All articles by Grace Bowden – Page 89
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NewsNotonthehighstreet.com to focus on ‘core’ UK business
Notonthehighstreet.com has vowed to focus on its core UK business and expand its product range after it pulled its German site last year.
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NewsBHS received money from Arcadia to retain 'key people'
BHS head office employees received payment from Arcadia in an effort to keep them while the retailer sought a buyer following its collapse, it has emerged.
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NewsN Brown sales edge up but profits fall in 'challenging' market
N Brown has posted a drop in half-year profits as boss Angela Spindler said the retailer was “not immune” to challenges facing the fashion sector.
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NewsTed Baker profits soar, driven by international sales
Ted Baker has reported rising half-year profits and sales as it plans further international expansion despite “challenging trading conditions”.
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NewsRetail sales hit 2016 high, driven by food growth
Retail sales growth in September hit its highest level this year, and food delivered its best quarter in nearly three years.
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GalleryIn pictures: Hamleys unveils its top 10 Christmas toys
Hamleys has revealed the toys it is banking on for festive success this Christmas, ranging from board games to virtual reality headsets.
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NewsAmazon to open Northants fulfilment centre, creating 300 new jobs
Amazon has unveiled plans to open a new fulfilment centre in Daventry next year to meet demand for its growing Marketplace arm.
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NewsBlack Friday and Cyber Monday web spend to hit £5bn thanks to mobile
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are set to rake in £5bn online over a five-day period, with mobile comprising the majority of etail sales.
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NewsTopps Tiles boss Williams: Brexit will not dent store expansion plans
Topps Tiles boss Matthew Williams has insisted the retailer will pursue its aggressive expansion plan despite Brexit’s impact on consumer confidence.
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NewsWaitrose appoints former Argos executive to lead IT strategy
Waitrose has hired Argos’s former IT director Mike Sackman to build on the grocer’s digital capabilities, Retail Week can reveal.
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GalleryStore gallery: Foyles drives experiential offer at new Chelmsford branch
Foyles has opened its third branch outside London on Chelmsford’s Bond Street, boasting an impressive roster of in-store events.
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NewsMonsoon IT boss exits to take role at Australian retailer David Jones
Monsoon IT and ecommerce director John Bovill has left the business to lead digital strategy at department store chain David Jones.
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NewsNew Mastercard tech lets customers verify payments with selfies
Mastercard has rolled out payment technology that will allow shoppers to verify purchases using their fingerprint or face.
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NewsScS back in the black as profits spurred by strong sales
ScS has reported a return to profit as the retailer eyes further bricks-and-mortar expansion and sales at its House of Fraser concessions increase.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How Argos, Tesco and John Lewis use tech hubs to drive innovation
Retailers of all sectors and sizes have launched digital labs in recent years, but what tangible business benefits do they offer?
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NewsAmazon launches $2.5m competition to advance artificial intelligence tech
Amazon has unveiled an annual university competition dedicated to accelerating conversational artificial intelligence technology.
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NewsFacebook squares up to eBay as it launches marketplace capabilities
Facebook is rolling out a new feature entitled Marketplace, creating a dedicated feed for users to buy and sell through the platform.
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NewsLong Tall Sally uses 3D body scans to create mannequin modelled on customer
Specialist womenswear retailer Long Tall Sally has created a 3D-printed mannequin from a full-body scan of one of its own customers.
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NewsCo-op Food launches new ad campaign pushing its ethical roots
The Co-op has unveiled an advertising campaign for the run-up to Christmas to coincide with its new membership scheme and revived logo.
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NewsConsumer confidence up in September as shoppers 'shrug off Brexit fears'
Consumer confidence rose across all measures in September for the second consecutive month, ranking the highest overall score since June.