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OpinionOpinion: A subdued outlook for retail deals
Brexit uncertainty and a tough year mean that the focus for retailers will be on trading rather than IPOs and deals.
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AnalysisInfographic: Steve Rowe on M&S closures and BRC numbers
The week in words and numbers, November 11 2016: Steve Rowe on making sacrifices for the health of M&S, Kingfisher’s Véronqiue Laury on sticking to the plan and Dixons Carphone on owning Black Friday.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: M&S refocuses
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on the news that M&S will be devoting less store space to clothing and homewares in favour of food.
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OpinionOpinion: Sterling isn't retail's only challenge
While the way in which people shop is constantly evolving, retailers need to also be prepared for the devaluation of sterling and Government reforms.
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AnalysisIn, out, shake it all about – M&S’s overseas Hokey Cokey
Marks & Spencer is closing company-owned businesses in 10 foreign markets, but boss Steve Rowe says it is not turning its back on international opportunity.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Are Rowe's fashion plans too late for M&S?
Despite Steve Rowe setting out in May plans to recover and grow Marks & Spencer’s struggling clothing division, there remains little visible improvement.
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OpinionOpinion: Rowe’s roadmap for M&S puts focus on better stores
Having trodden the time-honoured path from shopfloor to boardroom, M&S chief executive Steve Rowe won’t have taken the decision to close stores lightly.
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OpinionOpinion: B&M is well placed to capitalise on economic downturn
Like its publicly listed counterparts, B&M has endured a difficult time on the stock market since Britain’s vote to quit the EU.
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AnalysisMeet the leadership team at Bunnings UK
As new Homebase-owner Wesfarmers fits out the UK’s first Bunnings store in St Albans, Retail Week profiles the now-complete team at the top
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OpinionOpinion: Big four are stabilising, but there's more to do
After years of food price deflation, the growth of online and the rise of the discounters, the big four are suddenly in serious danger of stabilising.
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OpinionOpinion: Expect few sparks from M&S next week
As Marks & Spencer chief executive Steve Rowe prepares to unveil interim results next Tuesday, he looks back on a torrid start to his tenure.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: The bonfire of the margins
Cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Guy Fawkes Night as mild weather lights the gunpowder to burn fashion retailers’ profit margins.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can Jill McDonald take Halfords up another gear?
It is now a year since Halfords boss Jill McDonald unveiled her ‘Moving Up a Gear’ strategy for the cycling and motoring retailer.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How far and fast will inflation rise?
One of the big headwinds facing consumer spending is the pick-up in consumer price inflation set to occur over the next couple of years.
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OpinionThis week in retail: MPs debate the living wage nightmare
Forget the ghosts and ghouls, black cats and bats that will come out for Halloween today – there’s something else giving retailers nightmares.
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AnalysisHow will retailers and consumers cope with rising prices?
The warnings have started to come thick and fast. Inflationary pressures and the decline in the value of sterling are putting pressure on price.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Debenhams is ready for Sergio's big idea
Department store giant Debenhams has failed to reach its potential for some time.
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OpinionOpinion: How business rates reform is a blow for retail
I always get a feeling of déjà vu when I start to write something about business rates, and this occasion is no exception.
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AnalysisTimeline: How Sainsbury's won the race for Argos
Sainsbury’s pulled off the biggest retail deal of the year when it sealed the £1.4bn acquisition of Argos owner Home Retail Group after a tussle for control.
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OpinionOpinion: Tesco shows the way to golden quarter success
As the golden quarter gets under way, Tesco looks the best placed it has been in years to celebrate a happy Christmas.