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AnalysisAnalysis: Will the slipper fit for Kurt Geiger's third buyer in five years?
Private equity group Cinven has struck a £245m deal to acquire footwear retailer Kurt Geiger, making it the third owner in five years.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Confidence among retailers returns in fourth quarter
In the final instalment of Retail Week’s quarterly analysis reports, we uncover how the mood has changed among the UK’s top retail bosses
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OpinionOpinion: Retailers should take heart despite golden quarter woes
Reports of disappointing trading in November after Black Friday weekend do not bode badly for retail in the countdown to Christmas.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers pin hopes on late Christmas spending spree
Retailers are set for a late December sales rush with “pent up spending power” poised to help them bounce back from a sluggish November.
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OpinionOpinion: JD Sports is emerging a true champion of the sector
As retailers race towards the Christmas finish line, king of trainers JD Sports has delivered something of a personal best this year.
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AnalysisTopps Tiles full-year sales and profits grow: What the analysts say
Topps Tiles has reported a rise in full-year sales and profits as it captured one third of the tile market. This is what the analysts said.
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OpinionOpinion: Is it time for Home Retail to prune Homebase from its offer?
Home Retail’s future has been debated for years. Are Argos and Homebase natural bedfellows? Is their combined buying power adequately leveraged?
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AnalysisWhat Lidl's acquisition of Kochzauber means for online grocery in Germany
Lidl has sent shockwaves through the industry in its German home market by acquiring grocery delivery start-up Kochzauber.
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OpinionOpinion: Financial planning for Black Friday 2016 needs to start now
Despite high-profile exceptions, more retailers than ever are participating in Black Friday, and many have already launched their discounts.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The start-ups that hope to become the next big thing in retail
Vegetable-flavoured water and ‘the Dyson of loo brushes’ are among the latest raft of businesses backed by investor TrueStart.
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OpinionNick Bubb's verdict: Ao interims spark concerns over international future
Electricals retailer Ao.com revealed a first-half loss today after pumping investment into European expansion and a new marketing campaign.
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AnalysisPoundland reports 26% dive in first-half profits: What the analysts say
Pre-tax profits plunged 26% at Poundland. The value retailer blamed higher costs and currency issues. This is what the analyst said.
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OpinionAldi and Lidl’s record market share may signal more upheaval in grocery
The shake-up of food retail shows no sign of abating as the two biggest discounters reach a combined market share of 10%.
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AnalysisB&M half-year revenues and profits surge: What the analysts say
B&M has recorded strong sales and profit growth in its second half as its rate of store expansion hits record levels. Here is what the analysts say.
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AnalysisHalfords half-year trading slip: What the analysts say
Halfords reported a 5.9% slump in first-half profits after a poor performance from its cycling arm. Here we round up the analyst reaction:
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AnalysisSainsbury's first-half profits fall: What the analysts say
Grocer Sainsbury’s underlying pre-tax profit slumped 17.9% to £308m for the half year. This is what the analysts said.
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OpinionBlack Friday may be a nightmare before Christmas for retailers
Sales have already taken a hit in anticipation of Black Friday discounting, but the full extent of its impact remains to be seen.
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Analysis£50m investment for Poundworld to open 60 new stores a year
Poundworld has secured £50m from Santander to support its store expansion plan and a new 500,000 sq ft warehouse.
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AnalysisMorrisons' third-quarter results: What the analysts say
Grocer Morrisons reported a 2.6% drop in third-quarter like-for-likes today as it continues to invest in price and reduces its voucher activity.
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AnalysisSuperGroup's half-year results: What the analysts say
SuperGroup has pulled off another strong half, increasing like-for-like retail sales 17.2% while preparing the ground for further global expansion. Here’s what the analysts had to say.