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NewsTreats are back, say Tesco and Sainsbury’s
As Tesco and Sainsbury’s report favourable results, there is evidence consumers are trading up again
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NewsIn Focus: Matalan
The pending departure of Alistair McGeorge puts the spotlight on a pioneer of value retailing in the UK. Retail Week Knowledge Bank’s recently updated profile addresses whether Matalan, celebrating its silver jubilee, has reached maturity.
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NewsRetailers count cost of payments breakdown
Up to 20 retailers affected by a card payment breakdown last weekend are this week assessing the damage caused before deciding whether to seek compensation from provider Barclaycard.
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NewsSomerfield nears the end as Co-op rebrand finishes
The Somerfield brand is one step closer to disappearing from the UK high street as Co-operative Group confirmed this week that it has completed its programme of converting all Somerfield’s own-brand lines to the Co-op brand.
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NewsAsia and Fresh & Easy give Tesco a little help
Food retail stocks lagged both their general retail peers and the market as a whole again despite a robust set of half-year results from Tesco.
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NewsMothercare expecting better results
Maternity and baby retailer Mothercare is expected to show improved trading next week when it updates the market on its second quarter.
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NewsAsos launches US site as overseas drive accelerates
Fashion etailer Asos has launched a dedicated US website as it hopes to tap into what it sees as the “enormous” potential of overseas sales.
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NewsTheo Fennell tipped for return to profitability
Luxury jeweller Theo Fennell is being tipped to return to profitability thanks to a programme of investment in its stores and website and the introduction of an entry-level range.
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NewsDunelm outperforms in first quarter despite tough comps
Value homewares retailer Dunelm has revealed a better than expected first quarter after posting positive sales growth against tough comparables.
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NewsPrime retail space set to recover first
High streets and secondary shopping centres are likely to lag behind primary shopping centres and retail warehousing when it comes to reducing void levels in the next year.
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NewsSt David's Grows
Cardiff shopping centre St David’s celebrates its first anniversary this month and has revealed 10 more shops, including Modelzone, are due to open before Christmas.
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News99p Stores extends its Family Bargains trial
Single price-point retailer 99p Stores is trialling the conversion of some stores to its new variety format Family Bargains.
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NewsHush Puppies heads back to high street as wholesale customers disappear
Footwear brand Hush Puppies has opened its first company-owned store in UK this week as the business seeks to raise brand awareness.
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NewsToy retailers mop up after Woolworths’ demise
Toy retailers Toys R Us and The Entertainer have reported a strong year in 2009 after mopping up share left from the collapse of Woolworths.
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NewsComet to trial Game concessions in move to give stores young feel
Comet is to trial Game concessions in its stores as part of its attempts to give its stores a younger, more modern feel.
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NewsWickes poaches Littlewoods brand director
DIY chain Wickes has poached Littlewoods brand director Tony Holdway and appointed him to the same position.
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NewsCard Factory appoints development director
Discount greetings cards retailer Card Factory has poached PricewaterhouseCoopers retail and leisure director Andy Garbutt to spearhead future development.
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NewsBlockbuster UK profits up despite bankrupt parent
Blockbuster UK has reported its pre-tax profits lifted from £3m to £4.6m in the year to January 3, but the retailer still awaits the fate of its US parent Blockbuster Inc.
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NewsWhistles turnaround on course after losses cut
Jane Shepherdson’s turnaround of Whistles is proving a success, with losses slashed and a return to profitability on the horizon.
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NewsHarrods reaches record profit on successful ‘superbrands’ revamp
Harrods managing director Michael Ward has heralded the renaissance of the superbrand and said shoppers have continued to trade up to investment pieces post recession.