All News articles – Page 119
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NewsJD Sports given boost by trainer sales and in-store shopping
JD Sports has maintained its profit guidance in a “volatile” market as in-store sales climb.
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NewsBRC calls on political parties to ‘revitalise’ UK footfall
As the race for number 10 ramps up, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) is calling on politicians of all stripes to address the policies restricting retailers from investing in the high street in a bid to “revitalise footfall”.
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NewsSleep brand Emma to open first UK store in London
Direct-to-consumer sleep brand Emma has chosen Westfield London in White City as the site for its first-ever bricks-and-mortar store in the UK.
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NewsBoots reports surge in profits driven by beauty sales
Boots has reported a surge in profits as beauty sales and footfall across stores increased in the year ending August 31, 2023.
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NewsWarmer weather and bank holidays boost May retail footfall
Retail footfall in May received a boost as warm weather and two bank holidays helped drive customers to shops.
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NewsTed Baker head office jobs hang in the balance as Frasers deal looms
Head office staff at collapsed fashion retailer Ted Baker have been left in limbo as a potential takeover from retail giant Frasers Group looms.
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NewsAbercrombie & Fitch ups guidance after ‘outstanding’ quarter
Abercrombie & Fitch has reported a surge in profits and sales during its first quarter and upped its guidance for the full year off the back of this success.
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NewsAsda launches store upgrade programme
Supermarket giant Asda has launched a fresh round of investment in updating its stores, in a bid to “improve the shopping experience for customers” in larger supermarkets and superstores.
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NewsHMV-owned Fopp to set up shop in Nottingham
Fopp, a specialist retailer owned by HMV, is opening a new store in Nottingham, creating six jobs in the local area.
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NewsDr Martens profits and revenues fall as it enters ‘year of transition’
Dr Martens says the upcoming financial year will be a “year of transition for the business”.
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NewsWilko set to grow in-store partnership with Iceland
Wilko is expanding its partnership with Iceland Foods to reach another store later this year following trials at two Wilko stores.
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NewsRecipe-in-a-box brand Gousto back in the black
Recipe box brand Gousto has returned to underlying profitability and even beaten previous guidance, despite the cost-of-living crisis.
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NewsMarks & Spencer names new chief financial officer
Marks & Spencer has appointed a new chief financial officer whose experience includes transformation
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NewsGreetings card retailers demand reforms after Royal Mail takeover
The Greetings Card Association (GCA), which represents more than 500 businesses, has called for longer-term reforms to Royal Mail when the postal service goes private under new owners.
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NewsExclusive: Pets at Home to open more city stores and 'unleash' AI
Pets at Home plans to open more of its smaller-format pet care centres in underserved areas, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsPets at Home holds firm on guidance despite decline in profits
Pets at Home has reported a drop in profits for the full financial year but has maintained its guidance after a “pivotal year” of progress at the retailer.
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NewsScS chief executive to stand down
The boss of furniture specialist ScS, who oversaw an almost £100m takeover at the end of last year, is set to exit the business.
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NewsAbandoned online baskets are costing retailers billions in sales
Customers who are abandoning online shopping baskets at the checkout are costing retailers billions of pounds worth of potential sales.
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NewsBoohoo U-turns on executive bonuses after shareholder backlash
Boohoo has backtracked on plans to pay bonuses to its senior executive team after significant backlash from shareholders.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to invest £30m in new and revamped stores
Marks & Spencer is to invest £30m in modernising existing stores and opening new ones.