All articles by James Wilmore – Page 27
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NewsAnn Summers to launch 'Rabbit' dating app as it bounces back to black
Ann Summers is launching a dating app next month as the retailer looks to capitalise on its high proportion of single customers.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Black Friday, grocery movements and Christmas shopping
Catch up on this week’s big retail stories with analysis from content editor Nicola Harrison and news editor James Wilmore.
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NewsJD Sports revises up full-year profit forecast after strong trading
JD Sports Fashion has said it expects full-year profits to beat forecasts after “relatively strong” trading since the summer.
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NewsBooker Group shakes up roles as operations director retires
Booker Group has revealed plans for a management reshuffle as its operations director steps down after 10 years in the role.
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NewsArgos apologises as shoppers complain about Black Friday delivery delays
Argos has apologised after some customers suffered problems with home delivery and making contact with its customer service teams following Black Friday.
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NewsBlack Friday online spend using Visa soars 25% as store transactions fall
Visa has reported online spending on Black Friday soared 25%, while store sales was slightly down.
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NewsBlack Friday weekend online sales hit £3.3bn, says IMRG/Experian
Shoppers spent £3.3bn online over the four-day Black Friday weekend, according to latest figures from IMRG and Experian.
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NewsPark Group narrows its first-half losses as sales jump 23%
Voucher and gift card specialist Park Group has narrowed its losses after a jump in half-year sales and is on course for a strong second half.
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VideoShort Cuts: What do we know about Office's potential new owners Truworths?
After Truworths agreed a deal to acquire footwear retailer Office for £256m, we take a closer look at the South African business – in 60 seconds.
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NewsUS Black Friday sales mirror UK as shoppers shift online
Black Friday trading in the US mirrored the trend in the UK with online sales increasing as shopping in stores fell.
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NewsFortnum & Mason sales and profits jump as online revenue soars
Luxury retailer and brand Fortnum & Mason has reported record sales and profits boosted by a 22% jump in online sales.
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NewsCyber Monday online spend predicted to hit nearly £1bn
Shoppers are predicted to spend nearly £1bn online as part of Cyber Monday today, slightly less than the forecasted ecommerce spend on Black Friday.
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NewsFrench Connection to close seven more stores and exit Regent Street
French Connection plans to close seven more stores and will exit its Regent Street shop, but its overall retail trading performance has improved.
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NewsShop Direct reports 24% boost in Black Friday transactions
Very owner Shop Direct is on track for its biggest trading day ever with total transactions up 24% on last year’s Black Friday.
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VideoThe Retail Week: Black Friday footfall, fulfilment and the future
As Black Friday enters its home straight, news editor James Wilmore, content editor Nicola Harrison and reporter Luke Tugby chew over the Black Friday fat.
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NewsFindel directors bid to block Sports Direct gaining seat on its board
Findel’s directors have made a bid to block Mike Ashley from getting a Sports Direct representative elected to the home shopping retailer’s board.
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NewsEnd of business rate relief a 'huge blow' for small high street retailers
The Government’s failure to extend its business rate relief scheme has been branded a “huge blow” for small high street retailers.
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NewsEdinburgh Woollen Mill Group profits jump as 100 more stores planned
Fashion and textiles retailer Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group has reported a jump in pre-tax profits as it plans 100 new store openings.
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VideoWatch: John Lewis' distribution centre prepares for Black Friday
John Lewis’ director of national distribution took us on a tour of the retailer’s main site to explain how it is preparing for Black Friday.
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NewsBusiness rates remain 'elephant in the room' – Autumn statement reaction
George Osborne has said the results of the business rates review will be delayed until his next Budget. This is how the industry reacted.