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OpinionComment: Dixons Carphone is coming good on its sky-high ambition
A year ago, Seb James and Sir Charles Dunstone unveiled details of the proposed merger of electricals giant Dixons and Carphone Warehouse.
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OpinionMike Ashley looks match-fit to tackle the value sector
If he can do with general merchandise what he has done in sportswear and fashion, Mike Ashley could be about to move up into the value sector’s Premier League.
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OpinionComment: Economic reports should be approached with caution
There are so many factors affecting retail at present that basing predictions on the latest economic reports can prove somewhat precarious.
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OpinionComment: Tesco gets it right with its Harris + Hoole coffee shop
In spite of the negative sentiment towards Britain’s largest grocer, Tesco still innovates and offers points of difference.
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OpinionTravel specialist DFS Group unveils store at Singapore's Changi Airport
Luxury travel specialist DFS Group has opened its largest global store: a wine, spirits and tobacco flagship at Singapore’s Changi Airport.
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OpinionBooker’s Wilson ups convenience retail ante with Londis and Budgens deal
When Charles Wilson left Marks & Spencer to join Booker as chief executive in 2005, many observers’ eyebrows leaped in surprise.
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AnalysisQ2 trading conditions survey: Share your views on experience
As part of its Retail 2015 report, Retail Week is carrying out four sentiment analyses to gauge how retail chiefs’ views on trading shift throughout the year.
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AnalysisComment: Have Britain's high streets reached peak bike shop?
High streets may be close to the point where there is no more room for bike stores cafes catering for middle-aged men in Lycra.
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AnalysisMike Dennis on Sainsbury's results and competition from the discounters
Cantor Fitzgerald’s managing director of consumer research talks about whether Mike Coupe’s plans for Sainsbury’s will prove successful.
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OpinionWhy I took time out from retail to stand as a general election candidate
Independent retailer Ian Middleton ran for the Green Party during the election, he explains why he chose the party.
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OpinionComment: Landlords must keep abreast of innovative technology
New retail technology will not kill off shopping centres - on the contrary, it has the potential to make them more vital than ever.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Dark times behind, innovation ahead for Carrefour Belgium
Grocery giant Carrefour’s Belgian operation has successfully turned the page on declining like-for-likes and store closures.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How retail property leaders are voting for change
The general election is upon us and the retail property industry wants business rates and town centre redevelopment at the top of the agenda.
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OpinionComment: Tesco’s Lewis must impress when he unveils prelims next week
A shopping spree on Tesco shares came to a halt this week as investors waited for boss Dave Lewis to set out his stall at next week’s prelims.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How far is the Co-op along the road to recovery?
Co-operative boss Richard Pennycook believes the group has “turned the corner” after returning to profit in 2014 following a torrid year.
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OpinionComment: Dunelm’s store focus might seem old-fashioned but it’s working
When Will Adderley took back the reins as chief executive at home and furniture group Dunelm he had a single overriding priority.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How will Newport shopping centre Friars Walk affect UK retail?
Retail Week takes a look at the development of Newport’s Friars Walk and finds out how the ambitious scheme fits into the UK retail jigsaw.
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OpinionComment: Don’t write the high street’s obituary just yet
The future of the high street has concerned retailers in recent years, but rates reform could give run-down town centres a new lease of life.
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AnalysisInternational news analysis: Toys R Us unveils turnaround strategy
Toys R Us has revealed its three key areas of focus will be enhancing mobile capabilities, investing in its Babies R Us business and reducing costs.
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OpinionComment: The retail sectors that will profit and suffer in 2015
Despite improving economic conditions and better customer sentiment, storm clouds may be gathering on the retail horizon.