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GalleryStore gallery: Project DIY for Homebase
The retailer has revamped its Ruislip store to include a Habitat shop-in-shop and a decoration inspiration area.
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NewsArgos rolls out Shutl speedy delivery
Argos has rolled out its partnership with delivery specialist Shutl across the UK.
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NewsAlliance Boots extends loan facilities
Alliance Boots has extended over £5bn worth of loan facilities by up to three years, as its own brand No7 makes its debut in Walgreens stores in the US.
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Opinion
Blog: Mega Monday sees busiest shopping day in FrescaCommerce history
You’d be forgiven for thinking that a certain Mr S Claus was buying his presents online this Monday, as the number of e-commerce orders broke all records for the busiest shopping day ever!
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AnalysisPeople: Retail's main job moves in November
As we now head off into the busiest and most profitable time of the year for retailers, the pace of people moves will slow down during December as everyone concentrates on the festive season and Sales.
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GalleryIn pictures: Very.co.uk takes first step into physical retail with shopping wall
Online retailer Very is making the most of empty space on the high street to launch digital shopping walls.
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NewsM&S prepares for peak mobile shopping hour during X Factor final
Marks & Spencer predicts the peak shopping hour for mobile devices will hit at 8pm in Sunday, during the X Factor live final.
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OpinionComment: Is Topshop set to become a truly global retailer?
Not many fashion retailers can badge themselves as truly global but could Topshop become just that?
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NewsSainsbury's appoints group HR director
Sainsbury’s has appointed former Lloyds Banking Group director Angie Risley as its new group human resources director.
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AnalysisGrocery Christmas opening hours: What do retailers need to know?
As the major grocers gear up for Christmas, Retail Week takes a look at how flexible their opening hours are for shoppers.
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NewsBluewater extension plans submitted
Plans to extend Bluewater shopping centre by 330,000 sq ft are moving forward after owner Lend Lease submitted the planning application today.
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NewsJessops launches mobile e-gift card service
Photography retailer Jessops has launched an e-gift card service that allows shoppers to redeem vouchers in store via their mobile device.
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NewsB&Q trials banking scheme for tradesmen
B&Q is trialing a Government-led scheme to become a bank for small tradesman.
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NewsKingfisher ramps up eco agenda and ups home design advice
DIY giant Kingfisher is to ramp up its eco agenda and give more attention to helping shoppers visualise how to do up their homes after carrying out a European home survey on 15,000 households.
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NewsRose becomes chair of fashion recommendation site
Former Marks & Spencer boss Sir Stuart Rose has become chairman of online fashion recommendation service Dressipi.
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NewsBrightHouse sales up ahead of etail push
Weekly payment electricals and furniture retailer BrightHouse has recorded strong growth in its first half as it prepares to launch an ecommerce offering.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales up 9.3% as online steals the show
John Lewis sales jumped 9.3% to £124m in the week to December 1 as online “stole the show”.
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NewsAnalysis: Store revamps and transactional website help Fenwick regain momentum
Family owned retailer Fenwick may be one of the most low-profile department store groups in the UK, but it is one of the most profitable.
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News
Monoprix appoints new chairman and chief executive
Casino-owned variety store group Monoprix has appointed Casino chief executive Jean-Charles Naouri as chairman and chief executive, replacing Philippe Houzé.The hire follows Casino’s acquisition of the 50% stake in Monoprix previously held by Galeries Lafayette. The deal is expected to be approved by the French Competition Authority next year.
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News
Barnes & Noble reports revenue decrease
Bookseller Barnes & Noble reported revenue fell 0.4% to $1.9bn (£1.18bn) in its second quarter to October 27.The retailer recorded a net profit of $2m (£1.2m) against a net loss of $7m (£4.4m) in the same period last year.Retail sales from Barnes & Noble stores and BN.com fell 3% to ...