All articles by Amy Shields – Page 31
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New Look and Debs to enter North Africa
New Look and Debenhams are to open stores in North Africa in an effort to take advantage of the region’s burgeoning economy.
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NewsTJ Hughes grows again after fourfold profit rise
TJ Hughes has reignited its expansion plans after notching up full-year pre-tax profits more than quadruple the previous year.
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Retailers rethink business travel
More than half of retailers say they have changed the way they consider business travel out of concern for the environment, a survey has revealed.
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Carphone seals Best Buy deal
Carphone Warehouse has completed its deal with US electricals giant Best Buy to launch a European retail business.
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Topps Tiles sales slump
Topps Tiles has revealed deteriorating sales as the credit crunch continues to hit demand for big-ticket items.
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LVMH reports stellar first half
Luxury retail group LVMH has said that it is confident of a strong performance in its second half, after notching up organic sales growth of 12 per cent for its first half.
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July sales volumes plummet
The Summer Sales have bought no respite for beleaguered retailers as they reported plummeting sales volumes in July.
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Profits hike prompts TM Lewin expansion
TM Lewin is poised to expand rapidly in the UK and overseas after notching up scorching full-year sales and earnings.
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Selfridges to test toyshop in London store
Selfridges is to open its first dedicated area to selling toys as it gears up for the vital Christmas trading period.
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Opinion
What's Next?
Next could surprise the City when it updates on its second quarter performance next week.
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Crunch hits the wealthy
The ultra-wealthy are spending less on luxury goods and services as the credit crunch hits, according to a survey.
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Diesel buys stake in Viktor & Rolf
Fashion retailer Diesel has acquired a majority stake in Dutch fashion brand Viktor & Rolf.
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Grocers cut petrol prices
Supermarkets Asda, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s will lower petrol prices, in a move prompted by falling oil prices.
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General Trading Company falls into administration
Iconic London department store the General Trading Company has gone into administration, as predicted in this week’s Retail Week ( July 18 ).
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Boots slammed over supplier terms
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has named and shamed Alliance Boots as one of the worst payers to small suppliers.
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TM Lewin profits jump 21%
TM Lewin has bucked the downturn, posting a 14 per cent sales rise and EBITDA up 21 per cent in its full year.
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Jewellery Channel aims for profitability as sales double
TV shopping retailer The Jewellery Channel is to become profitable this year after nearly doubling its sales last year.
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Mamas & Papas sales sparkle
Mamas & Papas has bucked the retail gloom to notch up a like-for-like sales increase of 46 per cent for its maternity fashion ranges during its spring/summer trading season.
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Opinion
Is it worth it?
“Is it worth it?” asked one luxury retail chief today at a press event for the finest of British luxury brands.
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Best Buy closes in on first stores as UK arrival nears
Central London flagship location also under consideration as retail park deals are negotiated.