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NewsOpCapita to focus on re-engaging Game suppliers and staff
Game’s new owners are to focus on re-engaging suppliers and staff after a turbulent few months that led to the specialist collapsing last week.
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NewsCo-op remodels stores to improve local appeal
The Co-operative Food is ditching its “one size fits all” store model to better appeal to local shopper demographics.
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NewsDebenhams puts 230 staff into consultation as it outsources customer services
Department store Debenhams has put 230 staff at its Taunton contact centre into consultation as it outsources the function.
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OpinionMoss Bros tailored for success
The demise of Game raised questions about the outlook for specialist retailers as online competition and the incursion of the grocers into general merchandise categories continues.
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NewsH&M considers launching premium fascia in the UK
Swedish fashion giant H&M is considering the UK for the global launch of its planned new upmarket fascia “&Other Stories”.
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NewsFood drives shop price inflation increase
Shop price inflation rose to 1.5% in March from February’s two-year low of 1.2% as food inflation shot up in the month, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-Nielsen Shop Price Index.
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NewsSmartphone shoppers embrace price comparison in-store
The majority of mobile users compare prices via their devices when in a physical store, a new study has revealed.
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NewsHalfords appoints new operations director
Car parts and bike specialist Halfords has appointed a new operations director.
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NewsTesco to relaunch Cherokee clothing brand
Tesco has struck a deal with Cherokee to relaunch the clothing brand in autumn.
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NewsCold Easter could affect peak trading for DIY and garden retailers
Snowy conditions and a cool outlook could put a dampener on hopes garden centres and DIY retailers had for a bumper Easter weekend.
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NewsLittlewoods uses augmented reality to bring magazines to life
Littlewoods is using augmented reality to bring its printed publications to life.
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NewsJJB in discussions with "potential strategic investor"
JJB Sports has revealed that it is in discussions about additional financing with its bank and a “potential strategic investor.” The disclosure was made after the retailer’s share price surged this morning.
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NewsAlexa Chung fronted Superga brand eyes central London expansion
Italian shoe brand Superga is on the hunt for more central London stores as it seeks to increase it presence in the capital.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches summer ad campaign
Marks & Spencer will launch its summer TV ad campaign tomorrow featuring the previous ad stars Myleene Klass, Twiggy and Dannii Minogue.
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NewsJeweller H Stern set for UK debut
Brazilian jeweller H Stern is to open its first European stand-alone store in London.
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NewsMorrisons to donate job creation funds
Morrisons is to give away Government subsidies it will receive to create jobs.
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AnalysisPinterest: How can retailers harness the newest social network?
Pinterest is the first social network that appears to have the potential to directly drive sales, but retailers will need to know how to harness its users’ creative urges, says Rebecca Thomson.
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NewsSainsbury's stock Apprentice winner's invention
Sainsbury’s beauty department has received a boost from Lord Sugar’s latest recruit.
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Pantaloon Retail in talks to acquire Big Apple stores
Future Group-owned Pantaloon Retail is in talks to acquire Express Retail Services-owned Big Apple’s stores. Big Apple operates 65 neighbourhood shops in Delhi. The takeover is expected to be valued at around INR2.5bn (£30.7m).Big Apple recently launched an online home delivery service – which is not part of the acquisition ...
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Food Lion to launch new brand strategy
Delhaize Group-owned Food Lion is to launch a new brand strategy in 268 stores throughout Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina. The new approach includes lower prices on 6,000 items in stores while continuing to offer affordable private-label products.Food Lion expects to roll out the strategy to between 600 and ...