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NewsProductivity tool to be rolled out to more DSGi chains
DSGi is to introduce the productivity management tool already used by its PC World stores to the Currys and Dixons Travel chains.
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NewsPoundland dips toe in contactless payment
Poundland is trialling contactless payment technology at two of its London shops as it seeks to cut queues at its checkouts.
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NewsRetail sales up 3.3% in July, ONS reports
The volume of retail sales in July was 3.3% higher than in July last year as deep discounting drove sales.
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OpinionPretty staff won’t deter shoppers, but bad service certainly will
I have walked out of stores several times because of bad service, but I have certainly never turned on my heels when faced with an attractive shop assistant.
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NewsChange Capital acquires German fashion retailer Hallhuber
Private equity firm Change Capital Partners has acquired German womenswear retailer Hallhuber in a €29m (£25m) deal.
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NewsFormer Boots boss Richard Baker joins private equity firm Advent
Former Alliance Boots chief executive Richard Baker has joined private equity group Advent International as an operating partner.
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NewsFocus CVA plan has ‘strong chance of success’
DIY group Focus’s CVA proposal has “a strong chance of success”, said Seymour Pierce analyst Freddie George after a company visit.
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NewsClothing sales rose in early summer but discounting rife, TNS reports
Good early summer weather helped fashion retailers put in their best performance since last November.
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NewsTesco Personal Finance to create 800 jobs in Glasgow
Tesco is to extend its personal finance operation with the launch of a customer service centre in Glasgow.
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NewsAhold profits slump in second quarter on divestments
Dutch giant Ahold, operator of US grocery chains Stop & Shop and Giant, has suffered a 42% fall in second-quarter net profit to €195m (£163m).
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NewsSainsbury's launches first non-food catalogue
Sainsbury’s has launched its first-ever home catalogue to accompany its non-food online offer.
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NewsDutch fashion retailer The Sting signs first UK store
Dutch fashion retailer The Sting has confirmed it will open its first UK shop in the famous Tower Records store on London’s Regent Street.
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OpinionCommunication before implementation
One well-respected retailer has argued that complex systems are making life more difficult for his industry. But the problem that most businesses with underperforming systems actually face is the lack of communication between their operational and technical staff.
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NewsTK Maxx enjoys like-for-like sales growth
TK Maxx is continuing to benefit from its value position with growing like-for-like sales in its second quarter.
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NewsWeak consumer confidence continues to hit US retail sales
There was little sign of improvement in consumer confidence in the US as many retailers reported second quarter results yesterday.
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NewsJessops like-for-likes down 4.7%
Jessops has reported like-for-like sales down 4.7% in the 12 weeks ending August 16, against the continuing difficult retail environment.
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NewsSony slashes price of PlayStation 3
Sony has slashed the price of its PlayStation 3 games console in an attempt to boost sales for the vital Christmas season.
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NewsWaitrose outperforms grocery market, latest TNS data shows
John Lewis-owned supermarket chain Waitrose raced ahead of rivals in recent months to post market-leading growth while discounters’ performance continued to slow.
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NewsJD Sports front-runner to buy Kitbag from Findel
JD Sports Fashion looks to be continuing its spending spree and could snap up online sports offer Kitbag from home shopping group Findel.
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NewsPrice inflation remained at 1.8% in July, ONS reports
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rate remained unchanged at 1.8 per cent in July, confounding expectations that there would be another fall.