All articles by Lisa Berwin – Page 61
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RWC08: DSGi to launch Tech Guys across Europe
DSGi chairman Sir John Collins has committed to roll out the retailer’s Tech Guys service across Europe after firming plans to improve service levels across the company to retain a competitive specialist edge.
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Tesco takes axe to costs as cooling climate bites
Tesco has embarked on what is thought to be its most extensive round of cost-cutting for more than five years, as the UK retail sector faces a challenging year.
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Topshop to launch its web offer in European markets
Fashion giant Arcadia has rolled out its online Topshop and Topman offer to Europe to test the market’s appetite for its brands.
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SRG sold to Egyptian investor
Formal menswear retailer SRG has been sold by private equity group Gresham Capital to Egyptian investor Arafa Group.
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Littlewoods launches ad campaign
Littlewoods will today premiere its new television advert for Littlewoodsdirect.com, starring fashion advisers Trinny and Susannah.
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Sir Ken Morrison to be honoured upon retirement
Morrison’s board is planning to honour its chairman Sir Ken Morrison when he retires from the retailer on Thursday after 56 years.
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Ocado launches price war against Tesco
Ocado has declared a price war against supermarket giant Tesco, vowing to match the grocer’s prices on 3,500 branded products.
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Waitrose to make wine in the UK
Waitrose has unveiled plans to plant vines in England to help satisfy the growing demand for UK wine.
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Joules relaunches web site
Joules Clothing has relaunched its web site with more functions to improve its online offer.
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People Tree appoints head of design
Ethical retailer People Tree has appointed a head of design to lead its UK design team.
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BMB buys raft of licences
Menswear supplier and retailer BMB Clothing has agreed to acquire various licences and assets from John Langford.
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M and M targets £200m in sales with new warehouse
M and M Direct has leased a new warehouse as part of plans to triple sales to 200 million.
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Keep it in the family
Baugur’s bid for Moss Bros last week has sparked a bitter war of words over the retailer’s future. As the battle hots up, Lisa Berwin looks at what lies ahead for the venerable brand
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Littlewoods suffers £24m losses
Pre-tax losses at Littlewoods Shop Direct reached 24.2 million in the year to April 30, 2007, as the group continued to feel the strain of its business restructure on its balance sheet.
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Gee family strikes back at McCarthy in Moss Bros war
Moss Bros director Rowland Gee has hit back at comments made by fellow board member Don McCarthy about family involvement in the business.
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Figleaves chief slashes ranges to drive growth
The new chief executive of lingerie e-tailer Figleaves has cut its brand portfolio by a quarter in an attempt to accelerate its sales growth.
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Food prices continue to climb
Food prices have continued to soar. Inflation in February reached its highest level since December 2006.
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John Lewis staff to be offered pension scheme early
John Lewis intends to cut the time its employees will have to wait before they can join its pension scheme from five years to three.
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Game profits to beat forecasts
Computer and video games retailer Game said it expects pre-tax profits to be 74 million for the year to January 31, 2008, beating profit expectations.