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NewsUpdated: Fat Face profits rise after strong first half
Fat Face has posted a strong performance in its the first half as it maintained its full price strategy in the run-up to Christmas despite heavy discounting across the high street.
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NewsChristmas discounting sends shop prices tumbling at fastest rate in seven years
Shop prices dropped at their fastest rate for seven years in December as retailers attempted to woo customers with heavy discounts over the Christmas period.
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NewsMajestic Wine toasts strong Christmas sales
Majestic Wine has popped the cork on strong Christmas trading figures as shoppers sought out its premium wine offer over the festive party season.
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NewsWaitrose enjoys record Christmas as shoppers seek premium food
Waitrose has posted record Christmas trading figures as shoppers sought premium food and utilised the grocer’s strong multichannel offer.
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NewsHarvey Nichols hires former Burberry finance chief Stacey Cartwright as new boss
Harvey Nichols has appointed former Burberry finance boss Stacey Cartwright as its new chief executive, replacing Joseph Wan who has been in the post for 21 years.
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NewsThe Co-op posts Christmas sales rise driven by convenience shoppers
The Co-operative Food enjoyed a strong Christmas buoyed by shoppers rushing to its convenience stores to top-up shop over the festive season.
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NewsUpdated: Mothercare warns on profits amid 'highly promotional' Christmas conditions
Mothercare has issued a profit warning blaming the “highly promotional” Christmas environment and lower footfall impacting sales and margins.
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NewsSainsbury's like-for-likes edge up 0.2% over "best ever" Christmas
Sainsbury’s has reported like-for-likes were up 0.2% in its third quarter but still recorded its best ever Christmas.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: House of Fraser, Ikea and Alliance Boots
Retail news round-up on January 8, 2014: House of Fraser to launch plus size website, Ikea drops sales doubling plans, Stefano Pessina faces investor rebellion
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NewsAldi hits out at rivals’ price cuts as it launches new campaign
Aldi has taken a swipe at its rivals’ price cuts as it launches a new round of advertising for its Swap & Save Campaign.
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NewsJigsaw targets click-and-collect as it aims to double online sales
Premium fashion retailer Jigsaw aims to almost double online sales by investing in click-and-collect and website improvements.
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NewsOne million customers log on to wi-fi at Intu shopping centres
One million people have connected to wi-fi at Intu shopping centres, including the Metrocentre in Newcastle, Manchester’s Trafford Centre and Lakeside in Thurrock, as the landlord continues to invest in multichannel to drive footfall.
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NewsDutch value retailer Hema to open stores in the UK
Dutch value retailer Hema is planning to launch in the UK during the first half of this year.
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NewsPrimark kicks off the New Year with fitness clothing campaign
Primark has kicked off the New Year with a fitness-inspired campaign to highlight its expanded Workout product range.
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NewsBooths enjoys record Christmas as like-for-likes rise 6%
Upmarket grocer Booths enjoyed a strong Christmas posting a 6% like-for-like sales rise as shoppers sought premium food.
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NewsLush reveals Christmas sales jump but annual profits fall
Lush has revealed Christmas like-for-like sales jumped 12.2% but recorded a full-year profit drop.
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NewsMamas & Papas posts full-year profits rise
Mamas & Papas reported a rise in sales and profits in its last financial year as the maternity retailer opened new stores, improved multichannel operations and developed new products.
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NewsTopps Tiles remains cautious despite first-quarter sales leap
Topps Tiles’ like-for-likes increased 9.3% in the 13 weeks to December 28.
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NewsThe Works reports record Christmas as like-for-likes jump 10%
Discount bookseller The Works has revealed a record Christmas after like-for-likes surged 10% in December.
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NewsDunelm second-quarter sales boosted by TV campaign and catalogue
Dunelm’s like-for-likes increased 2.9% in the second quarter boosted by its new catalogue and first TV ad campaign.