All articles by Leanne Carr – Page 17
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NewsAmazon rolls out train station kiosks to drive deals offline
Amazon is rolling out physical kiosks in train stations around London as part of its plan to develop its bricks-and-mortar offer.
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NewsDixons Carphone international boss steps down
The chief executive of Dixons Carphone’s international business has resigned to take up an “unmissable opportunity” at one of Norway’s biggest listed companies.
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NewsFarfetch to relocate flagship Browns store
Fashion retailer Browns is marking its 50th anniversary by relocating its flagship store next year in order to combine retail, experiential elements and technology features.
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AnalysisHow Global Fashion Group is targeting developing markets
As Global Fashion Group plots its IPO, Retail Week takes a closer look at the ecommerce platform aiming to dominate emerging markets across the globe.
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NewsAO.com boss: We wasted millions on Brexit 'non-event'
AO.com boss John Roberts is blaming Brexit for ongoing consumer uncertainty and admits the white goods retailer learned a “load of lessons” from investing millions in its contingency plan the first time around.
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InterviewInterview: How Eve Sleep's new boss will stop the nightmares
Former Moonpig boss James Sturrock was drafted into Eve Sleep eight months ago to help turn around what was expected to be the next big retail success story but which ended up a nightmare for investors. He tells Retail Week his plans
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NewsMatalan profits rise despite 'tough climate'
Matalan has posted an uptick in full-year profit before tax and total sales that boss Jason Hargreaves attributed to “sales, margin, and cost management performance”.
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NewsKlarna launches pop-up 'store of dreams'
Payment provider Klarna is releasing tickets for a week-long pop-up experiential event in Covent Garden featuring retailers previously only available online.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Seven retailers defying the gloom and opening stores
While many retailers – Boots is the latest – are shutting stores, others have ambitious opening programmes. Here we shine the spotlight on some of the big names that are laying down square footage.
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NewsTopshop to sell on Asos in turnaround push
Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green will plough £135m of investment into the business and will sell product from his flagship Topshop brand on Asos for the first time as part of a turnaround programme.
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NewsShop price inflation rate second highest in six years
Shop prices increased during May at the second highest rate in the past six years, driven by non-food inflation and “spiralling” business property tax.
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NewsJohn Lewis ploughs £21m into Peterborough refurb
John Lewis & Partners is investing £21m in refurbishing its Peterborough store in the Queensgate shopping centre.
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AnalysisWhy a safe pair of hands is the right move for WHSmith
WHSmith boss Stephen Clarke is preparing to stand down as travel sales soar, while the high street struggles. Against this backdrop, does the retailer need more than safe-pair-of-hands Carl Cowling?
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NewsCo-op raises £300m ‘Fairtrade’ bond to drive sustainability
The Co-operative Group has raised a £300m ‘sustainability bond’ in a bid to get more Fairtrade products in its shops.
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NewsMonsoon founder pledges £34m to secure CVA
Monsoon founder Peter Simon has offered £34m worth of rescue funds in a bid to win approval for rent reductions from landlords as part of a CVA.
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NewsGreen offers £185m in assets for Arcadia pension black hole
Sir Philip Green has offered £185m in additional funds primarily made up of property assets to reduce Arcadia’s pension deficit in a bid to win approval for its CVA.
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NewsCarpetright joins forces with Furniture Village
Carpetright has unveiled a new partnership with Furniture Village and opened its first concession with the furniture retailer.
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NewsM&S full-year profits fall as sales decline
Marks & Spencer has recorded a fall in its preliminary pre-tax profits, but boss Steve Rowe heralded “green shoots” in the department store’s ongoing transformation plan.
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NewsPets At Home full-year profits rise 'faster than anticipated'
Pets At Home has posted an increase in sales and profits in its preliminary results as boss Peter Pritchard described the business as “trading strongly and taking share across the pet market”.
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NewsSuperdry poaches Wiggle chief financial officer
Fashion retailer Superdry has appointed a new interim chief financial officer as the business begins to rebuild its board.