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NewsCard Factory to trial new pop-up and clearance shops
Card Factory is planning to launch its first pop-up and clearance stores this year as part of a new trial.
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NewsNisa sales up as Palmer & Harvey demise swells numbers
Nisa’s sales rose over its fourth quarter as the stores it supplies swelled by more than 1,000 thanks to the collapse of Palmer & Harvey.
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NewsIceland and Waitrose launch new eco initiatives
Iceland and Waitrose have both launched new initiatives aimed at safeguarding the environment.
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NewsCard Factory full-year profits hit by cost headwinds
Card Factory’s bottom line took a knock in its last full year as increased sourcing and wage costs ate into profits.
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OpinionRetailers can turn data concern into opportunity
Data is a minefield. Only last month at Retail Week Live, M&S’ Steve Rowe shared the pressures of trying to turn ‘big data’ to commercial advantage.
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NewsEarly Easter boosts retail sales in ‘difficult’ month
Easter sales compensated for a “sub-zero” performance at the start of March, according to the latest retail sales figures.
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OpinionOpinion: The future is shops without visible stock
A shoe shop has opened in the western Polish city of Wrocław that more or less embodies the direction of travel that retail seems to be taking currently.
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NewsWesfarmers chairman to tour Bunnings with Archie Norman
Wesfarmers’ chairman will tour Bunnings stores in the UK with adviser and turnaround expert Archie Norman to assess where the retailer’s UK venture went wrong.
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NewsTiger founder to launch new kids and toys chain in UK
Tiger’s founder will launch a new kids and toys retailer on the British high street, opening the first store in London next month.
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NewsMothercare mulls CVA as new boss parachuted in
Mothercare is considering joining the likes of New Look and closing stores in an attempt to survive market pressures.
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AnalysisThe disruptors: Retail property reinvented
The property sector is the latest focus of Retail Week’s ‘The disruptors’ series, as we highlight the businesses creating waves across the industry.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How the Co-op is building ‘stronger’ future
The Co-op swung back into the black in 2017 as strong like-for-like sales in its core food business helped boost its bottom line.
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AnalysisInfographic: Cowgill on Finish Line and Coupe on Brexit
Words and numbers, April 6, 2018: JD boss Peter Cowgill on Finish Line, House of Fraser’s rescue package and Mike Coupe’s worries for a hard Brexit.
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NewsUpdated: Bestway buys Conviviality retail arm for £7m
Wholesaler Bestway has acquired the retail division of collapsed drinks company Conviviality in a deal worth around £7m.
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NewsFoyles flops back into the red as rates hit earnings
Family-owned books chain Foyles slipped back into the red last year as higher business rates knocked its bottom line.
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NewsDixons Carphone UK boss Bickerstaffe steps down
Dixons Carphone UK and Ireland chief executive Katie Bickerstaffe is exiting the electricals retailer after 10 years to take up a new role at an energy firm.
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NewsCo-op back in the black as food like-for-likes rise
The Co-op returned to profit in 2017 on the back of strong food sales and the growth of its wholesale business.
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NewsAO World full-year sales spark as margins improve
AO World said sales and margins improved in its last full year, driven by strong trading at its fledgling European business and reduced advertising spend.
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NewsSainsbury’s bid speculation boosts Mothercare value
Reports that Sainsbury’s considered swooping on Mothercare has boosted the struggling babywear specialist’s share price.
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NewsAgenda: Updates from Tesco, Asos, WHSmith and more
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Tesco, Asos, WHSmith, Quiz, Dunelm and Card Factory on the agenda.