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NewsAo.com reports first-half loss after investment in Europe and marketing
Ao.com sales rose in its first half but it slipped into the red after investments in its overseas operations and marketing.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The start-ups that hope to become the next big thing in retail
Vegetable-flavoured water and ‘the Dyson of loo brushes’ are among the latest raft of businesses backed by investor TrueStart.
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NewsPets at Home sales and profits rise in first half as VIP membership grows
Pets at Home has recorded an increase in sales and profits in its first half as the retailer invested in its customer proposition.
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NewsIkea UK full-year sales up 11.3% as four new big stores planned
Ikea has revealed an 11.3% rise in full-year UK sales as it seeks to boost its presence with four new big-box stores and a new smaller format.
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VideoWatch: Predicting the Black Friday winners and losers this year
As Black Friday draws closer, Panmure Gordon analyst Mike Stewart predicts who will come out on top and who will struggle to compete.
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VideoWatch: Black Friday preparation inside Amazon's distribution centres
With Amazon expecting sales of more than 5.5 million products on Black Friday, we find out how its largest UK distribution centre is preparing.
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GalleryStore gallery: Hotel Chocolat lifts the lid on a new format in Cambridge
Specialist retailer Hotel Chocolat has added another string to its bow by opening a store in Cambridge which is equal parts cafe and shop.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Morrisons and Tesco Ireland
Retail news round-up on November 24, 2015: Voiceover change at Morrisons' self-service tills and Tesco Ireland's half-year earnings.
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NewsBonmarché ponders first national TV ad as it ramps up bid to woo shoppers
Bonmarché is considering launching its first ever national TV advertising campaign next year as it ramps up efforts to attract new customers.
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NewsFeelunique.com to open four bricks-and-mortar stores in Paris
Beauty retailer Feelunique.com is launching it first stores in a major city following the acquisition of French chain Parfumeries Rive Droite.
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NewsTwitter debate: What’s the most effective way to grow big-ticket sales online?
Highlights of a recent Twitter debate on how investment in innovative tech is bringing home and leisure retailers’ in-store capabilities online.
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NewsAustralian accessories retailer Lovisa to make UK debut in Trinity Leeds
Australian accessories retailer Lovisa is to make its UK debut ahead of Christmas at the Trinity Leeds shopping centre.
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NewsAsos targets Chinese smartphone users with transactional app launch
Fashion etail giant Asos has launched fully transactional Apple and Android mobile apps to tap into the lucrative Chinese market.
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NewsTrue Capital buys Ribble Cycles as Sir Ian Cheshire joins board
Private equity firm True Capital has acquired a majority stake in Cyclesport North – the owner of bike etailer Ribble Cycles.
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NewsAmazon kicks off Black Friday Sales extravaganza with thousands of deals
Amazon has fired the starting gun on its Black Friday Sales extravaganza after launching cut-price deals on thousands of products.
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AnalysisTwitter debate: how is the rise of the connected consumer changing retail?
Find out how the constantly changing world of the connected consumer is affecting retailers, their strategies and their stores.
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OpinionOpinion: How to avoid Black Friday turning into ‘out-of-stock Saturday’
As retailers approach the busiest time of their calendar, it is imperative that common pitfalls such as pressure from returns are recognised.
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NewsHome Retail Group's shares soar amid private equity takeover reports
Home Retail Group’s shares have rocketed at their highest rate for more than two years following reports of a potential takeover bid.
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OpinionOpinion: Waterstones has turned over a new leaf with a back-to-basics tack
Bookshops are experiencing a retail resurgence by focusing on their core proposition, instead of distracting shoppers with anything but.
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NewsTesco-backed coffee chain Harris + Hoole's losses double amid expansion
Tesco-backed coffee chain Harris + Hoole suffered a doubling of its pre-tax losses last year as it invested in its store expansion.