and profits surge, driven by fashion
JD Sports has posted an increase in sales and profits at its half-year results bolstered by an improvement in sports fashion sales.
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H&M launches music partnership to reward ‘loyal fans’
H&M has launched a music partnership to help boost the profile of independent musicians while rewarding its loyal customers with exclusive events.
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John Lewis Partnership appoints first independent directors
John Lewis Partnership has appointed its first independent directors in a bid to provide “insight and challenge” to the group.
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Primark aims to boost sales with more food and drink formats
Primark is set to roll out more stores featuring food, drink and beauty treatments following the success of its Birmingham mega-store that opened earlier this year.
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Dixons Carphone sales rise despite struggling mobile division
Dixons Carphone has posted increased like for likes during its first quarter as chief executive Alex Baldock said the retailer was “on track with trading this year”.
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Analysis
Analysis: How paranoia has fuelled Dunelm’s success
As Dunelm posts a strong set of full-year results, Retail Week asks chief executive Nick Wilkinson a year into his role how the homeware retailer plans to keep impressing the City.
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Halfords trims profit forecast amid summer sales slowdown
Halfords has trimmed its profit guidance for the second time this year after blaming poor weather and weak consumer confidence for a slump in sales.
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Dunelm profits jump as it celebrates 40th year of trading
Dunelm has delivered “a strong performance” as sales and profits rise during its 40th year of trading.
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John Lewis Partnership sales continue to fall
John Lewis Partnership’s total weekly sales continued to decline as customers avoided the shops to enjoy the last of the warm weather.
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Boots jobs at risk as IT service roles moved overseas
Boots is set to cut a number of IT jobs at its head office in Nottingham after renewing a strategic partner contract that will see the roles moved overseas.
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August sales flatline in ‘incredibly disappointing month for retail’
Retail sales dropped to a “new low” during August, according to the latest BRC-KPMG sales figures.
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Analysis
Analysis: Has time run out for Forever 21?
Forever 21 was the ‘American Primark’, the retailer all the teens flocked to. Now it faces bankruptcy. Retail Week looks at what went wrong and what lessons can be learned.
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Asos unveils launch date for Topshop partnership
Asos has unveiled Topshop ranges will be available to buy on its site at the end of September, Retail Week can reveal.
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Gallery
Store gallery: Puma opens Fifth Avenue flagship
Puma has opened a flagship store on Fifth Avenue in New York with a focus on “cutting-edge technology and products”, featuring a customisation studio and interactive elements.