All articles by Jennifer Creevy – Page 24
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NewsOne in ten UK businesses impacted by riots
Over 10% of the UK’s retail and leisure businesses have been directly impacted by riots and looting with 48,404 businesses impacted.
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NewsJD estimates riot damage will be £10m
JD Sports Fashion has estimated the financial impact of the riots to be more than £10m for the retailer.
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NewsVideo: Retailers hit as riots spread across the UK
Riots hit retailers across the UK last night while London remained largely calm.
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NewsBirmingham Jewellery Quarter shuts up shop this afternoon
The Birmingham Jewellery Quarter will shut down in the early afternoon today in a united front to prevent any further damage by rioters.
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NewsACS urges retailers to make insurance claims as soon as possible
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is urging retailers to make insurance claims as soon as possible after the riots.
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NewsCarpetright boss Lord Harris says rioters need jobs
Carpetright chief executive, Lord Harris of Peckham, has called on the Government to do more to provide jobs for young people following the London riots.
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AnalysisWilliams-Sonoma
The US homewares group has a strong reputation and is eyeing the UK market. But where would it sit in this struggling sector and what is its point of difference?
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NewsTJ Hughes stores start to close
Administrators to TJ Hughes will kick off closing down Sales immediately and stores will start to close from next week for 22 of the shops.
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NewsZara to launch online in the US next month
Zara has confirmed the launch of its US website for September.
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NewsFindel group sales ahead by 1.1%
Home shopping group Findel said group sales are ahead of the prior year by 1.1% in its interim management statement though with some pressure on margins which it said is offset by cost savings.
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NewsBlacks Leisure chairman David Bernstein resigns
Blacks Leisure chairman David Bernstein has resigned.
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NewsTesco to test Fresh & Easy Express
Fresh & Easy, Tesco’s US operation, is to test smaller format Fresh & Easy Express shops later this year.
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NewsSir Tom Hunter buys shares in Sports Direct
Entrepreneur Sir Tom Hunter has bought a £1m stake in Sports Direct.
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NewsGovernment plans to curb town centre parking fees
Local government secretary Eric Pickles has revealed plans to curb town centre parking fees in an effort to encourage people to shop in their town centres.
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NewsFood inflation slows in July
Food inflation slowed in July to 5.2% from 5.7% the previous month.
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NewsPoundland to open in Ireland under Dealz fascia
Single price point retailer Poundland is to expand into the Republic of Ireland trading under the name Dealz.
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NewsAquascutum secures £8m loan
Luxury retailer Aquascutum has secured an £8m bank loan to help finance the loss-making business.
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NewsTesco's online marketplace faces challenges from beauty brands
Tesco’s plans for an online marketplace to rival Amazon may not be able to stock all beauty brands as some are reluctant to be linked with the Tesco name.
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NewsAshley calls for Blacks chairman to resign
Billionaire Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has called for the resignation of Blacks chairman David Bernstein.