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Drugstore operator dm shows interest in Schlecker
Drugstore operator dm has shown an interest in insolvent retailer Schlecker.It is likely that dm is interested in Schlecker’s ecommerce operation.At present dm offers its private labels via Amazon, rather than operating its own online operation – a move it doubts would be profitable.
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Carrefour to experiment with discount zones
Carrefour is to experiment with discount zones in five of its French hypermarkets as part of changes implemented by new chief executive Georges Plassat.The discount areas will initially comprise just one or two aisles in each hypermarket. They will display nationally branded manufacturer products and will not be a showcase ...
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Abercrombie & Fitch identifies 180 stores to close
Clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has identified 180 stores to close over the next few years as it seeks to improve margins in US shops.The retailer will instead emphasise international expansion as part of its growth strategy. It will mainly close eponymous stores as well as Abercrombie children’s shops, though ...
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NewsDebenhams sales rise but margins hit
Department store group Debenhams has posted strong sales growth after making the most of red-letter periods such as Easter and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee but gross margin was affected by a shift in the sales mix because of wet weather.
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NewsSales lost to rain may still be won back
Retail sales lost due to the recent wet weather are expected to be recovered in part in the coming months, the latest Opera Solutions Retail Predictor for Retail Week shows.
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NewsB&Q launches energy saving services
B&Q is set to launch with a dedicated call centre, online service and advice in store as part of a new B&Q Energy Saving initiative.
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NewsVideo: Halfords launches Tour de France campaign
Halfords has launched an innovative new marketing campaign as part of its sponsorship of the Tour de France showing the race through an amateur cyclist’s eyes.
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NewsMothercare braces for battle as US childrenswear giant moves into Gulf
Mothercare’s strong position in the Middle East maternity market could be threatened as US counterpart, childrenswear giant The Children’s Place, prepares to make its debut in the region.
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NewsRetail sales continue to grow in June, says CBI
High street sales continued to grow in June, although sales remained below the level expected for the time of year, according to the CBI.
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NewsClas Ohlson opens UK transactional website
Swedish homewares retailer Clas Ohlson has launched a transactional website in the UK.
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NewsPoundland worker slams work schemes as 'forced labour'
An unemployed graduate who was made to work for Poundland for free in the Government’s ‘back to work’ programme yesterday claimed at the High Court it amounted to ‘forced labour’.
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NewsWealthier shoppers head to the discounters
Shoppers expect to head to the discounters more this year with wealthier shoppers fuelling the rise.
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NewsMarks & Spencer investors pressured over executive pay
Marks & Spencer’s investors are being urged to abstain on the retailer’s remuneration report at next month’s AGM.
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NewsJohn Lewis to offer click and collect through other retailers
Department store chain John Lewis may extend its click and collect offering to enable customers to collect orders from other retailers.
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NewsGovernment fuel duty freeze "helpful" for retailers
The Government has delayed the scheduled 3p August fuel duty rise for the second time, effectively freezing fuel duty for the rest of the year, Chancellor George Osborne has revealed.
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NewsB&Q reshuffles board to achieve more customer-focused business
DIY giant B&Q has strengthened its board with two new appointments including the permanent hire of former M&M Direct boss Steve Robinson, who joined the business on an interim basis this year.
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NewsMultichannel retailers only need 60 to 70 stores, says John Lewis boss
Retailers with an online presence will require only 60 to 70 shops in order to gain national coverage by 2020, John Lewis boss Andy Street said today.
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NewsShop vacancy rate drops in May
Shop vacancy rates fell by a marginal 0.1% to 14.5% in May, says research from the Local Data Company.
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NewsTesco uses data to offer deals based on web shopper habits
Tesco is using loyalty card data to tailor online shopping ranges to customers.
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NewsOcado posts 12% sales growth
Ocado has posted EBITDA up 4.5% to £14.9m in the first half while statutory pre-tax profit was flat at £181,000.