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DataData: The top 30 declining retailers by store closures in 2015
Londis was the retailer that recorded the biggest drop in store numbers in the year to mid-October, according to the Local Data Company.
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AnalysisGame boss Martyn Gibbs on adapting the retailer for gaming's digital revolution
Game chief executive Martyn Gibbs believes the high street retailer is well positioned to capitalise on a market becoming increasingly dominated by digital products.
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OpinionDavid Fischel: Creaky business rates regime is poor foundation for devolution
A vibrant retail sector is essential in order to ensure the success of the Government’s initiative to create regional powerhouses.
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OpinionRetailers know that something has to give on free delivery
The industry’s current model of free delivery is no longer sustainable and retailers will have to adapt their offers accordingly.
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AnalysisCan secondary locations look forward to a retail revival as new names open?
High streets in smaller towns and cities are experiencing a retail renaissance as more and more value-led retailers target them for growth.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Alteri can put a spring in Brantano and Jones Bootmaker's step
Footwear retailers Brantano and Jones Bootmaker are set for a new lease of life after being taken over by new owner Alteri Investments.
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OpinionPeter Williams: Reunions remind me how retail’s changed, mostly for the good
Sadly - for me - I’m in an era of my life when I am passing certain landmarks, and I’ve recently been to two significant reunions.
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AnalysisSainsbury’s pilots new-look stores as consumers seek speedy shopping
Sainsbury’s has unveiled a raft of initiatives in c-stores and supermarkets designed to cater for changing shopping habits.
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AnalysisInfographic: Meadowhall Shopping Centre's anniversary year in numbers
As Meadowhall Shopping Centre celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, Retail Week takes a look at the Sheffield mall’s key statistics.
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AnalysisRetail park footfall hits new peak as high streets stem rate of decline
Retail parks recorded their biggest increase in footfall for almost two years in September as high streets slowed the rate of decline.
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AnalysisDoes Sainsbury's new 'micro' format need a new name?
The grocer is testing a new format under its Sainsbury’s Local banner but does it need to be rebadged given its smaller size?
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AnalysisTesco sells 14 Spenhill development sites in deal worth £250m
Tesco has agreed to sell 14 Spenhill development sites for £250m as it seeks to strengthen its balance sheet.
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AnalysisStore closures at lowest level for five years but fashion sector suffers
The number of stores being closed by retailers has dropped to its lowest level in five years, according to new figures revealed today.
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AnalysisWHSmith reveals rising profits and estimates £2m to £3m living wage impact
WHSmith has reported rising profits but flat like-for-likes in its full year as it estimates the living wage will cost it £2m to £3m a year.
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AnalysisJones Bootmaker and Brantano poised to be acquired by Alteri
Jones Bootmaker and Brantano could have new owners “within two weeks” after Alteri Investors entered into exclusive talks to acquire the retailers.
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AnalysisNick Bubb's verdict: Don't judge WHSmith by the state of its stores
After a summer of poor PR, does WHSmith’s comment today about “evolving our customer proposition” imply a change of stance?
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AnalysisWHSmith boss downplays living wage impact as 'business as usual'
The introduction of the national living wage in April will have minimal impact on WHSmith, according to boss Stephen Clarke.
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AnalysisN Brown half-year profits slump as digital transformation costs hit retailer
N Brown has reported a slump in half-year profits and that is has closed 18 clearance stores as it continues to transform into a digital business.
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AnalysisFirst look: Sainsbury's launches 'micro' c-store format in Holborn
Sainsbury’s has opened a new ‘micro’ c-store format across the road from its head office in Holborn as it bids to improve the store experience.
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AnalysisAccessorize and The Body Shop head new signings at The Broadway
Accessorize and The Body Shop head up a clutch of new retailers that have penned deals to join The Broadway shopping centre in Bradford.