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NewsRetailers to be banned from selling cheap alcohol
Retailers are to be banned from selling alcohol below a minimum price for the first time, under Government plans to be revealed today.
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Opinion
Asos launches transactional Facebook store
Asos.com has announced it will launch a Facebook shop later this month, allowing its 390,000 fans to buy its clothes without leaving the Facebook site.
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Opinion
Postcard from Down Under
There’s not too much to get excited about when it comes to multiple retailing in Australia, and Aussie shoppers seem to agree
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Opinion
How to approach social networking as a retailer
Retailers haven’t always managed to get the balance right when it comes to social networks, with some incapable of seeing them as anything but another sales or broadcasting channel.
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NewsThe Perfume Shop Christmas like-for-likes up 2%
The Perfume Shop reported like-for-like sales up 2% for the four weeks to January 1, driven by classic fragrances and gift sets.
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NewsAsda HR director leaves
Asda’s HR director left the grocer last week to seek opportunities in Europe.
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NewsMassmart shareholders approve Walmart deal
South African retailer Massmart’s shareholders have approved a $2.39bn tie-up with Walmart.
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NewsWest End retail sales up 3.8% in December
Retail like-for-like sales in London’s West End increased 3.8% year-on-year in December, as post-Christmas Sales pulled in shoppers.
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NewsSir Tom Hunter's West Coast Capital back in the black
Sir Tom Hunter’s West Coast Capital (WCC) investment vehicle, which includes young fashion chain USC and until recently footwear chain Office, moved back into the black in its most recent published accounts.
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NewsBoots UK December like-for-likes up 3.8%
Health and beauty giant Boots UK reported like-for-like retail sales up 3.8% in December, with fragrances and beauty electricals performing well.
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NewsThe Hut sales leap 70% in 2010
Online retailer The Hut’s sales jumped 70% for the year to December 31.
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NewsAsprey appoints new managing director
Luxury goods retailer Asprey has appointed former Smythson chief executive Paddy Byng as managing director.
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NewsMarks & Spencer joins location-based marketing scheme
Marks & Spencer has joined telecoms firm O2’s ‘You are here’ location-based marketing service, enabling the retailer to target consumers with special offers.
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Opinion
What windows are really for
Time was when shop windows were simple things. You’d look at what was on show, like what had been done and then wander into the store.
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop Christmas like-for-likes up 5%
The Original Factory Shop has reported like-for-like sales up 5% over the Christmas period with sales of outdoor products strong in the snow.
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NewsCost of retail theft soars despite increased crime prevention spend
The cost of retail crime soared year-on-year in 2010 despite retailers investing more than £210m in crime prevention.
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NewsGoldsmiths-owner Aurum reports 'outstanding' Christmas
Jewellery group Aurum has reported an “outstanding” Christmas, helped by improved availability and ranging.
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NewsIkea group profits rise 6%
Furniture giant Ikea has revealed full year net profit growth of 6.1% to €2.7bn.
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Opinion
Google's plans for retail in the future
Most retailers are aware by now that clean customer and product data is what will take their business to the next level in the coming years.
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NewsO2 to close 40 stores and invest in remainder
Phone retailer and telecomms firm O2 is to close 40 of its 493 stores this year and instead invest in its best performing shops.