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OpinionThe pound stores look quids in for growth
The addition of industry veteran Andrew Higginson to the board of Poundland and Monday’s news that 99p Stores has posted an uplift in profits is further evidence of the maturing status of the single-price sector.
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OpinionComment: M&S must be braver than ever
The repositioning of the food offer worked. Fashion must follow suit.
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OpinionRetail Surgery: How do I ensure I adhere to regulations when advertising on Twitter?
How can I make sure I don’t fall foul of the regulator when advertising to customers on Twitter?
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OpinionRetail Surgery: During the 2012 Olympics, how will parcel deliveries be affected?
During the 2012 Olympics, how will parcel deliveries around the main venues be affected?
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Shop Direct’s Very, Video-on-demand
Last week, Shop Direct’s Very launched a targeted video-on-demand (VoD) advertising campaign based on the viewer’s previous online shopping behaviour.
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NewsRAF guard Westfield Stratford City
Here are some of our ‘boys’ in Westfield Stratford City, in the week that it emerged G4S had cocked-up the security plans for the Olympics.
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OpinionReview: Marks & Spencer iPhone app
Marks & Spencer has launched an iPhone app to complement its existing mobile site and provide a better shopping experience for mobile users.
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AnalysisProfile: Dennis Millard, Halfords
Halfords’ chairman Dennis Millard, who took up his position three years ago, was this morning appointed executive chairman as he takes over the running of the business on a temporarily basis after David Wild exited this morning.
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NewsJubilee fails to boost retail sales in June
UK retail sales volumes increased by just 0.1% last month compared to May, as the Diamond Jubilee failed to give retailers a significant boost in June.
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NewsDisposable income stablises in June, according to Asda Income Tracker
Disposable income remained stable last month, the first time it has not fallen in nearly two years.
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OpinionComment: Halfords - Are the wheels coming off?
The Aztecs used to indulge in a bit of human sacrifice to appease the gods and it has become customary for companies to imitate the process when it comes to issuing repeated profit warnings.
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NewsVery launches festival delivery service
Shop Direct owned Very has launched a delivery service at Virgin Media’s V festival, which it claims is a world first for a music event.
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NewsA further 76 Clinton Cards stores to close
A further 76 Clinton Cards stores are to close by July 31 after administrator Zolfo Cooper failed to find any buyers for the shops.
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NewsSports Direct profits up as online sales rocket
Sports Direct achieved a “record” year with pre-tax profits rising by almost 25% driven by a bumper year for online sales.
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NewsKingfisher like-for-likes flat as UK outshines France
DIY giant Kingfisher has reported flat group like-for-likes in its second quarter as the UK and Ireland outshone its French business.
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NewsJJB Sports calls for 'accelerated' funding
Embattled sports retailer JJB Sports said it needs funding more quickly than expected to tackle the tough trading conditions and is in discussions with its “strategic partners” about raising capital to fund its turnaround.
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NewsMothercare UK like-for-likes drop 6.7% in first quarter
Mothercare UK like-for-likes dropped 6.7% in its first quarter, which chairman Alan Parker said was in line with its expectations.
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NewsHalfords boss Wild exits as it warns on profits
Halfords chief executive David Wild has exited the retailer as it warned on profits following a weak first quarter.
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Yamada Denki to increase stake in domestic rival
Electronics retailer Yamada Denki plans to increase its stake in domestic rival Best Denki to more than 50%, up from 7.5% at present.Yamada Denki will invest ¥10bn (£81m), in an attempt to cement its leading position in the Japanese electronics market.Best Denki will remain a publicly listed company and retain ...
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X5 Retail Group chief executive resigns
Leading grocery retailer X5 Retail Group has disclosed that Andrei Gusev has resigned as chief executive. However, he will continue to work with the company in an advisory capacity.Board member Stephan DuCharme will assume Gusev’s role on a temporary basis. The change came at the same time as the retailer ...