Latest online retail news – Page 197
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis and Waitrose sales bloom in spring weather
John Lewis and Waitrose recorded a jump in sales last week boosted by the sunny spring weather.
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NewsJaeger secures £7.5m cash injection to open stores and develop online
Jaeger’s private equity owner Better Capital will plough £7.5m into the premium fashion retailer to support its store network and online growth.
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NewsPure-plays escaping price scrutiny, furniture store chiefs fear
Furniture retail bosses have blasted the Office of Fair Trading over what they believe is unfair policing of bricks-and-mortar furniture retailers while pure-plays are left alone.
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NewsN Brown signs for Oxford Street flagship for Simply Be and Jacamo
N Brown-owned plus sized retailers Simply Be and Jacamo are to open their first London store, a flagship on Oxford Street.
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NewsMoss Bros reports an increase in full-year sales and profits
Men’s formalwear specialist Moss Bros has reported a rise in full-year profits and sales and a strong start to the new financial year.
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NewsRetail sales growth slows in March but retailers forecast stronger April
Sales growth slowed in March but retailers expect Mother’s Day and Easter to give April sales a boost.
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NewsVisa grows V.me digital wallet scheme as payment providers sign up
Visa has partnered with 15 European payment service providers for its V.me digital wallet service as builds its digital wallet infrastructure.
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NewsHobbs launches in the US with Bloomingdale's tie-up
Hobbs has launched in the US after joining forces with department store group Bloomingdale’s.
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NewsKingfisher profits rise as it seeks strategic partner for B&Q China
DIY giant Kingfisher has reported a rise in full-year profits as it plots further overseas expansion and seeks a partner for its Chinese business.
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NewsSainsbury’s group development director Luke Jensen steps down
Sainsbury’s group development director Luke Jensen has left the grocer after six years.
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NewsPayPal launches innovative payment options for its mobile app
PayPal has unveiled two new mobile payment services that are available through its app - an order ahead feature and a ‘pay at table’ feature for restaurants.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales increase 5.3% as spring beckons
John Lewis sales rose 5.3% in the week to March 15, compared with the same week last year, as shoppers responded to the fine weather.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on H&M, J Crew and eBay
Retail news round-up on March 21, 2014: H&M launches French site, J Crew in talks to open more London stores, eBay urged to sell 20% of PayPal
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NewsArcadia overhauls IT systems to support online and international growth
Arcadia is embarking on a three-year £50m plan to overhaul its buying and merchandising, warehouse management and supply chain systems.
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NewsDfs EBITDA and sales fall in first half but trade picks up in Sale
Furniture giant Dfs’s EBITDA and sales dipped in its first half however things are looking more positive for its second half.
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NewsMajestic says full-year pre-tax profit will be flat because of 'challenging' 2014
Majestic has revealed full-year pre-tax profit will be flat because of “challenging” trading conditions in 2014 as it plans to invest to drive growth.
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NewsTed Baker pre-tax profits hit £40m as it grows its global store estate
Ted Baker pre-tax profit excluding exceptionals surged 26.7% to £40m in its full year as it grew its global store estate.
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NewsNext profits surge 12% following 'exceptional' final quarter
Next profit before tax jumped 11.8% to £695.2m for the year ending January 2014 in a “good year” for the fashion retailer.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on the Co-op, Inditex and My-wardrobe.com
Retail news round-up on March 20, 2014: Co-op hires banks to sell pharmaciy arm, Inditex full-year sales rise, My-wardrobe.com’s fashion director departs and Irish DIY retailer Woodie’s rebrands
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NewsBudget 2014: Chancellor to boost exports, savings and pensions
Chancellor George Osborne today (March 19) set out measures to boost business exports as he focused on “makers, doers and savers” in the Budget.