All articles by Grace Bowden – Page 73
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NewsFeelunique launches unlimited next-day delivery service
Feelunique is rolling out a new service called Unlimited Delivery, which will allow shoppers to pay an annual fee for free next-day delivery.
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NewsToday in retail: A tale of two discounters
The varied fortunes of value retailers were brought into stark relief today by Store Twenty One and Aldi.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales rise despite fashion slip
John Lewis posted a rise in its weekly sales, driven by its electricals division which made up for weak performances across its fashion and homeware departments.
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NewsAmazon patents shape-shifting robotic mannequin tech
Amazon has filed a patent for a robotic fashion mannequin that can change dimensions to allow a shopper to see how clothes fit on different sizes.
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NewsEvans Cycles profits punctured despite sales rise
Evans Cycles posted a slump in its preliminary profits, which new boss Andy King attributed to ongoing adverse market conditions.
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InterviewInterview: Evans Cycles' new boss Andy King
Evans Cycles’ new chief executive Andy King talks to Retail Week about catering for commuters and his strategy to pedal the business into profit growth.
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NewsJD Sports to open gym and store dual fascia
JD Sports is bolstering its fitness credentials by opening its first gym and store dual fascia in Salford this year.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Mike Ashley, Superdrug and Sainsbury's
The team discuss the biggest stories over the last seven days including Mike Ashley’s impact on the image of retail and results from this week.
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NewsWill Ashley’s power drinking cause a retail hangover?
Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley added to his roster of iconic quotes today when he told a High Court judge he is “a power drinker”.
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NewsHolland & Barrett sales up but investment hits profits
Holland & Barrett posted a fall in profits in preliminary results, as the retailer ploughed investment into its multichannel proposition.
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NewsShop Direct’s Very Exclusive boss Sarah Curran exits
Sarah Curran, managing director of Shop Direct’s luxury fashion division Very Exclusive, has left the retailer after three years.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales jump boosted by clearance items
John Lewis posted a strong rise in its weekly sales driven by electricals and home purchases, but stablemate Waitrose’s sales rise was less buoyant.
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NewsHamleys chief operating officer to take over as CEO
Hamleys chief operating officer Ralph Cunningham will take the helm of the business as current boss Gudjon Reynisson steps down for a vice chairman role.
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Tesco to compensate shareholders for accounting scandal
Tesco has unveiled plans to offer financial compensation for its 2014 accounting scandal to around 10,000 of its shareholders.
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NewsSainsbury’s sales rise as grocery gains momentum
Sainsbury’s posted a rise in first-quarter like-for-likes as its convenience and online food offer boosted sales.
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NewsSuperdrug profits and sales soar in “strong year”
Superdrug reported a leap in preliminary pre-tax profits and like-for-like sales as the retailer’s store expansion and cosmetics offer bolstered growth.
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NewsDune boss John Egan steps down for non-executive role
Dune’s chief executive John Egan is standing down after nine years at the helm of the footwear specialist.
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NewsUpdated: SuperGroup full-year profits and sales soar
Superdry parent company SuperGroup released its full-year results early after a preliminary draft of the figures was stolen from an employee.
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NewsNisa full-year profits rise despite sales dip
Nisa posted a rise in profits but adjustments in the retailer’s store portfolio dampened sales.
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NewsAmazon extends Prime Day shopping hours to boost sales
Amazon will spread offers over 30 hours for its third annual Prime Day next month as it adds China and India to the ecommerce event.