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NewsRetailers strike back in National Insurance row
Retail leaders have hit back after top Labour politicians accused them of having been “deceived” into supporting Conservative plans to reverse part of the Government’s proposed National Insurance rise.
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NewsRichemont acquires Net-a-Porter
Luxury goods group Richemont has confirmed it will buy Net-a-Porter in a deal that values the online designer fashion retailer at £350m.
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NewsCath Kidston confirms sale and lays out international expansion plans
Cath Kidston has confirmed it has been bought by TA Associates as it lays out plans for international expansion.
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NewsShop Direct names Gareth Jones as retail director
Shop Direct Group has promoted Gareth Jones to oversee all of its brands as retail director.
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NewsMatalan completes £525m refinancing
Value fashion retailer Matalan has refinanced by raising £525m of debt.
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NewsLaura Ashley profit rise driven by strong UK performance
Home furnishings and fashion chain Laura Ashley’s group pre-tax profit climbed 7.8% to £11m in the year to January 30, driven by a strong performance in the UK.
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NewsMothercare sales hit by bad weather in fourth quarter
Maternity specialist Mothercare suffered a slowdown in like-for-like sales in its core UK market during the fourth quarter but annual turnover exceeded £1bn for the first time.
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NewsWickes to cash in on MFI gap with new-format trial
DIY retailer Wickes is opening standalone kitchen and bathroom stores to expand geographically and soak up market share left by MFI’s collapse in 2008.
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NewsSports Direct launches TV ads to cement sector leadership
Sportswear retailer makes TV ad debut to bolster its position and drive global profit ambitions.
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NewsSex scandals spice up demand for Pixmania’s spying devices
Celebrity sex scandals have sparked a spike in sales of spying and eavesdropping products at electricals specialist DSGi as suspicious partners keep an eye on their other halves.
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NewsSimon Wolfson thinks long term as Next performance picks up
Next will focus on extending its home offer and cutting clothing lead times to maintain momentum after delivering its first full-year like-for-like sales growth in four years.
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NewsSignet to revive UK sales by investing in stores
Signet will focus on investing in its UK store portfolio and close some underperforming stores as the jewellery giant’s sales begin to improve.
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NewsFindel pre-tax losses to be higher after restatement
Home shopping group Findel is to restate results for the year to April 3, 2009, following a review of accounting entries within its education division.
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NewsMoss Bros improvement continues
Menswear specialist Moss Bros is making strides in its improvement programme.
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Super Thursday retail updates bolster stocks
A round of strong results from retailers as diverse as Next and Kingfisher on ‘super Thursday’ last week helped lift some store stocks, but general retailers overall lagged the All-Share index and food shares were moribund.
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John Lewis to upgrade EPoS system to support multichannel
John Lewis is to implement a “quicker and easier” EPoS system as it sets out an integrated multichannel approach for its department store, specialist home store and website offers.
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Web testing pays dividends at B&Q
B&Q has increased sales on its website by more than £3m in the past year through a programme to optimise its conversion rates.
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NewsBrand overhaul on the cards for Clinton
Greeting cards retailer Clinton Cards has embarked on its biggest ever portfolio and branding review that could result in a “complete change” in the look and feel of its stores.
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NewsLevi's unzips London revamp
Levi’s reopened its London flagship store on Regent Street this week with a completely new look based on craftsmanship.
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NewsMartha Lane Fox chases more retail partners to help get all of the UK online by 2012
Martha Lane Fox is targeting more retail partners as part of the Race Online 2012 initiative spearheaded by the Marks & Spencer non-executive director.