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GalleryStore gallery: Foot Locker's new London flagship
US sportswear and footwear retailer Foot Locker has opened a store of two halves in central London.
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OpinionOpinion: Can Tesco crack the discount code?
The rumours that Tesco is launching a discount fascia have revved into overdrive, leaving the market pondering what it might mean for the grocery giant.
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OpinionOpinion: Are you prepared for a hard Brexit?
A hard Brexit is obviously the least-favoured option for many in British government or in the EU.
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NewsIkea to open on Tottenham Court Road in city centre push
Ikea will open a new store on London’s Tottenham Court Road as part of a global city centre strategy.
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NewsM&S unveils start-up investment venture
Marks & Spencer has struck a joint venture to discover and develop start-ups in its latest initiative to build its digital operations.
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NewsEx-House of Fraser boss Don McCarthy dies, aged 63
Former House of Fraser executive chairman Don McCarthy has died at the age of 63 following a battle with cancer.
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OpinionOpinion: It's the beginning of the end for retail's dinosaurs
Last month I had the privilege of speaking at Retail Week’s Be Inspired conference. Our panel discussion – ‘working with dinosaurs: how to overcome unconscious bias’ – brought back some vivid memories of my formative years at Ann Summers.
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NewsTesco prepares to launch discount chain within weeks
Tesco could launch a new discount chain as early as September as Britain’s biggest grocer prepares to go toe-to-toe with Aldi and Lidl.
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NewsAmazon's Gurr warns of 'civil unrest' over Brexit
Amazon’s UK boss Doug Gurr has warned there will be “civil unrest” if Britain leaves the EU without a trade deal.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Facebook's plan to rip up the retail rulebook
It may only have been an application to the US Patent Office, but it is one that indicates Facebook has big plans to revolutionise ecommerce.
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NewsHouse of Fraser landlords launch legal challenge to CVA
Landlords have lodged a legal challenge in a bid to overturn House of Fraser’s company voluntary arrangement (CVA).
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NewsAgenda: Joules, McColl's, Hammerson, grocery data
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Joules, McColl’s, property giant Hammerson and Kantar-Nielsen all coming up.
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AnalysisCan Sports Direct’s new stores elevate profits?
Sports Direct posted a healthy rise in underlying earnings in its preliminary results, which the retailer largely attributed to its next-generation store portfolio.
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NewsRetail sales dip in June, strongest quarter since 2015
Retail sales edged down in June as shoppers prioritised the World Cup and hot weather over non-food purchases.
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NewsBurberry destroys £29m of stock to avoid discounting
Burberry burned £28.6m worth of clothing, accessories and perfumes last year in favour of selling them at a cut price and risking damage to its brand.
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AnalysisIn pictures: The products and trends of Christmas 2018
In an ultra-competitive retail environment, the golden quarter is make or break for many, but what products and trends will win out?
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AnalysisMove of the week: Wilko hires a CEO in waiting
I often hear people touted as future stars of retail, mostly with good reason.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Time for Mike Ashley to quit gambling?
Mike Ashley likes a flutter in both his private and professional life, which has frequently worked in his favour. But Sports Direct’s profits took a £85.4m hit on its near-30% Debenhams stake over the year. We discuss whether it’s time for Ashley to quit gambling.
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NewsPoundworld axes warehouses and all shops, 2,600 jobs lost
Poundworld is set to axe over 2,600 jobs across its distribution centres, as well as shuttering its remaining 190 stores.
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NewsAo.com sales up but weaker demand hits June performance
Electricals retailer Ao.com’s UK sales jumped 8% in its first quarter but sales in June slowed due to weaker consumer demand.