All Retail Week articles in November 11 2011
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsVideo: M&S screens new Christmas TV ad featuring X Factor contestants
Marks & Spencer unveiled its new Christmas TV advert last night (November 6), featuring the X Factor contestants.
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NewsAlliance Boots in running to buy care firm
Health and beauty retailer and pharmaceuticals wholesaler Alliance Boots is in the running to buy Healthcare at Home, one of the UK’s largest providers of in-home medical care, it is understood.
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NewsRetail like-for-likes slip 0.6% in October
UK like-for-like retail sales slipped 0.6% in October as growth in food sales slowed and non food sales fell. Total sales were up 1.5%.
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NewsPrimark's profits fall 8% as like-for-likes grow
Value clothing retailer Primark’s profit dropped by 8% due to high cotton prices and the 20% VAT increase in January, it said in its year end results.
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NewsBest Buy underestimated the competition, says John Lewis boss
John Lewis boss Andy Street said Best Buy underestimated the competition when it launched in the UK.
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NewsMarks & Spencer suffers half year profits drop
Marks & Spencer has revealed a fall in underlying pretax profit to £315.2m from £348.6m in the 26 weeks to October 1 as the retailer invested in offering customers value for money in light of the depressed economy.
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NewsThorntons FD to exit next year
Thorntons finance director Mark Robson has left the chocolatier after two years with the business.
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NewsMultiyork chairman and chief executive Thambiah steps down
Furniture chain Multiyork chairman and chief executive Indira Thambiah has stood down.
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NewsAsda outperforms market for first time since 2009
Asda has outperformed the grocery market for the first time since the beginning of 2010 while Morrisons remains the strongest performer of the big four supermarkets, according to the latest Kantar Worldpanel market share figures.
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Argos spices up kidswear with Emma Bunton tie-up
Argos has teamed up with ex-Spice Girl Emma Bunton to create a baby and kidswear range.
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NewsSupermarket price wars drive shop price inflation fall
Supermarket price wars, which have intensified over the past six weeks, drove overall shop price inflation down to its lowest rate this year in October.
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NewsComet sold to OpCapita for £2
Turnaround private investment firm OpCapita has bought electricals retailer Comet from owner Kesa for £2.
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NewsSainsbury's profits up 6.6% in first half
Sainsbury’s has reported “strong” sales with underlying pretax profit up 6.6% to £354m, excluding gains on property sales.
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NewsSuperGroup warehouse glitch slows sales growth
SuperGroup sales growth slowed in its three months to October 30 as its warehouse glitch takes its toll on sales.
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NewsChannel Islands VAT loophole to be closed in April
The controversial Channel Islands VAT loophole exploited by retailers including HMV, Asda and Play.com is to be closed in April, the Treasury has revealed today.
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GalleryIn pictures: Regent Street Christmas lights switch on
Stars from new 3D family Christmas film, Arthur Christmas, turned on Regent Street Christmas lights last night amid fireworks, illuminating London’s ‘Mile of Style’.
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NewsJohn Lewis launches its £6m Christmas advertising campaign
John Lewis launches its Christmas advertising campaign on Friday which focuses on the anticipation and joy of giving the perfect gift to someone you love.
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NewsRiver Island to launch standalone shoes and accessories store
Fashion retailer River Island is to launch a new fascia selling only shoes and accessories in Nottingham this month, Retail Week can reveal.
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InterviewQ&A: SuperGroup boss Julian Dunkerton and chief financial officer Chas Howes
Retail Week speaks to SuperGroup’s chief executive Julian Dunkerton and chief financial officer Chas Howes following its second quarter update.
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NewsMultiyork appoints joint managing directors
Furniture retailer Multiyork has appointment Adrian Iles and Oliver Spark as joint managing directors after the departure of executive chairman and chief executive Indira Thambiah last month.