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NewsSuperGroup kickstarts Asian expansion with 10-year franchise deal
SuperGroup has inked a deal with retail distributor and operator FJ Benjamin to expand its presence in Asia into Malaysia and Singapore.
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NewsCarpetright sales decline as the warm weather deters shoppers
Flooring specialist Carpetright’s UK like-for-likes fell 1.9% in the first quarter as the warm weather kept shoppers away from stores.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on The Hut, SuperGroup; Carpetright
Retail news round-up July 23, 2013: The Hut partners with Yodel, SuperGroup expands into Malaysia and Singapore, Online sales tax opposed
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NewsOcado targets lapsed shoppers with Wheel of Fortune-style online game
Ocado is giving consumers who have interacted with the brand but are not regular shoppers the chance to win their shopping using a Wheel of Fortune-style online game.
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NewsOnline retail searches on tablets soar 132%, BRC says
The number of consumers searching for retail products and stores on tablets has risen by 132% as the multi-screening phenomenon grows.
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NewsVideo: Tesco launches Love Every Mouthful campaign
Tesco last night unveiled its new Love Every Mouthful advertising campaign highlighting its fresh food credentials.
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NewsNicole Farhi rescued from administration by Maxine Hargreaves-Adams
Premium fashion brand Nicole Farhi has been rescued out of administration by Maxine Hargreaves-Adams, the owner of Fenn Wright Manson.
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NewsFat Face to launch in US as full-year profits rocket
Fashion retailer Fat Face is to launch in the US as it posted a 29% jump in EBITDA over its year to June 1.
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NewsAsda Income Tracker: Disposable income hits 2013 high
The average UK family’s disposable income reached £160 a week in June for the first time in 2013 but weak wage growth continued to put pressure on consumers’ spending, according to Asda.
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NewsTesco ups water and cola prices as temperatures soar
Tesco has increased the price of its cheapest bottled water and fizzy drinks as sales surge in the scorching weather.
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NewsTesco boss Philip Clarke warns food prices will rise
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke has warned that food prices are set to rise long-term as global demand mounts.
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NewsOnline tax slammed by Next chief executive Simon Wolfson
Next boss Simon Wolfson claims an online sales tax would be an “extremely backward step” that could wipe out many digital start-ups. His views come as retail bosses slam the proposed tax in a letter to the Government.
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NewsMothercare mulls sale of Early Learning Centre
Mothercare is mulling a sale of its Early Learning Centre (ELC) chain as it aims to return its UK business to profitability by 2015.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Asos; Tesco; Mothercare; Debenhams; Amazon; B&Q
Retail news round-up July 22, 2013: Another departure at Asos, Philip Clarke says food price rises inevitable, Mothercare to sell Early Learning Centre
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NewsRiver Island targets US and Australia with online marketing push
River Island has embarked on a new online advertising programme as it works to increase its brand awareness in international markets.
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NewsTesco launches in-store kiosk trial for F+F clothing range
Tesco has launched transactional kiosks for its F+F clothing range in its shops to make its full collection available to shoppers in store.
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NewsTesco unveils Love Every Mouthful marketing campaign
Tesco has unveiled the details of its new Love Every Mouthful advertising campaign as it looks to revive its fresh food image as supermarkets compete fiercely on quality rather than just price.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales fall as shoppers opt for sunshine and sport
John Lewis sales fell 8.7% to £64.2m in the week to July 13 as sunshine and sport, not shopping, were at the forefront of consumers’ minds.
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NewsChristmas comes early at HobbyCraft
It is normal for retailers to start planning for Christmas months in advance, but Hobbycraft is actually launching part of its Christmas range in store and online this week because many of its customers are already starting to make their cards and decorations.
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NewsAsda expects 75% of customers to be multichannel this Christmas
Grocer Asda expects 75% of its customers to shop across bricks and clicks this Christmas, signalling a dramatic shift towards multichannel among its shoppers.