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NewsBlacks appoints Dominic Lavelle as interim finance director
Embattled retailer Blacks Leisure has appointed Dominic Lavelle as interim finance director.
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NewsDFS profits rise 11.4% as sales slip
Sofas giant DFS has revealed full-year EBITDA growth of 11.4% to £80m in a “very challenging” big ticket environment.
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NewsFirst-half sales edge up at Boots
Health and beauty powerhouse Alliance Boots is on track to meet its financial targets this year despite tough trading conditions.
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NewsVideo: Boots celebrates 'super hero' women with 'Here come the girls' ad campaign
Here come the ‘super hero’ girls in Boots’ latest Christmas TV ad campaign, celebrating women’s ability to multi-task over the festive period.
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NewsB&Q's oldest employee retires
We’re all going to have to work for longer in years to come, but hopefully not as long as B&Q’s oldest employee Syd Prior who has decided to finally hang up his apron at the age of 96.
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Metro (Canada) enters into partnership agreement with Marché Adonis
Metro (Canada) has entered into a partnership agreement with Montreal ethnic food retailer Marché Adonis. Metro now holds a 55% stake in both Marché Adonis, which specialises in fresh and Mediterranean products and prepared meals, and its distributor sister company Phoenicia Products.Marché Adonis’ founders have retained a 45% interest and ...
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Decrease in revenue at DIY retailer Praktiker
DIY retailer Praktiker has revealed revenues dropped 7% to E844m (£735m) for the third quarter ended September 30.Like-for-like sales were also down 7%, while revenues of the Praktiker banner in Germany fell 9%. However, its domestic Max Bahr banner reported revenues increased by 3%. International revenues continued to decline, particularly ...
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Kesko appoints Arja Talma
Grocery and general merchandise retailer Kesko has appointed Arja Talma as president of Rautakesko and corporate management board member responsible for Kesko’s building and home improvement trade. Talma has been Kesko’s chief financial officer since 2005 after joining the company in 2004.Minna Kurunsaari has been named corporate management board member ...
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NewsJJB targets women with new ranges and fitness classes as losses widen
Struggling sportswear retailer JJB is aiming to target women as part of its turnaround plan as its losses widen further.
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NewsNew chief at Clintons reveals recovery plan
Greetings card retailer Clintons is leading a four-pronged strategy to turn the struggling business around, including a property review that could include closing underperforming stores.
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NewsNew flagship store for Hallmark
Greetings card retailer Hallmark unveiled its new flagship store in Leeds last week, showcasing its “less formal” brand positioning.
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AnalysisProperty pipeline: What do retailers need to know?
The opening of Parkway in Newbury a week ago heralds the last of the major shopping centres – at least until the economy is back on its feet
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OpinionStill deals to be done despite volatility
It is no great surprise that the mergers and acquisitions environment has been getting much tougher over recent months with increasingly volatile trading conditions and darker consumer outlook – but more about that later, what has happened so far this year?
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NewsStore Twenty One to push trend-led fashion
Value clothing and homewares retailer Store Twenty One is to further increase its fashionability after its trendier lines helped it bounce back into the black.
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NewsRob Templeman gives first speech as BRC chair
Retail could be the “engine growth for the economy” if the Government helps reduce burdensome business rate increases next year, chairman of the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Rob Templeman said in his debut speech.
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Opinion
Emma Bridgewater
Retailers with only a handful of stores may struggle to create a strong brand identity and customer loyalty.
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Walmart to shut apparel office in New York
Walmart is to shut its apparel office in New York to reduce costs and concentrate on more basic clothing.The office has about 275 workers in areas including product development and buying. These functions will be transferred to Walmart’s home town of Bentonville, Arkansas by February next year.Walmart US chief executive ...
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NewsJohn Lewis to open smaller format store in York
John Lewis has revealed plans to open another smaller format department store, in York. -
NewsTopshop to launch mobile site as mobile sales climb
Topshop is to launch an app and mobile optimised site in the coming months as mobile becomes an increasingly important channel for retailers.
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NewsScottish Government urged to conduct impact assessment on supermarket levy
Scotland’s finance secretary John Swinney must be pushed towards a full impact assessment on proposals for a new levy on retailers selling alcohol and tobacco, the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has urged.