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OpinionClive Black: Thai spice sours taste of Tesco's results
Tesco’s interim results brought with them a huge highlight for me – seeing and speaking to Charles Wilson after his treatment for cancer, which meant he had to relinquish the role of CEO of the group’s UK business.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Tesco on the up even if its share price isn't
The dramatic slide in Tesco’s share price following its interim results painted a different picture to the one Dave Lewis carefully crafted today.
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DataHow to respond to a data hack: a four-step guide
With Superdrug and Dixons Carphone experiencing an increase in cyber threats, retailers must invest in systems and processes to protect their customer data.
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CartoonRetail cartoon: Will it be Jack's pot for Tesco?
Patrick Blower’s take on Tesco’s bid to compete with discounters Aldi and Lidl with new fascia Jack’s.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Next is pivoting in a digital world
Next is in the middle of one of its biggest changes in decades, transitioning to become a digitally led business amid changing consumer habits.
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OpinionWhy I’m certain department stores have a future
As he unveils his latest store, Debenhams’ chief executive explains why he’s confident in prospects despite tough conditions.
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OpinionOpinion: Why Boohoo raided Primark for its new CEO
If you were to appoint a new chief executive for a fast-growing pureplay retailer with a blossoming international presence, what sort of person would you hire?
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CartoonRetail cartoon: Mike Ashley's sharp tongue
Patrick Blower’s take on Mike Ashley’s extraordinary missive accusing Sports Direct shareholders of ‘stabbing him in the back’.
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OpinionOpinion: Time for Ashley to take Sports Direct private
It’s not every day that reading a stock exchange announcement brings laughter and open-mouthed disbelief.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What John Lewis profit plunge means for retail
John Lewis Partnership’s precipitous profits collapse had been flagged well in advance but, when it came, jaws still dropped.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Morrisons and Potts are packing a punch
Morrisons today delivered what analysts described as an “exceptional” first half – but the grocer’s boss David Potts is unrelenting in his demands for more.
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AnalysisCharlie Mayfield on discounting, 'no deal' and Dominic Raab
Sir Charlie Mayfield presided over presenting the worst first-half results in decades for John Lewis this morning but came out fighting.
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OpinionDividing opinion: The case for and against CVAs
If the last eight months are anything to go by, 2018 is shaping up to be the year of the CVA.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Where next for Debenhams?
Department store group Debenhams has hired KPMG to advise on options as it endures harsh trading.
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OpinionOpinion: Why Homebase deserves a lifeline from creditors
The fate of DIY retailer Homebase will be decided on Friday, when creditors vote on a proposed CVA.
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OpinionOpinion: Farfetch – the future of retail?
The extent of change in retail was thrown into stark relief again this week.
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AnalysisHouse of Fraser: Who is owed what?
The administration of House of Fraser earlier this month left unsecured creditors almost £500m out of pocket. Here we look at some of the businesses to suffer and how much they were owed.
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OpinionPeter Pritchard: Amazon must pay its fair share of taxes
There’s much to admire about Amazon, says Pets at Home chief executive Peter Pritchard, but it should pay like other retailers for the services it benefits from.
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AnalysisData: Post-Brexit food prices – the consumer verdict
In recent months, retailers’ concerns about Brexit and its impact on the sector have reached new heights.
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AnalysisOpinion: Now Ashley needs to convince the City too
Mike Ashley doesn’t just need to convince suppliers that his plan for House of Fraser will work – he must get investors on side too.