All articles by Emily Hardy – Page 47
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NewsDarty profits and sales rocket ahead of Fnac takeover
London-listed electricals retailer Darty said its retail profits advanced 24% to €93.1m ahead of Fnac’s tabled takeover of the business.
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NewsWarmer weather lifts retail sales for second consecutive month
Retail sales shot up in May for the second consecutive month following the UK’s warmer weather, latest figures from the ONS show.
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NewsPoundland profits tumble during “period of significant change”
Poundland has posted a fall in profits and like-for-likes during what the outgoing boss describes as a “period of significant change”.
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NewsN Brown sales slip against "challenging market backdrop"
Fashion retailer N Brown has posted a 1.6% slide in product sales during its first quarter against a “challenging market backdrop”.
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NewsSteinhoff acquires Poundland shares as it mulls full takeover bid
Steinhoff has bought almost a quarter of Poundland’s shares just hours after it revealed it was mulling a takeover bid for the value retailer.
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NewsApple boosts its digital wallet offer with desktop functionality
Consumers who use desktop devices to shop online can now use an Apple Pay button to access their digital wallet and make faster purchases.
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NewsSteinhoff eyes Poundland takeover following failed bids for Argos and Darty
Steinhoff is back on the acquisition trail, this time considering an offer for Poundland after losing out on both Argos and Darty.
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NewsSnapchat squares up to Facebook as it extends ad capabilities
Snapchat, which launched ad capabilities on its platform a year ago, has unveiled a host of improvements to snare retailers looking to advertise via social media.
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NewsMPs call for government to consider tax on online-only retailers
MPs have urged the government to consider introducing a tax on online-only retailers to level the playing field with bricks-and-mortar shops.
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NewsWaterstones boss warns of job cuts if UK votes for Brexit
Waterstones’ managing director James Daunt has warned staff that a Brexit would have “adverse” effects and result in job losses.
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NewsFindel admits ‘need to improve’ after drop in full-year profits
Findel has reported a 10.6% drop in pre-tax profits before exceptionals to £24.8m following a “more challenging than expected” year.
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NewsCost of national living wage and Brexit uncertainty hits retail jobs
Jobs in the retail sector could fall to their lowest level in five years as the cost of the national living wage (NLW) starts to take its toll on retailers.
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NewsTed Baker reveals soaring sales amid ‘challenging conditions’
Ted Baker has revealed an uplift in sales despite “challenging external trading conditions” as it continues to expand internationally.
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GalleryStore gallery: Jessops' new immersive Birmingham store in the frame
Jessops has returned to Merry Hill, Birmingham with its multi-service format boasting one-to-one tuition and photo printing facilities.
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NewsRetail diary: Sainsbury's chiefs mix it and Tesco backs BGT band
Sainsbury’s management team harbours musical ambitions, Tesco backs pop group The Neales and Urban Outfitters presses play on a cassette comeback.
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GalleryStore gallery: Lakeland flagship store opens following a £1m makeover
Lakeland’s new-look flagship store in Windermere boasts the latest in retail technology and in-store product demonstrations.
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AnalysisProfile: House of Fraser’s new chief customer officer David Walmsley
House of Fraser is set to benefit from the appointment of former M&S digital director David Walmsley, who replaces Andy Harding.
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NewsPrimark and Next circle BHS stores set to close as 'rescue plan' collapses
A number of retailers are said to be eyeing BHS stores less than 24 hours after the ‘rescue plan’ for the department store chain collapsed.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How is Pets at Home fending off industry headwinds?
Pets at Home’s new boss revealed a rise in profits last week but warned that even the “resilient” pet market is facing industry headwinds.
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NewsFnac defeats Steinhoff as Darty board recommends its offer to investors
The board of London-listed electricals retailer Darty has recommended that shareholders approve a takeover offer from French retailer Fnac.