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M&S beats expectations as sales soar over Christmas

Retail Gazette

rise in like-for-like sales over the golden quarter as its turnaround plan continues to bear fruit. The department store retailer saw UK sales surge to £3.6bn in the 13 weeks to 30 December, driven by market-leading growth in food and a strong performance in womenswear. increase in online revenue and 2% lift in store sales. “We

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Why Colette, TDE parent Marquee Retail Group is looking to expand

Inside Retail

In an interview with Inside Retail , he discussed how CBCH and TDE are rebounding following collapse, as well as his plans to expand in the years to come. We’ve tried to be smart with our forward buying, we’ve [put] a lid on costs, and are making sure that we’re promoting a value offer. I call it swimming against the tide.”

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Wiser Insights: Navigating 2023’s Online Back-to-School Retail Trends

Wiser

The convenience, variety, and value offered by online platforms presents a compelling proposition for consumers. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has played a significant role in this shift, with safety concerns prompting many to avoid crowded department stores. What Back-to-School Items Are a Must for Most Students?

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Has John Lewis Partnership finally turned a corner with its ‘refreshed’ turnaround plan?

Retail Gazette

John Lewis appeared to backtrack on Dame Sharon White’s original turnaround plan as CEO Nish Kankiwala vowed to focus “unashamedly” on retail after the partnership posted its first profit in four years. We’ve secured the funding we need for the four years of the plan.

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