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Drugstore group Walgreens reports sales decline
Drugstore group Walgreens reported that sales declined 3.4% to $17.8bn (£11.4bn) for the third quarter ended May 31.Net earnings fell by 10.8% to $537m (£345m), impacted by the retailer no longer being part of the Express Scripts pharmacy provider network, as well as costs associated with entering into a strategic ...
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Delay for Walmart de Mexico (Walmex) store extension
Walmart’s subsidiary Walmart de Mexico (Walmex) revealed that its plans to extend its store network will be delayed by 60 to 90 days.The retailer said: “The revision is primarily due to additional steps the company is adding to its real estate process that extends the average time required to open ...
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AnalysisMy retail life: Simon Eastwood, Retail stores director, Kiddicare
Simon Eastwood, Retail stores director at Kiddicare, tells Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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AnalysisTransatlantic tie-up creates healthy future for Alliance Boots
Stefano Pessina of Alliance Boots and Gregory Wasson of Walgreens tell Tiffany Holland about their plans to create a strong global partnership.
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NewsHomebase: Evolution of the shed format
Poor weather hit sales but the retailer continues to focus on store formats and big-ticket items.
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NewsPet shop uses humour to attract customers
It can be difficult to choose a pet, but let’s be honest, hard-shelled crustaceans are unlikely to be the shopper’s first choice.
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NewsOcado takes on specialists with dedicated websites
Pets, DIY and health and beauty to become new battlegrounds.
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NewsMFI’s Favell drafted in at Bathstore
Former MFI chief executive Gary Favell has been hired as the new boss of Bathstore after the big-ticket retailer was bought by investment firm Endless last month.
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NewsVideo: George at Asda debuts augmented reality T-shirts
George at Asda is stocking the UK’s first augmented reality T-shirts.
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AnalysisKesa rebrands following lacklustre financial results
Kesa Electricals has revealed a business restructure and a new focus on multichannel retailing across its European network.
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OpinionShapland shapes up for Carpetright challenge
After only six weeks in the job, no one was expecting a miracle from new Carpetright chief executive Darren Shapland in this week’s annual results – in fact the market was braced for bad news following a succession of profit warnings.
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OpinionRetailers should seek opportunities to generate sales
Falling fuel and food costs mean consumers are just that bit more flush.
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AnalysisRevitalising Croydon’s retail: What do retailers need to know?
Since it was set ablaze in last year’s riots, retailers are showing renewed interest in Croydon, with talk of possible regeneration.
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AnalysisSites: New Look Vs H&M
Dan Parker, Chief executive of Sponge, shares his view of good and bad websites.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Sainsbury’s Simple Pleasures
Another summer advert and another nostalgia-filled child fest.
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AnalysisProfile: Alex Baldock, chief executive, Shop Direct
The former banker who has always had his eye on retail can’t wait to get stuck into his new role as boss of Shop Direct.
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OpinionRetail Surgery: How can we manage the impact on labour costs?
We have moved our focus from products to services. How can we manage the impact on labour costs?
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OpinionRetail Surgery: How can mobile coupons be used to drive footfall?
How can mobile coupons be used to drive footfall and bring customers back to the high street?
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GalleryIn pictures: Coast unveils Oxford Street flagship
Occasionwear retailer Coast has opened its London flagship on Oxford Street, with 30% of its clothing exclusive to the store as well as 60% of the accessories offer.
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NewsMothercare UK head of retail in surprise exit
Mothercare’s UK head of retail for the UK, Jeff Fagan, is to leave the maternity specialist less than a year after taking up the role.