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AnalysisSports Direct's proposed acquisition of Heatons: What the analysts say
Sports Direct has lined up a deal to acquire Irish department store group Heatons, as tipped by Retail Week. What do the analysts think?
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AnalysisIs Tesco on the road to recovery? What the analysts say
Tesco has reported a 55% slide in half-year profits as boss Dave Lewis continues his attempts to turn around the business.
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AnalysisBryan Roberts: Why Tesco still has big worries after a first-half mixed bag
Like almost every grocer’s results at the moment, Tesco’s update was a mixed bag – but the big worry is the underperforming superstore estate.
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AnalysisAnalysis: five things we learned from Tesco's first-half results
Tesco reports a 55% fall in operating profits, but hails improving like-for-likes, volumes and transactions in its core UK business.
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AnalysisBusiness rates reform – 'devolution revolution' or con-trick?
At first glance, the devolution of business rates looks like good news, but is it smoke and mirrors from George Osborne?
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AnalysisTwitter debate: How can smarter warehousing help accelerate sales?
Join Retail Week and SEGRO for a Twitter debate on how smarter warehousing can help retailers build fulfilment strategies for the future.
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AnalysisUPDATED: Sports Direct strikes £35m deal to fully acquire Ireland's Heatons
Billionaire retail tycoon Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has lined up a move to take full ownership of Irish department store chain Heatons.
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AnalysisTesco simplifies payment terms to create 'fairer' deals with suppliers
Tesco has unveiled new supplier payments terms, which it says will create a “fairer” and more standardised system.
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AnalysisOcado to create almost 2,000 jobs before Christmas trading period
Ocado will recruit almost 2,000 staff before Christmas, but the etailer insisted the recruitment drive has nothing to do with an international deal.
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AnalysisTed Baker sales and profits rise driven by growth online and in the US
Ted Baker has reported “strong growth” in half-year sales and pre-tax profits, driven by booming performance online and in the US.
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AnalysisSainsbury’s boss: ‘Netto stores have taught us a lot about discounters’
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe has revealed the grocer is “learning a lot” about the discount market through the launch of Netto stores.
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AnalysisHouse of Fraser introduces premium next-day delivery options
Department store group House of Fraser has added two premium next-day delivery options to its expanding range of fulfilment services.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Wiggle's exit from Homebase reflects the pitfalls of concessions
A concession is often seen as a simply route way of extending a retailer’s presence. But the recent experiences of Wiggle and ScS have proved it’s not so easy.
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AnalysisComment: Ocado hunts international expert to join board as it seeks overseas deals
Food etailer Ocado is recruiting 2,000 more staff ahead of Christmas, but is also on the lookout for one new hire in particular.
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AnalysisTed Baker launches in Mexico and Hawaii on back of North American success
Ted Baker will open stores in Mexico and Hawaii following its success in the US as the fashion retailer widens its reach abroad.
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AnalysisInfographic: A snapshot of Instagram's vital stats on its fifth birthday
Photo sharing social network Instagram celebrates its fifth birthday today. Retail Week takes a look at its key facts and figures.
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AnalysisPoundland's McCarthy says it will not lose customers as economy recovers
Poundland boss Jim McCarthy has said customers will stick with the retailer as the economy recovers and he is unconcerned by the new living wage.
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AnalysisGeorge Osborne to hand local authorities power to set business rates
Chancellor George Osborne has revealed plans to abolish the uniform business rate and hand local authorities the power to set rates.
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AnalysisPlastic bag levy takes effect but industry upset over exemptions
Large retailers of more than 250 employees must start charging their customers 5p for a plastic bag from today under a new law.
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AnalysisMorrisons scraps price-match scheme in favour of 'simpler' loyalty card
Morrisons has abandoned its Match & More price-match scheme and is poised to introduce a “simpler” loyalty card system in its place.