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AnalysisAnalysis: Unwrapping retail's Christmas trading trends
Today brought trading updates from some of retail’s biggest names, helping to paint a picture of how the golden quarter panned out. We look at some of the key themes.
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AnalysisBRC KPMG sales: Worst Christmas since 2008 – sector by sector
It was the worst Christmas since the depths of the recession with just a handful of categories growing, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Dunelm got its mojo back
After a profit warning in May last year, Dunelm has bounced back and earnings are predicted to beat expectations. Retail Week looks at how the business is getting back to form.
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DataRetail league table: Christmas trading 2018
Find out how retailers performed during the critical Christmas 2018 trading period, with our league table comparing sales.
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AnalysisWho will be retail's winners and losers of 2019?
Who will thrive in 2019 and who will flounder? Retail experts share their tips for the year ahead.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Will Brexit chaos wipe out big ticket’s golden period?
Big-ticket retailers rely heavily on Boxing Day and the January Sales, but this year the spectre of Brexit looms large.
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DataJust 2% shop for presents in week before Christmas
Only 2% of consumers start to shop for presents in the week before Christmas, new data has revealed.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What do Asos' woes mean for fashion retail?
’When stock market darling and fast-fashion powerhouse Asos issues a shock profit warning just before Christmas, you know times are bad.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Baldock aims to reboot Dixons Carphone
When Alex Baldock joined Dixons Carphone as chief executive in April he faced a baptism of fire.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What rocked retail in 2018?
Retail Week looks back at 2018 and reviews the pivotal events and themes that shook up the sector.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is Carpetright on the road to recovery?
Carpetright boss Wilf Walsh is remaining bullish as the embattled retailer gears up for a make-or-break 2019.
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OpinionOpinion: Ted Baker must provide clarity as quickly as possible
Ted Baker was hit by scandal last week when it emerged that staff had launched a petition alleging that boss Ray Kelvin’s behaviour was inappropriate.
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AnalysisConsumer 2019: Is there any respite for retail next year?
With 2019 just around the corner, how are shoppers feeling about the year ahead and how can retailers win their loyalty?
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AnalysisAnalysis: What is Mike Ashley's master plan?
Hark back to June 2016 and Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley was hauled before a parliamentary hearing about the working conditions at the retailer’s Shirebrook warehouse.
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OpinionOpinion: Majestic’s share price will regain its fizz
Majestic Wine’s share price has lost some sparkle since the retailer unveiled half-year numbers last Thursday.
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OpinionOpinion: Don’t rely on Ashley to 'save' the high street
Get the popcorn ready for next Monday, when retail tycoon Mike Ashley will meet MPs to set out his thoughts – no doubt robustly – on how to rescue the troubled high street.
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OpinionRichard Hyman: The Black Friday drug is killing retailers
Black Friday kicks off the last lap in the trading year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Is there any hope for Mothercare?
Mothercare has reported a dismal set of half-year results that showed UK like-for-likes nosediving and losses spiralling.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Has B&M bitten off more than it can chew?
On the surface, B&M’s interim results would be the envy of many a high street operator, with pre-tax profit up 32.5% to £115m and group sales up 16% to £1.5bn.
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OpinionOpinion: Is AO's mobile phone acquisition a smart call?
AO.com plans to dial up growth with the acquisition of online smartphone specialist Mobile Phones Direct – but does the purchase represent a smart call?