Latest online retail news – Page 185
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NewsWhite Stuff appoints Practicology boss Martin Newman as non-executive director
White Stuff has appointed Practicology chief executive Martin Newman as a non-executive director with effect from September 1.
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NewsEBay partners Sotheby's for high-end auction section on website
EBay has partnered with auction house Sotheby’s where it will broadcast live New York auctions on a new section on its website.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on June retail sales figures and Iceland Foods
Retail news round-up on July 15, 2014: UK retail spending up 0.6% in June and Iceland Foods completes £950m debt refinancing deal.
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NewsOnline retail sales suffer biggest decline in six years
Online retail sales suffered in June, triggered by uncertainty around interest rates and the higher temperatures encouraging people to go outdoors.
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NewsKiddicare acquired by investment firm Endless for £2m
Investment firm Endless has acquired online maternity specialist Kiddicare from Morrisons for £2m, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsInfographic: Shopping habits reveal a more ‘considered consumer’
Research by shopping centre owner Hammerson and retail research firm Conlumino, shows consumers’ browsing time has almost doubled since 2003.
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NewsConviviality posts surging full-year profits as it eyes 'strong' future growth
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail has posted surging full-year profits despite a fall in sales due to store closures.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on House of Fraser, Net-a-Porter, Co-op Pharmacies and more
Retail news round-up on July 14, 2014: House of Fraser creates new head of SEO role, Net-a-Porter accused of not paying enough tax, Bestway boss to become preferred bidder for Co-op Pharmacies and more
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NewsAmazon asks US regulators for permission to test delivery drones
Amazon is aiming to move one step closer to delivering packages by drones after it requested permission from the Federal Aviation Administration to test the aircrafts in Seattle.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales soar 20.7% after good week for fashion
Sales at department store retailer John Lewis surged by 20.7% to £86.61m in the week to July 5, thanks to fashion enjoying a bumper week.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Made.com, Peacocks and Amazon
Retail news round-up on July 11, 2014: Made.com introduces product scanning tech, Peacocks ‘Made in Britain’ top from India and Amazon seeks permission to test drones outdoors
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NewsHalfords unfazed by Froome and Cavendish exiting Tour de France
Halfords boss Matt Davies does not believe Chris Froome and Mark Cavendish crashing out of the Tour de France will damage sales.
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NewsHalfords sales up 7.9% as Tour de France gives cycling a boost
Halfords revealed group revenue increased 7.9% in its first quarter as cycling sales were boosted by interest in the Tour de France.
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NewsSuperGroup records 'solid' full-year performance as it eyes European expansion
SuperGroup delivered a “solid” full-year performance and plans to drive further growth through European expansion.
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NewsMothercare appoints Mark Newton-Jones as permanent chief executive
Mothercare has appointed interim boss Mark Newton-Jones as its permanent chief executive.
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NewsHMV reveals UK sales of £470m in first year out of administration
HMV has reported UK sales of $804m (£470m) in its first full year since being bought out of administration.
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NewsTour de France boosts UK footfall and cycling sales
The Tour de France boosted footfall and sales at cycling retailers as it pedalled through Yorkshire and London in the last week.
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NewsDisney Store's full-year profits and sales fall as it closes shops amid online growth
The Disney Store’s UK full-year profits and sales slipped in 2013, impacted by store closures as it uses online to serve customers.
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NewsFat Face broadens range with gymwear and underwear
Fashion retailer Fat Face is extending its product range with gymwear and underwear as it vies to grow its store estate.
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NewsFat Face EBITDA up as it insists it's 'business as usual' after abandoned IPO
Fat Face EBITDA surged 26% to £39.3m in its full year to May 31 as it said it was “business as usual” following its abandoned IPO.