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AnalysisGame profits slip as rising operating costs hit performance
Game full-year adjusted pre-tax profit dropped 4.5% to £38m as operating costs hit the specialist’s performance.
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AnalysisBooker half-year profits rise as it bids to bolster retail business
Food wholesaler and retailer Booker has reported a 10% rise in half-year pre-tax profits amid plans to further bolster its retail business.
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AnalysisBurberry second-quarter sales hit by China slowdown
Burberry has reported a slowdown in sales as it felt the impact of a challenging global luxury market, particularly in China and Hong Kong.
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AnalysisLarge retailers to be hit with bill for an extra £25.6m for living wage by 2020
Large retailers could see their wage bills rise by an average of £25.6m by 2020 as a result of the Government’s national living wage.
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AnalysisStore gallery: How the Co-op's new Isle of Wight store is going local
The Southern Co-operative’s new store in Freshwater on the Isle of Wight shows how supermarkets can make an impact on a budget.
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AnalysisStore of the week: The novel design of a Discworld-themed emporium
Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series has inspired a store owner to create an emporium filled with weird and wonderful objects.
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AnalysisGame invests 'heavily' in Multiplay and prepares for virtual reality gaming
Game is to invest “heavily” in its Multiplay business and is preparing to exploit the virtual reality gaming market as it adapts for the digital age.
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AnalysisBooker boss Wilson outlines strategy for Londis and Budgens stores
Charles Wilson has pinpointed three key priorities in his bid to revitalise the Londis and Budgens chains.
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AnalysisEBay renews Argos tie-up to extend click-and-drop service nationwide
EBay has signed a multi-year partnership with Argos that will allow the online marketplace’s sellers to drop-off products at stores nationwide for delivery.
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AnalysisJones Bootmaker and Brantano poised to be acquired by Alteri
Jones Bootmaker and Brantano could have new owners “within two weeks” after Alteri Investors entered into exclusive talks to acquire the retailers.
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AnalysisNick Bubb's verdict: Don't judge WHSmith by the state of its stores
After a summer of poor PR, does WHSmith’s comment today about “evolving our customer proposition” imply a change of stance?
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AnalysisWalmart warning over profits and sales growth as ecommerce investments bite
Profit predictions might have been downgraded, but behind Walmart’s forecast is solid investment in its etail buisness. Here Planet Retail analyses the numbers.
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AnalysisWHSmith boss downplays living wage impact as 'business as usual'
The introduction of the national living wage in April will have minimal impact on WHSmith, according to boss Stephen Clarke.
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AnalysisSports Direct boss Dave Forsey pleads not guilty over USC job losses
Sports Direct boss Dave Forsey has pleaded not guilty over a charge relating to the collapse of fashion retail chain USC and will face trial next March.
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AnalysisInfographic: The importance of weather forecasts in retail planning
Using data from the Met Office and IGD, these infographics show how food retailers and suppliers are making use of weather data.
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AnalysisBurberry's half-year results disappoint: What the analysts say
Burberry fell well short of forecasted sales growth in its half-year results, here’s what the analysts had to say about the results.
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AnalysisThe British public are falling out of love with traditional loyalty programmes
M&S’s new scheme aims to ‘spark’ customers, but has it done enough to keep loyalty alight?
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AnalysisN Brown half-year profits slump as digital transformation costs hit retailer
N Brown has reported a slump in half-year profits and that is has closed 18 clearance stores as it continues to transform into a digital business.
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AnalysisBRC warns business rates will top £8bn despite UK deflation
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that the business rates burden on retailers could break the £8bn barrier despite the country falling into deflation.
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AnalysisFirst look: Sainsbury's launches 'micro' c-store format in Holborn
Sainsbury’s has opened a new ‘micro’ c-store format across the road from its head office in Holborn as it bids to improve the store experience.