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  • News

    Ryman combines processes with integrated software

    2007-10-03T11:48:48.223Z

    Ryman is in the process of implementing a single integrated head office system that will cover its financial, inventory management and distribution processes.

  • News

    Profits edge up at Bhs

    2007-10-03T09:54:06.847Z

    Billionaire entrepreneur Sir Philip Green said his Bhs business now has a “good platform from which to develop”, after stabilising performance last year.

  • News

    Carluccio's turnover surges 18 per cent

    2007-10-03T09:52:35.530Z

    Turnover at Italian homewares and catering company Carluccio’s jumped 18 per cent against the previous year.

  • News

    Mixed fortunes for Goldsmiths

    2007-10-03T09:31:42.937Z

    Jeweller Goldsmiths revealed operating profits were up last year, despite pre-tax losses, according to accounts filed at Companies House.

  • News

    Asos sales soar

    2007-10-03T09:07:50.380Z

    Online fashion retailer Asos revealed sales rocketed 80 per cent in the six months to September 30, propelled by a strong performance in womenswear, menswear, lingerie and swimwear.

  • News

    John Lewis launches first food hall

    2007-10-03T09:04:05.310Z

    John Lewis opened its first ever food hall in its Oxford Street flagship store in London today.

  • News

    Trio land stores in Birmingham Beatties rework

    2007-10-02T15:24:31.893Z

    New Look, Mothercare and JJB Sports will open stores in the former Beatties department store in Birmingham following the redevelopment of the building.

  • News

    Peterborough Westgate to get a mixed-use makeover

    2007-10-02T15:18:16.963Z

    Hammerson and Morley have submitted a planning application to Peterborough City Council for a mixed-use scheme in the North Westgate area of Peterborough city centre.

  • News

    Argos withdraws furniture range

    2007-10-02T15:12:15.987Z

    Argos is understood to have withdrawn a line of furniture from its stores after customers suffered burns and sores.

  • News

    Americana hires ex-Burberry boss

    2007-10-02T10:53:06.520Z

    Fashion group Americana, which owns brands Bench and Hooch, has appointed former Burberry Group chief operating officer Mike Metcalf as chairman.

  • News

    Tesco profits robust in first half

    2007-10-02T10:38:03.647Z

    Tesco has posted a healthy increase in pre-tax profits for the six months to August 25, although its UK like-for-likes sales were affected by the wet summer weather.

  • News

    Findel first-half sales rocket

    2007-10-02T10:05:33.403Z

    Home shopping retailer Findel reported strong first-half sales growth of 32 per cent across the business.

  • News

    House of Fraser to launch small-format fashion stores

    2007-10-01T12:23:02.650Z

    House of Fraser is launching a small footprint store devoted to fashion to bolster its numbers in town centres.

  • Analysis

    Shopping made e-asy?

    2007-10-01T11:28:50.790Z

    Online sales are rocketing but, as competition on the web hots up, customer service is becoming ever more crucial. So can retailers’ web sites deliver the goods?

  • News

    Mosaic profits rocket

    2007-10-01T10:42:41.970Z

    Mosaic profits soared 23 per cent to 31.5 million in the year to July 28, with total sales hitting 407 million.

  • News

    National minimum wage hiked again

    2007-10-01T10:28:33.610Z

    The adult rate for the statutory minimum wage will rise from 5.35 to 5.52 from today.

  • Analysis

    The platform for growth

    2007-10-01T09:25:59.573Z

    As e-commerce matures, can retailers gain an edge by developing their own web site, or are they better off with a service provider? Joanna Perry reports

  • News

    Ex-Moss bros boss eyes Blacks chief role

    2007-09-28T17:14:09.360Z

    Former Moss Bros and Speciality Retail Group boss Adrian Wright is in the frame for the role of chief executive of Blacks Leisure.

  • News

    JJB to add own-labels to revive profits

    2007-09-28T15:49:27.490Z

    JJB Sports will back new own-brand labels to reverse its fortunes after profits slumped in the six months to July 29.

  • Opinion

    The Retail Week September 28

    2007-09-28T15:36:33.927Z

    Making sense of the last 7 days