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NewsFrench Connection turnaround plan to take two years
French Connection expects to break even by the end of its financial year 2014/ 2015 after this morning revealing a series of measures aimed at turning the struggling business around.
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NewsEuan Sutherland joins Kingfisher board
Kingfisher chief operating officer Euan Sutherland has joined the retailer’s board.
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NewsTesco boss Philip Clarke embarks on digital revolution
Tesco group chief executive Philip Clarke has vowed that the grocer will spearhead a digital “revolution” in retail as he unveiled several initiatives to fuel online growth.
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NewsBill Carrahar exits Carpetright
Bill Carrahar has left floorings giant Carpetright a year after being hired to head up its burgeoning beds business.
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NewsIrish group vies to buy JJB Sports
An Irish conglomerate has entered the race to take control of up-for-sale retailer JJB Sports.
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NewsHamleys to open third UK store in Cardiff's St David's
Iconic toys retailer Hamleys is to open its first store in Wales at St David’s in Cardiff.
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NewsFrench Connection plunges into the red as it reveals turnaround initiatives
French Connection plunged in to the red in the six months to July 31 as the retailer revealed the outcome of its strategic review.
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NewsAsos reveals UK sales jump
Asos UK sales increased 15% to £49.9m over the three months to August 31.
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Toys R Us introduces Christmas season initiative
Toys R Us has introduced an initiative for the Christmas season to ensure shoppers do not miss out on in-demand toys.The Hot Toy Reservation programme is a complimentary service that enables customers to reserve any toys from the 50 items on the Toys R Us annual ‘hot toy’ list.The system ...
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Darty’s chief executive Thierry Falque-Pierrotin to depart
Electronics retailer Darty’s chief executive Thierry Falque-Pierrotin will leave the group by mutual agreement following completion of a group review. The search for a replacement has begun.A comprehensive review of the business, which Darty intends to complete by December, will cover all aspects of the business, including the rejuvenation and ...
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Carrefour reveals plans to pilot self-scanning
Carrefour has revealed plans to pilot self-scanning through shoppers’ smartphones at two or three hypermarkets.Other retailers trying out similar approaches include Metro in Germany, Auchan in France and Albert Heijn in the Netherlands.Following successful test implementations, Ahold’s US business has opted to roll out the technology nationwide.
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NewsWaitrose boss Mark Price hopes for more royal celebrations
Committed monarchist and Waitrose boss Mark Price revealed last week that folks at the upmarket grocer have their fingers crossed for another royal celebration.
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Carrefour to open hypermarket in Armenian capital
Carrefour is to open a 110,000 sq ft hypermarket in the capital, Yerevan, next month.It will be operated by Carrefour’s Middle Eastern franchisee, Majid Al Futtaim Holding, and be in the Tashir Group-owned Dalma Garden Mall, the country’s largest shopping centre.Last September, rival Auchan was reported to be planning large ...
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NewsThe Liberty Centre signs two new retailers
Footwear retailer Office and young fashion chain Republic have taken stores at Romford’s The Liberty Centre.
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NewsIdeal World and High Street TV ink selling arrangement
Home shopping group Ideal Shopping Direct has partnered with High Street TV so both can increase their exposure and audience reach.
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NewsEBay trials click and collect service
Ebay is trialling a click and collect service with retailers in the UK as it makes further inroads into bricks and mortar retailing.
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NewsJD Sports to roll out new Blacks format as it mulls Millets' future
JD Sports Fashion is set to roll out a new store format for Blacks as part of its turnaround plan, which is likely to see sister brand Millets leave the high street.
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NewsPretty Green uses Simply Tap for new mobile store
Liam Gallagher’s menswear brand Pretty Green is to start using one-touch technology Simply Tap on its new mobile store to enable ease of use for customers.
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NewsDebenhams invests in womenswear push as it grabs share
Debenhams is investing in womenswear as gains in the category drove a sales uplift in its final quarter.
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NewsMothercare appoints former Sainsbury's man as new retail boss
Mothercare has hired former Sainsbury’s executive Nick Henwood as its new director of retail operations.