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NewsMonsoon Accessorize Ireland emerges from examinership saving 200 jobs
Monsoon Accessorize’s Irish business is no longer in examinership after the High Court today approved an investment programme which will save 11 stores and 200 jobs.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How are the big four grocers tackling Aldi’s growth?
As Asda lowers prices on specific lines which shoppers go to Aldi for, Retail Week looks at how the major grocers are attempting to prevent their customers heading to the discounter.
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OpinionComment: The past holds the key for rates appeal success
Business rates are back in the news again. Justin King, Chief Executive of Sainsbury’s, has added his voice to the chorus calling for changes in the way retailers are taxed.
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NewsHolland & Barrett to ramp up overseas expansion as profits surge 30%
The owner of health food brand Holland & Barrett is ramping up overseas expansion, as it revealed pre-tax profits up 30% to £74m.
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NewsMothercare's former boss Ben Gordon takes home £5m in shares and pay
Mothercare’s former boss Ben Gordon walked away from the maternity retailer with more than £5m after share schemes vested.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales fall 5.2% after tough comparables
John Lewis sales fell 5.2% to £59.84m last week as the retailer suffered from tough Jubilee comparables and seasonal variations.
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NewsAsda fights back at Aldi by slashing prices on fresh food and produce
Asda is fighting back against Aldi’s meteoric growth by lowering the price of goods that its weekly shoppers flock to buy from the booming German discounter.
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NewsOriginal Factory Shop profits surge as new boss prepares to take reins
The Original Factory Shop has achieved a 30% surge in EBITDA as outgoing boss Angela Spindler prepares to hand the baton over to former Woolworths boss Tony Page.
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NewsAnalysis: Premium fashion retailer LK Bennett plans overseas expansion
The regular endorsement of one of the world’s most famous women has helped keep British premium womenswear retailer LK Bennett in good shape.
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NewsRetailers benefit from The Great Gatsby-effect
The magic of Mr Gatsby seems to have taken retailers by storm.
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NewsB&Q to create emotional link with Unloved Rooms adverts
DIY retailer B&Q is to launch a marketing campaign designed to create a more emotional connection between its brand and customers and put the retailer “front of mind” as a source of advice and inspiration.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Amazon marketplace makes debut in India
Amazon has launched a new online marketplace in India as it seeks to further establish itself in one of the world’s fastest growing ecommerce markets
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AnalysisAnalysis: What can we learn from Walmart’s AGM?
Walmart shareholders gathered in the world’s largest retailer’s home in Bentonville, Arkansas last week for the annual meeting. Alex Lawson reports on developments there and at UK subsidiary Asda.
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OpinionComment: Now is the time for UK retailers to head abroad
While the UK economy remains difficult for retailers, it may be tempting to simply wait for the storm to pass and think expansion should be off the agenda.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Holland & Barrett, Ask us Anything
Holland & Barrett’s new ‘Ask us Anything’ campaign boasts that the retailer will offer customers 20% off if its staff cannot answer a shopper’s query about its health foods and supplements.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What qualities should a retailer look for in a mobile payment processor?
What qualities should a retailer look for in a mobile payment processor?
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can you plan for the growing influence mobile will have on retail?
How can you plan for the growing influence mobile will have on retail?
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NewsAmerican Golf appoints Trudy Hills as trading director
Specialist retailer American Golf has boosted its board with the appointment of former Iceland executive Trudy Hills as trading director.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Why Laura Ashley has not fallen out of fashion
The predictably unreliable British summer has hit yet another retailer as homewares and fashion specialist Laura Ashley blamed the weather and poor product offer on a sales slip.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s Verdict: WHSmith - Is the time right for a demerger?
The constant mantra at WHSmith has been “Sales down, gross margins up, costs down”, but is it time to split the business up?