All Retail Week articles in March 11 2016 – Page 4
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News
Tesco eyes mobile expansion with bid to buy O2 out of JV
Tesco is looking to make a further push into the UK mobile market by buying the stake of Tesco Mobile it does not already own, according to reports.
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Sunday trading shake-up hangs in the balance as opposition mounts
The government faces a possible defeat over its plans to shake-up Sunday trading laws as the SNP is set to reject the proposals.
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Hotel Chocolat to float on AIM to 'accelerate' growth plans
Hotel Chocolat intends to float on the London Stock Exchange market for smaller firms, AIM, as it plots more store openings.
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Opinion
Opinion: Why the Budget needs to bring action on business rates
George Osborne must deliver a better business rate deal, not just for the survival of bricks-and-mortar retail but for the sake of communities
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Sunday trading and Aldi
Retail news round-up on March 9, 2016: SNP to vote against Sunday trading extension, and Aldi boosts online product category.
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Cartoon
Blower’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 .
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Opinion
Opinion: 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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Poundworld 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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In 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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LloydsPharmacy 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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Analysis
Analysis: 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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Infographic: 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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Opinion
Opinion: 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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News
Andy 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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Tesco 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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BHS 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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Retail 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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Breakfast 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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Analysis
The 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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News
BHS: 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.