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NewsCarphone Warehouse buys software to cut online fraud
Carphone Warehouse is to use Accertify’s Interceptas software in its attempt to prevent online fraud.
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OpinionRetailers win the World Cup
Not many retailers will be crying today. What was remarkable about yesterday’s debacle was the air of resignation about a defeat that the majority seemed to have viewed as inevitable.
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NewsTheo Fennell performance improves after founder's return
Upmarket jeweller Theo Fennell has reported improving business after a year of restructuring and the return of its eponymous founder in June last year.
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NewsMoss Bros hires Robin Piggott as group finance director
Menswear retailer Moss Bros has appointed Robin Piggott as group finance director with immediate effect.
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NewsLiberty chief executive Geoffroy de La Bourdonnaye steps down
Liberty chief executive Geoffroy de La Bourdonnaye has stepped down from the premium London department store, following its sale to private equity firm BlueGem Capital Partners.
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Shopworkers’ union backs David Miliband as Labour leader
Shopworkers’ union Usdaw has put its support behind David Miliband to succeed Gordon Brown as leader of the Labour Party.
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NewsBeales profits surge as revenue dips
Department store Beales pre-tax profit surged 67% to £909,000 in the 26 weeks to May 1.
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NewsMatalan sales and profits climb
Value fashion and homewares retailer Matalan has posted a 30% increase in annual profits.
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NewsAmerican Apparel renegotiates debt covenants
American Apparel, the US fashion chain, has agreed a deal with its creditors and attracted a billionaire investor, ensuring that it would avoid breaching its debt covenants.
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NewsH&M to launch UK ecommerce site on September 9
H&M will allow its newsletter subscribers to shop exclusively on its UK ecommerce website on September 9, before opening it up to shoppers a week later.
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NewsBurberry launches interactive ad campaign
Luxury retailer and brand Burberry has developed an interactive digital advertising campaign for its Autumn 10 collection that allows users to control the cast and products in each shot.
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NewsFathers' Day helps lift John Lewis sales
Department store chain John Lewis generated a 13% sales rise to £52.5m last week and is poised to launch its Sale this Saturday.
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NewsWarren Buffett increases stake in Tesco
Legendary investor Warren Buffett has increased his stake in supermarket group Tesco and now holds just over 3% of the grocer’s shares.
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NewsRetail recovery remains on course despite VAT rise
Leading retailers have reacted with relief to this week’s emergency Budget and are confident that it won’t derail the retail recovery.
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NewsComet plans brand overhaul to stand out from competition
Electricals retailer moves to connect with customers and differentiate itself from its rivals
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NewsBuoyant Wilkinson to speed up store revamps after profits soar
Value chain Wilkinson is to ramp up its store rebranding programme after recording another strong year, with profits more than doubling in the 12 months to January 29.
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Toys R Us new Christmas tactic
Toys R Us is planning a new tactic to get consumers to spend this Christmas.The toy retailer has begun offering a ‘Christmas Savers Club’ that allows shoppers to save money with the company for holiday gifts.Participants will receive a card similar to a gift card and can contribute funds to ...
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Best Buy revenue 6.9% increase
Best Buy reported a 6.9% increase in revenue to $10.78bn (£7.26bn) for the first quarter ended May 29.
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NewsIn Focus: Monsoon
Clothing and accessories retailer Monsoon has been caught in a domestic storm as UK profits have suffered while management is focused on creating a global brand.
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NewsIsabella Oliver aims to build on overseas growth
Online maternity specialist Isabella Oliver is targeting a 25% increase in sales for its current financial year after successful overseas growth drove the business last year.