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AnalysisRetailers hope for Rugby World Cup boost as disposable income rises 10.7%
Retailers are hoping for a “shot in the arm” during the Rugby World Cup as consumers take advantage of increased spending power.
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AnalysisSainsbury’s outpaces big four rivals as Asda sales slump again
Sainsbury’s was the only big four grocer to keep pace with the market as Asda suffered another sales fall, according to Kantar data.
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AnalysisTM Lewin installs ex-N Brown boss Alan White as chairman
TM Lewin has appointed former N Brown chief executive Alan White as its new non-executive chairman to help with its online expansion plans.
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AnalysisBoots tests personalised discount scheme for popular brands
Boots is piloting a personalised discount scheme in around 100 stores that will allow customers to choose brands to receive a discount on.
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AnalysisWHSmith cuts hospital prices after meeting with Labour MP
WHSmith is cutting the cost of products in its hospital stores after a meeting with Labour MP Paula Sherriff.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Dynamic pricing platform Market Hub
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Market Hub is in the spotlight.
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AnalysisAo and Boohoo investors must back the management as much as the strategy
The two high-profile etailer flotations of last year, each of which subsequently disappointed, may be showing signs of getting back on track.
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AnalysisCard Factory first-half profits grow as it declares special dividend
Card Factory has reported rising half-year profits and sales boosted by new stores, improved product quality and a growing online business.
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AnalysisTesco Dunnhumby deal in the balance as only one bidder remains
Tesco is expected to decide this week whether to sell its stake in data business Dunnhumby as all but one bidder remains, according to reports.
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AnalysisHouse of Fraser half-year profits rise 7% as online sales surge
House of Fraser has reported a rise in its half-year sales and profits on the back of strong growth across both its stores and online.
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AnalysisCard Factory credits 'bricks-and-mortar store story' for profits climb
Card Factory boss Richard Hayes is attributing strong half-year sales and profit growth to the retailer’s “bricks-and-mortar store story”.
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AnalysisBoden appoints Burberry senior manager as ecommerce boss
Boden has snapped up Burberry senior executive Ana Machado da Silva as its head of ecommerce.
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AnalysisGrocery sales volumes bounce back after early August washout
Sales volumes at the UK’s 10 biggest grocers have bounced back into growth after falling for the first time in eight months in August.
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AnalysisThe North Face to open flagship on Regent Street
The North Face is to open a Regent Street store featuring on-site lockers where visitors can drop their belongings and explore London.
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AnalysisTesco to end 24-hour opening at two of its larger stores
Embattled supermarket giant Tesco is calling time on 24-hour opening at two of its larger stores, Retail Week has learned.
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AnalysisFrench Connection losses increase amid 'disappointing' spring sales
French Connection has reported a pre-tax loss of £7.9m during its first half following “disappointing performance” of its spring collection.
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AnalysisMade.com losses widen but sales soar as it bolsters international presence
Made.com has reported a widening of its full-year losses to £5.3m despite a 63.4% surge in sales as it bolsters its international presence.
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AnalysisHouse of Fraser appoints former John Lewis IT boss as new CIO
House of Fraser has appointed former John Lewis and Sainsbury’s technology boss Julian Burnett as its chief information officer.
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AnalysisJeweller Aurum's losses spike but sales rise after Watch Shop acquisition
Aurum, the jewellery group that owns watch brands including Goldsmiths and Mappin & Webb, has reported a spike in full-year losses to £2.2m.
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AnalysisAo.com poised to report 30% sales surge during its second quarter
Ao is poised to report a 20% increase in UK revenues during its current quarter of trading after sales from the Ao.com site rocketed more than 30%.