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OpinionComment: Debate on public versus private retailers doesn't tell whole story
There is more to the public versus private debate than meets the eye.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Dollar General benefits from the value trend
Dollar General’s full-year results, which marked the retailer’s 24th consecutive year of comparable store sales growth, came as further evidence of the continued strength of the US value channel.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on the Co-op, Inditex and My-wardrobe.com
Retail news round-up on March 20, 2014: Co-op hires banks to sell pharmaciy arm, Inditex full-year sales rise, My-wardrobe.com’s fashion director departs and Irish DIY retailer Woodie’s rebrands
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NewsMarks & Spencer loses further market share in clothing
Marks & Spencer has suffered a further market share decline in the crucial fashion category, it is understood.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Nine standout retail technology projects from the past year
What are the best IT projects of the past year? Retail Week takes a look at some of the projects helping to change the way things are done in retail.
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NewsBudget 2014: Chancellor to boost exports, savings and pensions
Chancellor George Osborne today (March 19) set out measures to boost business exports as he focused on “makers, doers and savers” in the Budget.
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NewsMorrisons drafts in Rothschild to sell Kiddicare
Morrisons has hired Rothschild to advise it on the sale of maternity retailer Kiddicare, Retail Week has learned.
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AnalysisRetail Week Live: Round up - what the key speakers said
Some of retail’s biggest names spoke at Retail Week Live about the most important news and trends. Retail Week rounds up what some of the key speakers said.
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NewsClinton Cards' former managing director plans 25-store greetings card chain
Clinton Cards’ former group managing director Clinton Lewin aims to grow his iCandy greetings card business to 25 stores.
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NewsThe Co-operative Group reshuffles executive team to 'revitalise' business
The Co-operative Group has reshuffled its executive team as it vies to “revitalise” the organisation.
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NewsB&Q makes further redundancies as 100 employees leave head office
B&Q has made a further round of redundancies as it seeks simplify the business to transform itself into an omnichannel retailer.
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GalleryIn pictures: River Island opens first Swedish store in Stockholm
River Island opened its first Swedish store in Stockholm on Saturday in the Gallerian shopping mall.
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NewsUniqlo owner Fast Retailing 'ends talks to buy J Crew'
Uniqlo’s owner Fast Retailing has ended acquisition talks with J Crew, which could mean the US retailer pushes ahead with IPO plans.
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NewsM and M Direct owner mulls sale, IPO or refinancing
M and M Direct’s private equity backer TA Associates is considering its options for the etailer which could include a sale or float.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on M and M and Tesco
Retail news round-up on March 19, 2014: Clothing etailer M and M Direct for sale for £80m; Tesco loses market share in Ireland
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InterviewInterview: Aldi bosses on winning Retailer and International Retailer of Year
Aldi has won Oracle Retailer of the Year and Heidrick & Struggles International Retailer of the Year. Joint managing directors Roman Heini and Matthew Barnes speak to Retail Week.
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NewsTesco shares downgraded as grocery sector strife continues
Tesco has been downgraded to a ‘Sell’ by one of its longest-standing fans in the City as the grocery sector comes under pressure.
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NewsBRC and Government commit to boosting appeal of careers in retail
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and the Department for Work and Pensions have pledged to increase the appeal of careers within retail.
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NewsSit-Up TV rescued as creditors approve CVA
Sit Up TV’s creditors have “overwhelmingly” voted through the CVA which will enable the TV shopping firm to restructure its fixed cost base.
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News2,700 Pets at Home employees take shares in newly-listed retailer
Some 2,700 Pets at Home employees snapped up shares in the business, as it floated on the stock market this week.