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NewsVictoria Plumb to launch first television campaign
Online bathroom retailer Victoria Plumb will launch its first TV advertising campaign next week to drive brand awareness.
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NewsRetail sales volumes edge up with more growth forecast
Sales volumes have risen “slightly” and retailers forecast growth will strengthen next month, according to the CBI.
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NewsHouse of Fraser positive after 'strong start' to second half
Like-for-like sales at House of Fraser rose 0.6% in the second quarter and the retailer said it had recorded a “strong start” to the second half.
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NewsMy-wardrobe.com strengthens team with new hires
Etailer My-wardrobe.com has strengthened its team with two new hires in key roles.
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NewsThe Hut sales soar as EBITDA grows
Sales shot up at The Hut Group in the first half as EBITDA also grew at the online retail group.
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NewsTopps Tiles to hit profit target after strong fourth quarter
Topps Tiles has forecast pre-tax profit will hit analysts’ consensus of £13.1m, while full-year like-for-like sales are likely to slip by 1%.
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ICA opens ‘ICA to go’ pilot
Ahold-affiliated Swedish grocery retailer ICA has opened an ‘ICA to go’ pilot store in a metro station in Hornstull. The retailer will also shut the first pilot store it tested.ICA business development manager Mats Munther said: “We mainly operated the store in order to test our offering. We have learned ...
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Walmart launches health food programme
Walmart has launched a health food programme with HumanaVitality, a subsidiary of the Humana healthcare company.The Vitality HealthyFood scheme offers members an incentive to purchase healthier foods by offering a 5% discount on items awarded Walmart’s ‘Great For You’ symbol.The scheme is due to begin on October 15.Shoppers can join ...
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NewsStuart Rose takes his place in retail hall of fame
Former Marks & Spencer boss Sir Stuart Rose, now chairman of Blue Inc, was inaugurated into the World Retail Hall of Fame at last week’s World Retail Congress.
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Netto Marken-Discount considers credit card payment trial
Edeka-owned discounter Netto Marken-Discount could launch a trial to accept credit card payments at a number of stores later this year.If successful, the pilot will be rolled out to about 200 stops in the mid-term and eventually all 4,000 stores nationwide, and Netto would be the first German grocer to ...
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Otto Group to restructure Otto, Baur and Schwab banners
Otto will increase its offering for young women, stocking a wider range of brands and Otto Group private-label products. Baur will focus on customers with more conservative values, while Schwab’s plus-size Sheego banner will be developed further. Otto Group also wants to increase synergies between its banners, and back-office functions ...
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NewsRetail sales forecasts remain downbeat for rest of 2012
Retail sales growth for the remainder of the year is expected to be lacklustre following a downbeat August.
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NewsVideo: Littlewoods launches autumn ad campaign
Online department store Littlewoods has invested £2.3m in its autumn advertising campaign which highlights the benefits of its payment plan.
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NewsB&Q marketing director Katherine Paterson steps down
B&Q marketing director Katherine Paterson is leaving the DIY retailer after two years in the role to explore opportunities outside parent company Kingfisher.
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NewsDebenhams opens in former Focus unit in Chesterfield
Debenhams has opened in a 60,000 sq ft former Focus unit on Ravenside Retail Park, Chesterfield.
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NewsArgos to hire 12,000 extra staff over Christmas
Argos will employ 12,000 extra staff in the UK and Ireland in the run-up to Christmas.
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NewsSpeculation mounts over Qatari interest in Sainsbury's
Speculation is mounting that Qatari investors are eyeing a bigger stake in Sainsbury’s.
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NewsEBay apps downloaded 100 million times
EBay’s mobile apps has been downloaded 100 million times since launching its first app in 2007.
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NewsCountrywide invests £2m in lowering prices
Rural products retailer Countrywide has invested £2m in “stamping down prices” to combat difficult consumer spending conditions.
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NewsPoundland to hire 2,000 Christmas staff
Single-price value specialist Poundland is to recruit 2,000 temporary staff for the busy Christmas period.