All Retail Week articles in March 11 2016
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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DataData: Retail share price index – March 4, 2016
March 4, 2016: This week’s data on the biggest risers and fallers plus a comprehensive list of share price results in the retail sector.
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NewsPinterest to launch promoted pin advertising for UK retailers
Pinterest is launching promoted pins in the UK next month that will allow retailers to embed digital ads across its social platform.
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NewsProportion of chief exec vacancies filled by women plunged in 2015
The proportion of retail chief executive vacancies being filled by women plunged 40% last year, according to new figures.
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NewsTesco promotes Tracey Clements as new boss of its convenience business
Tesco has unveiled its new convenience boss just days after it emerged that Tony Reed was leaving the supermarket giant.
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NewsBeales could shutter stores as it launches CVA to slash rents
Beales is seeking rent reductions on around a third of its stores after claiming some shops have been “hampered by expensive legacy leases.”
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NewsBHS: The 40 stores facing closure unless landlords agree to slash rents
BHS is seeking rent reductions on half of its stores through a creditors voluntary arrangement (CVA) as it bids for a turnaround.
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AnalysisThe secret to equipping today’s digital retail teams revealed
Retailers are busy embracing digital as consumers become increasingly connected and able to shop anywhere, anytime, anyhow.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Mulberry, Burberry and retail sales
Retail news round-up on March 8, 2016: BHS's pension gap bigger than thought, Mulberry names new financial director and Burberry in search of mystery stakebuilder.
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NewsRetail like-for-likes edge up 0.1% in February driven by big-ticket items
Retail like-for-likes rose 0.1% in February as big-ticket purchases continued to drive growth while food and fashion purchases declined.
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NewsBHS collapse could cost its creditors £1.3bn, CVA document warns
BHS has told its creditors they could lose up to £1.3bn if they do not agree to proposals to slash the beleaguered retailer’s rents.
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NewsTesco stems sales declines as big-four rival Sainsbury’s continues growth
Tesco stemmed its sales declines in February as a “renewed focus on price promotions” helped the grocer keep hold of more customers.
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NewsAndy Bond's new discount variety chain reveals name and first location
A new discount variety retailer, being launched by former Asda boss Andy Bond, will debut in June under the name Guess How Much! (GHM!)
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OpinionOpinion: Value retailers face intense battle for the pennies never mind pounds
As Kevin O’Byrne prepares to settle into the chief executive’s chair at Poundland, it’s not just personnel that are changing in the value variety store market.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis and Waitrose sales boosted by earlier Mother's Day
John Lewis posted a surge in sales last week as Mother’s Day boosted performance within a number of the department store’s categories.
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AnalysisAnalysis: BRC-KPMG February Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
UK retail sales slowed in February as like-for-likes edged up 0.1%, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsLloydsPharmacy owner Celesio's ops director exits as digital boss sought
LloydsPharmacy owner Celesio UK is on the hunt for a new operations director and digital director as it looks to boost its online offer.
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NewsIn pictures: Brent Cross shopping centre celebrates its 40th birthday
Brent Cross, Europe’s first enclosed shopping centre, has reached a significant milestone this month as it celebrates its 40th birthday.
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NewsPoundworld poised to acquire a third of remaining Brantano stores
Poundworld is on the verge of snapping up around a third of footwear retailer Brantano’s remaining stores, Retail Week has learned.
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OpinionOpinion: The rise of the digital talent gap on retail boards
As technology becomes embedded in every part of the shopping experience, is the knowledge of current retail bosses up to scratch?
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: BHS launches CVA as it seeks to cut rental costs
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on the proposed company voluntary arrangement (CVA) from department store BHS .