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NewsThe Hut snaps up beauty specialist Acheson & Acheson
The Hut Group has bolstered its core beauty business with the acquisition of Acheson & Acheson, a contract manufacturer and product developer.
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NewsMike Ashley accuses HoF bosses of misleading suppliers
Sports Direct chief Mike Ashley has accused House of Fraser’s former bosses of “totally” misleading suppliers and the retailer’s warehouse operator.
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NewsFootasylum issues second profit warning despite sales rise
Footasylum has issued another profit warning despite sales rising, following a shock profit warning at its maiden results.
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NewsM&Co sales rise but profits remain flat
Value fashion retailer M&Co’s sales rose last year but profits remained stubbornly flat against a “challenging” backdrop.
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NewsBoden profits and sales rise driven by international
Boden has posted an increase in full-year profits and sales bolstered by a growing overseas customer base and strong womenswear performance.
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AnalysisJD.com: Inside retail's global giants
In the first of Retail Week’s series looking at the new forces in global retail, we look inside JD.com, the Chinese online giant that has 292 million customers, turns over £42.4bn a year and has the UK in its sights.
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OpinionAstronomic investment needed to fix retail black holes
There is still no substitute for store visits if you want to see reality rather than the ‘fake news’ emanating from the boardroom and the PR department.
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Retail VoiceHow to avoid delays on EU ecommerce orders post-Brexit
Geoff Taylor, managing director of AEB (International), explains how retailers can prepare for Brexit.
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NewsPoundland puts Elvis on the checkout to drive sales
Poundland, which posted a dip in overall sales despite like-for-like momentum, has drafted in an Elvis Presley voiceover on its self-checkout machines to drives sales.
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NewsHomebase to axe 42 stores as creditors approve CVA
Homebase has been given the green light to shut 42 of its stores after its CVA plan was approved by creditors.
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NewsAgenda: Halfords, McColl’s and Dixons Carphone
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Dixons Carphone, Halfords and McColl’s.
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NewsConsumer confidence rises despite 'Brexit babble'
Consumer confidence rose in August as consumers remained calm despite frenzied speculation about the likelihood of a hard Brexit.
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NewsHouse of Fraser warehouses close again amid XPO row
House of Fraser’s distribution centres have closed for a second time amid the ongoing row between new owner Mike Ashley and XPO Logistics.
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Retail VoiceHow Amazon has created the future shopper
It may have just been pipped to the first trillion-dollar company post by Apple, but there is no doubting Amazon’s position as one of the most successful and innovative companies doing business right now.
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VideoAre landlords getting a raw deal from CVAs?
Today we hear whether Homebase’s CVA will be approved. Landlords affected by CVAs have wanted to contend or even block the process. The team discuss whether landlords are being unfairly penalised and if they are right to kick up a fuss.
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AnalysisData: BHS vacancies serve as warning to HoF landlords
More than half of the units formerly occupied by BHS remain empty two years after the retailer collapsed, new data has revealed.
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OpinionBe Inspired: Four steps to career success
When you can do 80% of your job, it’s time to move on. This was just one of the many key takeaways from the latest Be Inspired workshop, which centred on how best to further your career.
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NewsWarm September to cost retailers '£80m per week'
Warmer weather in September could cost non-food retailers £80m per week, a new report has warned.