All articles by Jennifer Creevy – Page 118
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Dutch cosmetics chain seeks to conquer UK
Cosmetics retailer Rituals is to open its first UK store at the east end of Oxford Street tomorrow.
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Bank of England holds interest rate
The Bank of England has kept the interest rate unchanged at 5.75 per cent for the fourth month in a row.
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Dunelm sales up, but growth hit as spend slowdown strikes
Dunelm’s growth slowed in the 18 weeks to November 3, despite total sales climbing 10.9 per cent and like-for-likes 5.6 per cent.
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Fresh & Easy stores open in the US
Tesco opened six of its much anticipated Fresh & Easy stores in Southern California today, with plans to open in Phoenix, Arizona and Las Vegas before the end of the year.
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Carphone profits soar ahead of iPhone launch
Carphone Warehouse reported a hike in pre-tax profits to 56 million, up from 14 million, as it prepares for the onslaught of the launch of the iPhone tomorrow.
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Sustainability is becoming more important
The BCSC Conference and Showcase kicked off this morning with a call to action on sustainability.
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Marks & Spencer weathers first half
Marks & Spencer has reported an increase in pre-tax profit of 11.5 per cent for its first half, the 26 weeks to September 29 and revealed further details of its international expansion plans.
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Dunelm reports slower growth
Dunelm reported that growth rate slowed slightly in a trading update today.
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JJB strikes exclusive deal with Champion
JJB Sports has struck a five-year agreement with Champion Europe to become the exclusive UK retailer of Champion products.
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Clare to sell Dreams stake to fund homewares move
Dreams founder and managing director Mike Clare is in talks with several private equity firms to sell a stake in the store chain to finance the acquisition of a complementary retail business.
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Boots revs up growth strategy as it chases global leadership
Health and beauty giant invests in better stores and more innovative services
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Glasgow holds onto crown for top UK retail destination
Glasgow is still the UK’s top shopping location, according to the annual Venuescore retail rankings report.
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Blacks eyes women in Freespirit rethink as like-for-likes increase
Outdoors retailer Blacks is to develop its Freespirit brand with a greater focus on womenswear, following its decision to retain its interest in the label.
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Ed Hardy to make UK debut in spring after Paris opening
US designer denim brand Ed Hardy is to make its UK debut with a standalone store in London in spring next year.
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Boots unveils festive ad campaign
Alliance Boots will launch its Christmas TV ad campaign this Sunday, focusing on women looking gorgeous for their Christmas parties.
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SRG seeks units to expand Suits You chain
Menswear retailer Speciality Retail Group (SRG) is to expand its Suits You format by between five and 10 stores over the next year.
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Mikey to break into Spain with El Corte
Fashion jewellery brand Mikey London has teamed up with Spanish department store chain El Corte Ingl s to expand throughout Spain.
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Comptoir des Cotonniers accelerates UK growth
French womenswear retailer Comptoir des Cotonniers is ramping up its expansion in the UK and plans to open 30 outlets by 2010.
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Silverburn shopping centre in Glasgow opens
Retail Property Holdings’ 350 million Silverburn shopping centre in Glasgow opened its doors last week.
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Opinion
Online shopping malls put internet threat centre stage
This evening the UK’s first online shopping mall goes live, with more than 250 fashion retailers to choose from. Casobi.com has rounded up some of the best names in independent fashion such as Bench, Converse, Diesel, Guess, Gucci, Paul Smith and Puma and arranged them in the familiar form of ...