All articles by Nicola Harrison – Page 8
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis and Waitrose report sales increases in first half
John Lewis sales increased 4.2% last week after a “lively” start to the week and Waitrose reported a boost from the Great British Bake Off.
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NewsHigh streets slip in July as consumers opt to spend on leisure
High street like-for-like sales fell 1.1% in July as consumers chose to spend in restaurants and bars, according to BDO.
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VideoThe Retail Week: The Sunday trading debate, Co-op appointment and the Ashes
Catch up on the week’s biggest retail stories with executive editor George MacDonald and content editor Nicola Harrison.
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NewsTM Lewin management buys remaining 20% stake in the business
TM Lewin management, backed by Bain Capital affiliate Sankaty Advisors, has bought out Caird Capital’s 20% stake in the business.
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VideoWatch: MasterCard's £39m credit fee payout to Tesco explained
Your questions answered on the implications of MasterCard’s settlement with Tesco and why some retailers steer clear of American Express.
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NewsFindel reports 'solid' start to year as sales rise 1.9% in first quarter
Findel has reported a “solid” start to the year as total sales increased 1.9% in the 17 weeks to July 24.
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NewsBonmarché like-for-like decline slows 'despite inconsistent weather'
Bonmarché like-for-likes slipped 0.7% in the 13 weeks to June 27, an improvement on the fall of 3.3% recorded in the previous quarter.
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NewsHomebase loses two top directors from its executive board
Homebase is parting company with two of its top executives only three months into the reign of new managing director Echo Lu.
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OpinionRetailers should take heart from Next's second-quarter trading update
Fashion bellwether Next’s second-quarter update reminds bosses that despite external challenges there are opportunities for good retailers.
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NewsMothercare first quarter in line with expectations despite momentum slowing
Mothercare’s trading momentum has stalled in the first quarter but the retailer insisted its performance was in line with expectations.
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NewsKingfisher like-for-like growth picks up in second quarter
DIY giant Kingfisher has reported group like-for-likes up 3.5% in the 10 weeks to July 11, driven by strong performances at B&Q and Screwfix.
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NewsAustralian stationer Kikki.K eyes 100 stores as it gears up for UK launch
Australian stationery retailer Kikki.K is eyeing more than 100 UK stores and hopes to launch a flagship in London as early as October.
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NewsIrish giant Dunnes aims to double UK stores in ambitious expansion plan
Irish fashion, food and home retailer Dunnes is seeking up to 40 UK stores amid ambitious plans to more than double its presence here.
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OpinionAs the economy improves, retailers need to make hay while the sun shines
In a world where one of the largest economies suffers a massive stock market plunge, you could be forgiven for thinking you’d woken up in 2008.
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NewsSports Direct reports profits rise but cuts bonus scheme EBITDA target
Sports Direct underlying pre-tax profit surged 20.5% to £300.3m in its full year to April 2 but it has cut its bonus scheme EBITDA target.
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NewsMost supermarkets acting responsibly on promotions, CMA concludes
An investigation into supermarkets’ pricing tactics has found that most retailers take compliance “seriously” but that some are “misleading” consumers.
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NewsDixons Carphone sales and profits rise in 'excellent year'
Dixons Carphone has delivered an “excellent” trading performance in its first full year as a merged business as sales and profits increased.
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VideoWatch: Did retail sales rise or fall in June? Why BRC and BDO’s figures differ
Your questions answered on why there are contrasting reports from the BRC and BDO on June’s retail sales reports.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Budget bombshell, living wage, Sunday trading and M&S
Content editor Nicola Harrison talks to Peel Hunt retail analyst John Stevenson about the Budget and this week’s retail news.
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NewsWalgreens Boots Alliance appoints Pessina as CEO and buys Liz Earle
Walgreens Boots Alliance has appointed Stefano Pessina as its chief executive and acquired British beauty brand Liz Earle.