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NewsRetail sales stabilise in February, according to the CBI
Retailers experienced little change in sales volume year-on-year with 34% of retailers surveyed in February’s CBI Distributive Trades Survey reporting an increase, while 36% reporting a decline.
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NewsTesco records lowest market share since 2005
Tesco’s market share has slipped to its lowest level since May 2005.
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NewsJessops chairman David Adams to step down
Camera specialist Jessops chairman David Adams is to step down at the end of the month.
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NewsCrew Clothing full year profits soar
Casualwear retailer Crew Clothing profits climbed by more than a quarter last year despite the challenging economic climate.
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NewsHMV reviews work experience scheme as Asda drawn into row
HMV is reviewing its unpaid work placements following the row over the Government’s Work Experience scheme.
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NewsCo-op sales dragged down by former Somerfield stores
The Co-operative’s former Somerfield stores are performing poorly amid rising complaints in store and overcharging for products.
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AnalysisRetail Week Conference 2012: What topics will be covered?
This year’s conference will give you the knowledge you need to compete today.
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NewsThe cat that got the over-priced Sheba
Maths clearly isn’t the strong point of the employees at Tesco Express in Clapton, London.
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OpinionLess is more for UK retail
Charlotte Hardie is features editor of Retail Week. She writes about all retail sectors, overseeing the longer features in the magazine’s general analysis and in business sections.
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NewsAsda poaches John Lewis Partnership director for CFO role
Asda has appointed John Lewis Partnership director of shared services Richard Mayfield as its new chief financial officer.
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NewsMorrisons targets increase in female board members
Morrisons is targeting 30% female representation across its senior management board by 2014.
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NewsSainsbury's reshuffles senior management team
Sainsbury’s is to reshuffle its senior management team next month with several key shifts in responsibility.
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NewsTopshop continues US expansion with LA store
Topshop/Topman is continuing its US expansion by inking its first West Coast store deal.
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NewsCash Converters to double UK stores
Pawnbroker Cash Converters plans to double its store portfolio in the next four years.
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NewsLK Bennett profits surge 17%
LK Bennett has shrugged off tough economic conditions to post a 17% rise in gross profits as the retailer looks to make footwear and accessories a higher proportion of its sales mix.
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NewsHarvey Nichols to post record profits
Luxury department store Harvey Nichols expects record profits this year of more than £18m.
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NewsFairtrade sales hit £1.3bn as Morrisons makes commitment
Fairtrade sales have hit £1.3bn with all of the major grocers backing the ethical sourcing movement last year.
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NewsTesco unveils next round of Big Price Drop cuts
Tesco has slashed price tags in another round of its Big Price Drop campaign.
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NewsPrimark like-for-likes to edge up 2% in first half
Primark like-for-likes are expected to edge up 2% in its first half.
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NewsEdinburgh Woollen Mill eyes a further 75 closed Peacocks stores
More stores could be saved by the new owner of Peacocks, as Edinburgh Woollen Mill seeks to reopen 75 more stores that were closed last week.