All articles by Nicola Harrison – Page 2
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News
My Local on the brink of collapse, 1,658 jobs at risk
My Local, the convenience chain born from the ashes of Morrisons’ c-store estate, has filed an intention to appoint administrators, putting 1,658 jobs at risk.
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Opinion
Opinion: The timing is right for Steinhoff's move on Poundland
South African retail group Steinhoff failed to pounce on Home Retail and Darty earlier this year, but is now chasing a Poundland acquisition.
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Video
Watch: The top trends and changes in the Retail Week Power List 2016
Watch the team behind the Retail Week Power List discuss the top trends of this year as a new chart leader is revealed.
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The Retail Week: Key players and trends from the Power List 2016
With plenty of risers, fallers and new entries in Retail Week’s Power List 2016 the team discuss some of the key talking points.
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News
My Local hires KPMG to explore strategic options following tough trading
My Local, the convenience chain born from the ashes of Morrisons’ c-store estate, is in talks with advisers over strategic options following lacklustre trading.
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Opinion
This week in retail: All eyes on Sainsbury's for its first-quarter figures
Grocers have had to endure an extraordinary amount of upheaval in the last few years as customers reap the rewards of a competitive market.
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Opinion
Opinion: New chief must reignite lacklustre Debenhams
After months of speculation, false starts and near misses, we learned last week who has been tasked with leading Debenhams.
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Video
The Retail Week: BHS fallout, Amazon's UK boss and upcoming grocery results
In the week that BHS went into administration the team discusses the fallout, changes at Amazon and what to expect from grocers next week.
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Opinion
Opinion: Boohoo is emerging as a true retail success story
It’s not all doom and gloom on the high street, or the virtual high street at least, as fashion etailer Boohoo’s full year update testifies.
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News
Austin Reed formally enters administration as potential buyers circle
Austin Reed has collapsed into administration and there are already a number of interested parties waiting in the wings, Retail Week understands.
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News
Austin Reed files notice of intention to appoint administrator
Premium fashion retailer Austin Reed has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator, Retail Week can reveal.
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News
Update: Battle continues to put BHS back on course
BHS chief executive Darren Topp has reacted angrily to industry speculation today that the retailer faced imminent administration.
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Analysis
This week in retail: Primark, N Brown, Pets at Home and ONS
This week we have planned updates from retailers including Primark, N Brown and Pets at Home as well as ONS retail sales.
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Opinion
Opinion: Tesco in fightback mode ahead of full-year results
When Matt Davies opened Retail Week Live last month, the boss of Tesco UK claimed the grocer was “on the cusp of something special”.
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News
Card Factory delivers 'excellent year' as market share rises
Card Factory has delivered both a profits and sales increase in its full year as its boss prepares to stand down.
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News
Moss Bros unveils strong year as sales and profits rise
Formal menswear retailer Moss Bros has unveiled a strong full-year performance with sales and profits up.
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News
This week in retail: M&S, Card Factory, Moss Bros, Topps Tiles and more
It’s going to be a busy week with trading updates from five retailers including M&S, Card Factory and Moss Bros in the next five days.
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News
Sports Direct's Mike Ashley shuns 'showboating' MP inquiry
Sports Direct’s founder Mike Ashley has accused MPs of “showboating” and said he will challenge being formally summoned to a parliamentary select committee.
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News
Dixons Carphone to acquire telecoms price comparison site Simplifydigital
Dixons Carphone is to acquire TV and telecoms switching platform Simplifydigital as it aims to build a “significant services business”.
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News
Amazon UK boss Chris North quits after five years in charge at etail giant
Amazon UK boss Chris North has quit after five years in charge to join US etailer Shutterfly.