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NewsPoundstretcher boss drafts in former Peacocks colleagues
Poundstretcher boss Richard Kirk has hired five former senior executives from Peacocks, the retailer he used to lead until it went into administration in January.
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NewsWhistles adds to delivery option
Womenswear retailer Whistles has launched a same-day delivery option for orders within London.
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NewsEtailer Achica to launch own brands
Upmarket homewares etailer Achica is to launch own brands in a bid to enhance its margin.
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NewsMarks & Spencer debuts iPhone app
Marks & Spencer has this week launched a transactional iPhone app to allow customers to shop via their smartphones.
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NewsSelfridges' finance boss moves to Harrods
Selfridges’ group finance director John Edgar has jumped ship to join rival Harrods.
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NewsWaterstones operations director exits business
Waterstones operations director Steve Clark has departed the book seller.
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NewsSuperGroup profits slip as it ditches Cult fascia
Underlying pre-tax profits at young fashion group SuperGroup, which owns trendy brand Superdry, dropped 14.7% in the year to April 29, to £42.8m.
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NewsCath Kidston boosts top team with double hire
Fashion and homewares retailer Cath Kidston has further strengthened its management team by hiring Levi’s senior vice-president of global supply chain Geert Peeters.
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NewsSales rise at Primark despite bad weather
Value fashion powerhouse Primark has posted a 16% sales surge despite bad weather leading to volatile trading.
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Seven & I to launch free home-delivery service
Convenience store business Seven & I is launching a free home-delivery service in August.The retailer aims to increase its offer to the elderly, who have difficulty with grocery shopping. The number of Japanese aged 65 or over has reached 29.7 million, accounting for 23% of the population.Seven & I plans ...
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NewsThorntons in talks to reopen concessions in Clintons
Thorntons is negotiating with Clinton Cards’ new management to reopen concessions in the latter’s stores.
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J Front Retailing to double stake in shopping mall chain
Department store operator J Front Retailing plans to double its stake in shopping mall chain Parco, aiming to acquire up to 65% via a tender offer. The move follows J Front Retailing’s acquisition of 33.24% of Parco’s shares earlier this year.J Front Retailing is also aims to establish a new ...
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NewsBrightHouse bolsters team for online push
Rent-to-own electricals and furniture retailer BrightHouse has appointed a new marketing boss and is on the hunt for its first head of ecommerce as it ramps up its online offer.
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NewsHeston Blumenthal unveils festive treats at Waitrose
Waitrose brand champion Heston Blumenthal unveiled this year’s festive treats at the grocer’s Christmas in July event last week.
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NewsAsos sales jump due to price cuts and rain
Asos UK sales have bounced back as the online fashion giant’s price cuts paid off and the wet weather drove people online.
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Denner launches smartphone app
Migros-owned discount chain Denner has launched a smartphone app enabling customers to access detailed information on its range of wines.The application is available free on Apple and Android devices and allows filtering by price and origin. Customers can also find information by taking pictures of labels, as well as search ...
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NewsPaphitis eyes more deals after Robert Dyas purchase
Entrepreneur intends to grow the 96-store hardware retailer and tap into trend for convenience.
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NewsAsda launches fast-track graduate management scheme
UK grocer Asda has launched a fast-track scheme for 15 graduates to become store managers in just 12 months.
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NewsMarks & Spencer names Sacha Berendji as new retail director
Marks & Spencer has promoted Sacha Berendji to the pivotal role of director of retail as part of the senior management reshuffle designed to win back ground in clothing.
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NewsWestfield Stratford signs more retailers ahead of Olympics
Westfield Stratford City has signed up new retailers in the run up to the Olympics.