All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 16
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NewsThe Co-op accelerates plan to boost new members
The Co-op has accelerated plans to boost its membership and is aiming to recruit one million new members by the end of 2017.
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NewsBHS admin costs spiral as MPs demand answers
BHS administration costs have come in at £1.3m more than expected as MPs question a £35m ‘floating charge’ paid by Arcadia.
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NewsToday in Retail: Grim times for Game
It’s been a mixed bag of trading updates for two retailers that have been struggling of late.
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NewsBusiness rates top reason overseas retailers shun UK
Almost three-quarters of international retailers are opting to expand outside of the UK because of the onerous business rates system, according to new research.
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NewsBurberry UK like-for-likes rocket 40% over golden quarter
Burberry group like-for-like sales increased 3% in the golden quarter, driven by a 40% like-for-like surge in the UK.
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NewsGame UK sales plummet due to weak console market
Videogames specialist Game’s UK retail sales plunged 18.3% in the 23 weeks to January 7.
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NewsTheresa May seeks tariff-free post-Brexit trade
Theresa May has pledged to take the UK out of the EU single market but vowed to seek a “bold and ambitious” trade agreement with the region.
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NewsIceland ploughs £2.5m into head office revamp
Frozen-foods specialist Iceland has begun work on the second phase of a £5m investment programme at its head office in Deeside, Flintshire.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales jump 3.7%, driven by Clearance
John Lewis sales jumped 3.7% to £89.1m in the last week of Clearance, driven by bumper audio sales.
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NewsToday in Retail: Hotel Chocolat’s Christmas success
Upmarket chocolate retailer Hotel Chocolat’s Christmas success will have tasted sweet for investors.
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NewsZalando sales hit €1bn over golden quarter
German fashion etailer Zalando broke through the €1bn sales barrier in its fourth quarter as revenue jumped 25%-26%.
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NewsNew Look boss Kristiansen bags bumper bonus
New Look boss Anders Kristiansen has picked up a £2.2m bonus after the sale of the fashion retailer nearly two years ago.
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NewsHotel Chocolat hits the sweet spot over Christmas
Hotel Chocolat’s sales surged 16.2% over the festive period as customers bought more higher-priced gift items.
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OpinionBlog: Why parcel tracking keeps customers calm
My boyfriend went a bit mad in the January Sales last week. Enticed by a 30% off promotion online, he bought enough winter woollies to get him through until March.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Department stores still draw Christmas crowds
Department stores are traditionally the go to destination at Christmas. Vast product ranges mean shoppers can find inspiration for the entire family under one roof.
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NewsDebenhams' retreat from fashion market boosts sales
Debenhams move away from the “challenging” clothing market helped it notch up a Christmas sales rise.
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NewsFat Face price promise pays off as full price sales soar
A full year sales jump delivered a dose of Christmas cheer at Fat Face as customers embraced its festive price promise.
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NewsPrimark festive sales soar but margins set to decline
Primark sales jumped 11% over the golden quarter but the retailer warned that its profit margin is set to decline over the year ahead.
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NewsDebenhams like-for-likes rise 5% over Christmas
Debenhams group like-for-likes rose 5% over Christmas as the department store’s online sales jumped 17%.
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NewsToday in retail: Sainsbury's beats Christmas expectations
Hot on the heels of Morrisons’ stellar update yesterday, Sainsbury’s revealed Christmas also brought good tidings for its business.