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NewsN Brown scales back catalogues as it benefits from online revolution
Home shopping group N Brown is scaling back catalogues as online sales soar.
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Régis Schultz begins role as chief executive of Darty
Régis Schultz, the new chief executive of electricals firm Darty, has taken up the role a week early as the retailer presses ahead with its turnaround plan.Schultz, who previously ran French furniture and electricals retailer BUT, which is part-owned by OpCapita, started on Tuesday, earlier than the original date of ...
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Amazon to launch Appstore for Android in almost 200 countries
Amazon has revealed plans to introduce its Appstore for Android to almost 200 countries in the coming months, as it seeks to boost digital content revenue and take on rivals such as Apple and Google.Developers are being invited to submit apps for distribution in countries including Australia, Brazil, Canada, South ...
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NewsApril retail sales flat against forecast growth
Sales volumes were flat in April, defying growth expectations for the month as Easter trade disappointed and bad weather impacted the performance.
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NewsAsos international boss Jon Kamaluddin to exit after nine years
Asos international director Jon Kamaluddin is to exit after nine years with the online retailer.
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NewsHackett to acquire prominent Ferrari store on Regent Street
Menswear brand Hackett is to acquire Ferrari’s prominent store on Regent Street.
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NewsSports Direct profits soar due to 'resilient business model'
Sports Direct retail gross profit soared 22.7% to £104.8m in the nine weeks to March 31 as its business model proved resilient, according to chief executive Dave Forsey.
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NewsOnline helps N Brown deliver strong full-year performance
N Brown pre-tax profit jumped 2.6% to £96.4m in its full year due to rising online sales and a “significantly” strengthened customer base.
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NewsThorntons hits sweet spot as Easter sales climb in third quarter
Chocolatier Thorntons delivered a sales surge as shoppers gorged on Easter Eggs and celebratory confectionery. Profits will beat expectations.
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NewsSports Direct closes 12 Republic stores two months after rescuing them
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has closed 12 Republic stores just two months after it rescued them from administration.
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NewsOFT to investigate Costcutter deal with Palmer & Harvey
The Office of Fair Trading is to probe the tie-up between Costcutter and Palmer & Harvey which has created the UK’s second-largest convenience store chain behind Booker’s Premier.
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NewsCarpetright eyes beds market share after Dreams contraction
Carpetright has said it is ready for the “fight” in beds after market leader Dreams axed a third of its portfolio last month.
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NewsNew Look footwear buying director Malcolm Collins exits after 16 years
New Look’s group buying director for footwear and accessories Malcolm Collins has left the retailer after almost 16 years.
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NewsArgos hires for newly created role of head of own-brand
Multichannel retailer Argos has hired former Nokia executive Joanne Savage to the newly created role of head of own-brand.
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NewsJohn Lewis reclaims customer satisfaction crown
John Lewis has reclaimed its title as the top retailer for customer satisfaction, knocking Ikea from the top spot.
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NewsScotmid Co-operative profits fall despite sales increase
Scotmid Co-operative has reported a fall in full-year operating profits despite a strong second half performance.
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NewsDiscounter Aldi enjoys record growth despite horse meat scandal
Aldi has continued to record rocketing sales after industry data from Kantar Worldpanel revealed its highest ever growth rate and a record market share.
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NewsMorrisons depots blockaded by farmers in dairy price protest
Morrisons’ depots in Wakefield, West Yorkshire and Middlewich, Cheshire were blockaded by farmers last night in a protest over the price of milk.
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NewsMorrisons appoints McKinsey partner as group HR director
Morrisons has appointed McKinsey & Company partner Emily Lawson as its new group human resources director.
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NewsAsda plans same-day delivery on food orders in £700m investment drive
Asda is to invest £700m in a number of initiatives including same-day delivery for food orders, click-and-collect and a raft of new stores.