All News articles – Page 1105
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NewsMobile devices account for all online retail sales growth
Online retail has reached a “tipping point” as new research suggests all online retail growth is coming from sales through mobile devices.
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NewsJohn Lewis to hire over 2,000 temps over Christmas
Department store John Lewis is recruiting over 2,000 new temporary staff as sales assistants in the run up to Christmas this year.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's and business rates
Retail news round-up September 24, 2013: Sainsbury’s hires Conversocial to bolster its social media strategy; Ed Miliband pledges business rates freeze for small firms
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NewsRiver Island signs Bangladesh factory safety Accord
River Island has signed the Bangladesh factory safety Accord, five months after the collapse of the Rana Plaza building which killed 1,129 people.
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NewsTesco targets family market with launch of its budget priced tablet called Hudl
Tesco is aiming to corner the family market with the launch of its budget priced tablet, Hudl.
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NewsWaitrose to supply Swiss department store Manor
Waitrose has struck a deal to supply upmarket Swiss department store Manor as it builds its international export business.
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NewsAsos director James Hart set to depart after 13 years
Asos director James Hart is set to leave the online fashion giant 13 years after starting as its first employee.
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NewsIn pictures: Tesco launches own brand tablet Hudl to rival iPad
Tesco will today launch its own brand tablet Hudl as the retailer looks to take on market giants Amazon, Apple and Samsung with the device.
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NewsDebenhams to launch collection to mark 200th anniversary
Department store group Debenhams is to launch an exclusive collection that spans fashion and homewares to mark its 200th anniversary.
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NewsArcadia plots 150 overseas franchise stores next year
Topshop owner Arcadia is ramping up its international expansion with plans to open 150 franchise stores next year.
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NewsTesco boss hails generational shift in consumer behaviour
Consumer behaviour is undergoing the biggest generational change since the 1960s and only retailers that adapt will survive, according to Tesco boss Philip Clarke.
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NewsBoden profits jump 36% as international sales surge
Boden pre-tax profits jumped 36% to £24.3m in its year to December 31, 2012 as international sales continued to grow.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Debenhams and Arcadia
Retail news round-up September 23, 2013: Debenhams launches exclusive clothing collection to mark 200th anniversary and Topshop owner Arcadia hits the overseas expansion trail.
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NewsNick Lovering invests himself in children's book
It seems Nick Lovering, partner at investment firm Echelon, has a literary as well as financial bent.
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NewsAustralian menswear retailer Industrie to make UK debut in Seven Dials
Australian menswear retailer Industrie is to make its UK debut in London’s Seven Dials at the end of the month.
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NewsMidlands Co-operative and Anglia Co-operative propose merger
The Midlands Co-operative Society and Anglia Co-operative Society have revealed plans to merge to create a new retail co-op with a projected £1bn of sales.
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NewsMarks & Spencer insists it has no stock problem despite selling out of key autumn lines
Marks & Spencer has insisted it has no problem with the stock levels of its critical autumn fashion range despite having already sold out online of sizes in some of its key lines.
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NewsIn pictures: Croydon Village Outlet closes after crowds 'overwhelm' former Allders opening
Croydon Village Outlet, opened yesterday on the site of the iconic Allders department store, was forced to close hours after opening after shoppers “overwhelmed” the shop.
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NewsIceland fails to deliver with online strapline, says Theo Paphitis
Last week retail tycoon Theo Paphitis lent his support to the Rising Stars Awards recognising fresh retail talent.
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NewsShop Direct hires first customer director to drive personalisation strategy
Littlewoods and Very owner Shop Direct has hired its first customer director who will help drive its aim of developing the world’s best personalised website.