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NewsBlue Inc emerges as early front-runner to buy collapsed fashion chain Republic
Blue Inc, the young fashion retailer chaired by Sir Stuart Rose, has emerged as the early front-runner to snap up collapsed branded fashion retailer Republic.
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NewsJohn Lewis to cut 325 department managers in the face of online shift
Department store group John Lewis is to axe 325 jobs in store as the retailer looks to cut costs and rebalance the business to support its rapid online growth.
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Temasek Holdings reveals plans to acquire stake in Matahari
Temasek Holdings has revealed plans to acquire a stake in Matahari, operator of Hypermart. Temasek will indirectly buy a 26.1% stake worth $300m (£191.4m) via controlling shareholder Multipolar.The deal, if concluded, would make Temasek one of the major shareholders in Matahari. Private equity firm CVC Partners has hired CIMB, Morgan ...
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Spar International to return to India
Spar International plans to return to India by the year-end. Managing director Gordon Campbell said the retailer is in talks with a number of regional chains to sign licensing agreements.He said India is a crucial market for Spar and the company is seeking multiple partners for different regions.“India will be ...
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Zara's Inditex Trent posts first half profits
Zara’s Indian business, Inditex Trent, has posted profit in two of the three years it has been in the market. In the first half of 2012, Inditex in India made profits of INR383m (£4.5m) and INR225m (£2.66m) for the previous two financial years, documents filed with the registrar of companies ...
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NewsRobertson’s Asos delivery hits a wall
Everyone has had problems with online deliveries at some point, and it seems etail chief executives are no exception.
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NewsTheo Paphitis mulls opening series of Robert Dyas shopping centre stores
Ryman Group boss Theo Paphitis is considering opening more Robert Dyas stores in shopping centres as he seeks to take advantage of new retail property coming online.
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OpinionComment: How advisory boards add value and promote future success
In a market that is flat at best, the Holy Grail is growth, leading chairmen and chief executives to ask two questions: have I got the right strategy and have I got the right people?
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OpinionComment: Homewares retailer Dunelm reports a successful first half
Homewares specialist Dunelm has shown itself to be a dab hand at convincing consumers to spruce up their houses, despite tough times, by unveiling a first-half profit growth.
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NewsLa Senza revamps product to focus on core young customer
Lingerie firm La Senza has refocused its offer for its core young audience and is set to push the button on a seven figure marketing campaign to woo back customers.
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NewsJD Sports Fashion snaps up footwear etailer Cloggs
JD Sports Fashion has bought branded footwear retailer Cloggs in a pre-pack administration deal.
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NewsIsme signs Carol Vorderman as its new celebrity face
Shop Direct’s mature brand Isme has unveiled Carol Vorderman as its new celebrity face as it vies to attract a more fashion-forward customer.
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NewsUnion GMB holds protests across UK Amazon sites
Union GMB this morning staged protests outside of nine of Amazon’s UK offices, including its Slough headquarters, urging the retailer to improve working conditions for staff.
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NewsTesco completes £490m sale and leaseback
Tesco has completed a sale and leaseback of seven sites for a sum in excess of £490m.
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NewsSainsbury's edges out Tesco in fight for grocery spend
Sainsbury’s has recorded the strongest growth of the big four grocers in the last three months, edging out archrival Tesco, according to Nielsen data.
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NewsAmerican Express launches purchase-by-tweet service for US customers
American Express has launched a purchase-by-tweet service for shoppers in the US.
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OpinionNick Bubb's Verdict: Republic's demise is good for Superdry
If Superdry is the “king” of young fashion brands, its edgier-sounding but weak High Street rival Republic was never going to enter the ranks of the retailing royalty.
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NewsTesco uses virtual reality to speed up range reviews and boost sales
Tesco is using virtual reality technology to improve its merchandising and range reviews, allowing buyers to better plan which products appear on shelves.
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OpinionComment: Republic's downfall highlights the fast changing fashion sector
Republic has sadly entered administration, which is a disappointing turn of events for a retailer that had been gaining clothing market share up until calendar year 2011, but highlights the changing young fashion landscape.
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OpinionBlog: Horse meat has penetrated the consumer psyche
The horse meat scandal was laughed off by many when it first hit the headlines. But worryingly the scandal has escalated and has now fully penetrated the consumer psyche.