All Retail Week articles in October 28 2016
Browse all news stories and articles from this date or time period.
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NewsBHS owners unveil plans for overseas expansion
BHS owners have revealed that they are in the final stages of talks to expand the retailer’s international estate.
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NewsFrench Connection eyed by international buyers
French Connection is being considered by several overseas investors and private equity firms for a possible sale.
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NewsM&S and Asos 'use Syrian refugees to make clothes'
Syrian refugee children have been making clothes for Marks & Spencer and Asos, it has been claimed.
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NewsRetailers open lowest number of new stores since 2011
Retailers opened the lowest number of new stores for five years in the first half of 2016, but shuttered 15 shops every day.
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NewsRetail news on French Connection and Dunnes
Retail news round-up: French Connection's shares surge and Dunnes takes second place.
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NewsBHS boss David Anderson on why the retailer will thrive
Less than a month after relaunching its UK website, BHS has revealed that it is launching in three new territories.
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VideoWatch: Jigsaw boss Peter Ruis on its latest iteration
Jigsaw boss Peter Ruis and Dalziel and Pow’s David Dalziel explain the design intentions behind the new store in Piccadilly Circus, London.
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OpinionOpinion: Tesco cranks up the heat on grocery rivals
It wasn’t long ago that a beleaguered Tesco was firmly in backs-to-the-wall, crisis-solving mode.
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OpinionOpinion: Why retailers need to do more to stop supply chain abuses
Syrian refugee children found making clothes for British shoppers: the words no UK retailer ever wants to hear.
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NewsCarpetright suffers fall in first-half like-for-likes
Carpetright has posted a drop in like-for-likes during its first half and warned that the fall in the value of the sterling will dent margins.
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NewsShoe Zone sales drop as it shutters loss-making stores
Shoe Zone expects full-year sales to drop by about 4% as it presses ahead with plans to shutter loss-making stores.
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NewsLiberty boss Ed Burstell quits to join Hudson's Bay
Liberty boss Ed Burstell is quitting the business to join Canadian department store group Hudson’s Bay Company.
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NewsMaplin chief technology officer Neil McGowan exits
Maplin technology boss Neil McGowan has left the retailer just 15 months after being appointed to the role.
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NewsRetail Week Be Inspired campaign honoured with top award
Retail Week has been recognised for its Be Inspired campaign to promote the careers of successful female leaders by the Women’s Business Council.
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OpinionOpinion: John Lewis sets pace with Nickolds’ promotion
Congratulations to Paula Nickolds, who this week was named managing director of John Lewis.
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NewsChristmas sales rise expected to be sluggish
Christmas sales are expected to rise marginally this year as grocery and health and beauty items drive purchases.
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NewsToday in retail: New boss at John Lewis
Congratulations to Paula Nickolds, who was named managing director of John Lewis today.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales rise bolstered by fashion and tech
John Lewis recorded increased sales last week as womenswear and mobile phones drove strong performance across fashion and electricals.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Paula Nickolds' to-do list at John Lewis
As Paula Nickolds prepares to take the reins as the first female boss of John Lewis, Retail Week takes a look at her to-do list.
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NewsRetail news on Musgrave, Monsoon Accessorize and more
Retail news round-up: Musgrave and Unilever in ice-cream dispute, Monsoon appoints new finance director, food prices to surge and convenience sector to expand.