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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, House of Fraser, Kingfisher, Made.com and more
Retail news round-up on June 2, 2014:Tesco seals deal with House of Fraser for online sales, Kingfisher boss says an independent Scotland would be less attractive to invest in, Online retailer Made.com mulls IPO
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NewsHarris+Hoole launches mobile app allowing customers to pay with just one tap
Coffee specialist Harris+Hoole has upgraded its mobile app to allow customers to pay without having to touch, tap or scan at the counter.
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NewsJD Sports' long-serving boss Barry Bown exits after 30 years
JD Sports chief executive Barry Bown is to depart the sports retailer after 30 years at the company.
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NewsMountain Warehouse posts record results as online sales rocket
Outdoor gear specialist Mountain Warehouse has posted a surge in sales and profits after benefiting from its multichannel offer.
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NewsConsumer confidence hits a nine-year high, researcher Gfk reports
Consumer confidence reached its highest level in nine years during May and has soared over the last year.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis weekly sales rise as wet weather draws shoppers
Sales at John Lewis rose 14.2% last week to £71.5m, helped by wet weather and a strong fashion performance at the department store.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on consumer confidence, the Co-operative Group and Scotts & Co
Retail news round-up on May 30, 2014: Consumer confidence climbs in May; Co-operative Group reveals reform timetable; Scotts & Co buys Rowlands Clothing
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NewsOffice apologises after website security breach
Shoe retailer Office has apologised to customers after revealing its website has suffered a security breach.
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NewsKingfisher sets its sights on expansion beyond Europe
Kingfisher said its planned acquisition of Mr Bricolage in France would give it experience of operating a franchise model that it could use to expand beyond its European heartland.
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NewsAustralian fashion site MySale reveals intention to float
MySale, the Australian flash Sales fashion site which is backed by Sir Philip Green, has revealed it intends to float.
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NewsKingfisher sales and profits up in first quarter as warm weather drives demand
DIY giant Kingfisher has reported strong growth in both sales and profits in its first quarter, buoyed by good weather and the timing of Easter.
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NewsTesco completes joint venture deal with China Resources Enterprise
Tesco has completed its deal to form a joint venture with China Resources Enterprise to create the “leading multi-format retailer in China”.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Asos and Mytheresa
Retail news round-up on May 29, 2014: Tesco finalises deal to create largest food retailer in China, Asos supports skills rebuilding in UK clothing manufacturing industry, Owners of German fashion etailer Mytheresa eye sale
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NewsHobbycraft plans personalised marketing drive
Hobbycraft is building its customer database as it prepares for a big personalised marketing push next year.
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NewsFat Face boss says stock market suffering from 'retail IPO indigestion'
Fat Face boss Anthony Thompson has said the stock market is suffering from “retail IPO indigestion” after the fashion retailer last week abandoned plans to float.
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NewsLakeland opens first stores in India after success in the Middle East
Kitchenwares retailer Lakeland has opened its first stores in India and is planning more.
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NewsBrandAlley plots Australian debut as profitability nears
BrandAlley will start shipping overseas later this year and chief executive Rob Feldmann touted Australia is its “perfect market”.
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NewsRetailers including Waitrose and Argos plan to use Powatag mobile technology
Retailers including Waitrose, Screwfix and Argos are planning to roll out mobile payment and marketing platform Powatag.
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NewsLondon most desirable city for international retailers
London is home to more international retailers than any other city in the world, as it continues to be a magnet to new brands.
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NewsRetail sales growth slows in May, according to the CBI
Retail sales continued to grow in May, for the sixth consecutive month, but at a slower pace compared to April, according to the CBI’s latest Quarterly Distributive Trades Survey.