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AnalysisAnalysis: Tesco's full-year performance in numbers
Tesco has revealed its worst-ever pre-tax loss of £6.38bn. Retail Week takes a look at the headline figures.
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OpinionComment: Primark is right to put shoppers before bottom line
Primark is usually as adored by the City as it is by customers. But despite posting rising profits, analysts reacted rather coolly.
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AnalysisTesco full-year: The five areas that are key to understanding its results
Tesco will unveil its full-year results on Wednesday, including an expected £5bn loss. Retail Week highlights five key areas to look out for.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: Majestic Wine acquires etail rival Naked Wines
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on Majestic Wine appointing Naked Wines’ founder as its boss as it acquires the rival.
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OpinionComment: The CMA's Poundland probe must have consumers at its heart
External intervention in the industry often ignores the fact that retail is fundamentally driven by shopper behaviour.
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AnalysisDebenhams half-year figures: What the analysts say
Debenhams’ pre-tax profits rose 4.3% to £88.9m in its half year to February. We take a look at the City’s reaction to the results.
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OpinionComment: Retailers should take heart from the signs of sustainable recovery
Consumers are still on the rocky road to economic stability, but there are signs of a long-term, sustainable recovery on the horizon.
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AnalysisDebenhams: Five ways it refocused promotions to boost profits
Debenhams’ refocused promotional strategy has paid off, leading to a 4.3% rise in profits. So how has the department store group changed its ways?
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OpinionComment: Tesco’s Lewis must impress when he unveils prelims next week
A shopping spree on Tesco shares came to a halt this week as investors waited for boss Dave Lewis to set out his stall at next week’s prelims.
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AnalysisThe top 50 retailers by sales during the 2013/14 financial year
Retail Week’s ranking of the UK’s top 50 retailers by sales for the 2013/14 financial year shows no changes within the top 10 compared with last year.
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AnalysisAnalysis: 10 reasons why Aldi and Lidl will not go the way of Kwik Save
Wage increases are finally outpacing price rises but the German discounters’ bubble won’t burst as UK counterpart Kwik Save’s did.
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OpinionComment: Dunelm’s store focus might seem old-fashioned but it’s working
When Will Adderley took back the reins as chief executive at home and furniture group Dunelm he had a single overriding priority.
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AnalysisWhy is John Lewis expanding in the Philippines and should others follow suit?
John Lewis is continuing its Asian expansion by opening 11 shops in the Philippines this summer, but why should retailers be interested in the country?
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AnalysisDoes Marks & Spencer’s sales rise signal that it has turned the corner?
If M&S has any of its Valentine’s Day chocolates left over, a box would be on its way from boss Marc Bolland to style supremo Belinda Earl.
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Analysis
M&S reverses general merchandise sales decline: What the analysts say
Marks & Spencer’s general merchandise sales returned to growth after 14 quarters of decline, as food and online sales also performed well. This is what the analysts said.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: X5 Moscow shows readiness for Russian fight
Russian grocer X5 Retail Group has acquired Moscow’s 27 Spar stores in an attempt to rival leading supermarket chain Magnit.
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OpinionComment: Net-a-Porter and Yoox’s merger will force luxury brands to harmonise prices
The merger between Yoox and Net-a-Porter will surprise few, but the deal has massive ramifications for the luxury market.
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OpinionComment: Lessons to learn from Sports Direct’s ‘dysfunctional’ board
Sports Direct is facing heavy criticism at the moment after its board was labelled “dysfunctional” by the Institute of Directors.
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AnalysisAt a glance: Luxury etailer Net-a-Porter as it merges with Yoox
Net-a-Porter merged with Yoox today. Retail Week takes a look at the luxury etailer’s vital statistics.
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AnalysisKingfisher results and 60 B&Q store closures: What the analysts say
Kingfisher will shutter 60 B&Q stores as part of new boss Véronique Laury’s plans to turn the business around. This is what the analysts had to say about her strategy.