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NewsWHSmith travel arm trumps high street for the first time
WHSmith could demerge its travel and high street arms as early as this financial year, some analysts believe.
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NewsDune embraces multichannel with premium store concept
Footwear retailer Dune is to unveil a new store concept later this month with a raft of multichannel initiatives.
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NewsUniqlo looks for large London store sites
Japanese fashion chain Uniqlo is on the hunt for larger London stores as it seeks to strengthen its position in the UK market.
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NewsBare Escentuals ready for UK expansion
US-based cosmetics retailer Bare Escentuals is on the expansion trail in the UK after a “successful” debut last year.
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NewsStrong US trade drives Clarks’ record first half
Footwear giant Clarks has delivered a record first half under new chief executive Melissa Potter, but has struggled in the UK and remains cautious about future trading.
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NewsTycoon Jagtiani amasses $1bn fund for raid on UK fashion retail
Dubai retail tycoon Micky Jagtiani has amassed a $1bn (£628.2m) fund for acquisitions next year and is again eyeing UK fashion retailers.
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NewsStaples UK cuts costs and returns to profit
Stationer Staples UK has bounced back into the black, posting a pre-tax profit of £6.2m compared with a loss of £8.6m the year before.
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NewsAnalysts warn bids for Blacks will reflect tough trading spell
Bids for outdoor goods specialist Blacks Leisure are unlikely to match the level offered by rival Sports Direct earlier this year, analysts fear.
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NewsWaitrose plans roll-out of new non-food areas
Waitrose has identified 60 stores where it will introduce the revamped non-food area it debuted in its Meanwood supermarket in Leeds earlier this month.
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NewsSuits You owners start strategic review of business
The owners of SRG, the company behind 66-store menswear chain Suits You, are understood to have begun a strategic review of the business, which could lead to its sale, closure or administration.
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NewsDixons hire Star Wars heroes C-3PO and R2-D2 to star in ad campaign
Dixons Retail, owner of Currys and PC World, has hired Star Wars heroes C-3PO and R2-D2 to star in its ad campaign.
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NewsBird steps down from Focus after rebranding
Focus DIY brand director Richard Bird, who was the architect of the retailer’s brand repositioning, has stepped down from his role and the day-to-day running of the business.
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NewsRetailers braced for difficult trading after ‘necessary’ cuts
Retailers warn public sector cuts will hit spending and exacerbate the North/South divide
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NewsOne New Change opens this week
One New Change, which is 94% let, is due to open on October 28 and retailers including Topshop, H&M and Banana Republic will make their City debuts there.
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NewsQVC launches channel to capitalise on beauty sales
Shopping channel QVC is to launch a 24-hour dedicated beauty channel on October 26.
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AnalysisStir up talent in the milk round
Retailers are adopting innovative ways of attracting prospective employees, finds Liz Morrell
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can we ensure the purchase of our point-of-sale material is as efficient as possible?
How can we ensure the purchase of our point-of-sale material is as efficient as possible?
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OpinionRetail surgery: We are largely reliant on consumers’ discretionary spend. How should we tackle continued muted consumer sentiment?
We are largely reliant on consumers’ discretionary spend. How should we tackle continued muted consumer sentiment?
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AnalysisRetailers’ crime watch pays off
In the UK, shrinkage levels are finally falling, but how have retailers tackled theft and does it mean the battle against retail crime is finally being won?