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NewsDixons launches paid-for design service for suppliers
Electricals retailer Dixons has launched a paid-for design service for suppliers including Sony in an initiative designed to improve the look and feel of in-store displays and branded areas.
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NewsArgos to widen revenue stream by selling adverts
Multichannel retailer Argos is to add a new revenue line to its mix by selling advertising space in its catalogue, in stores and online.
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NewsPortas Pilots to feature in Channel 4 TV series
Mary Portas is to front a new show on Channel 4 covering the progress of the Government’s town centre improvement pilot schemes.
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NewsCaption competition: Time for some retail horseplay
The team behind Tesco’s Customer Care Twitter account enjoyed horsing around after Deloitte consultant William Grobel posted this picture of the Tesco Brockenhurst store in the New Forest.
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Staples mulls store closures
Staples is considering around 30 store closures as part of a property review.
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NewsMorrisons puts 40 staff in consultation
Morrisons has put 40 jobs in its maintenance division at risk.
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NewsJD profits hit by Blacks acquisition
JD Sports Fashion’s pre-tax profit fell by more than 14% last year as the business was hit by its acquisition of outdoor clothing retailer Blacks.
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NewsMothercare to axe a further 110 UK stores
Mothercare is to close a further 110 UK stores as part of its turnaround strategy as its full year UK like-for-likes plunge.
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NewsFenn Wright Manson to return to roots
Fenn Wright Manson’s new owner Maxine Hargreaves-Adams is to return the womenswear retailer to its roots as she begins her turnaround of the brand.
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NewsHotel Chocolat plans Roast + Conch roll-out
Upmarket chocolatier Hotel Chocolat is to roll out its Roast + Conch format to half of its store estate after debuting the design in Covent Garden in December.
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NewsMonsoon Accessorize in US push
Fashion group Monsoon Accessorize is expanding its US business after selling the license for its stores to a franchise partner.
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NewsHalfords to invest £6m driving growth
Halfords is to “focus on growth” and drive its credentials as a service-and-solution provider by investing in staff training and marketing.
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NewsTop retailers commit to London clean-up ahead of Olympics
Gap, Topshop, House of Fraser and John Lewis are among the first retailers to commit to sprucing up the West End in time for the Olympics.
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NewsPotential Tesco Fresh & Easy exit branded 'corporate vandalism'
Tesco exiting the US would represent “corporate vandalism”, the City has said.
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NewsTesco puts £110m advertising account under review
Tesco is reviewing its communications strategy as it looks to improve its brand perception in the UK.
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NewsGieves & Hawkes snapped up by licensee Trinity in £60m deal
Saville Row tailor Gieves & Hawkes is to be acquired by its Chinese licensee Hong Kong menswear firm Trinity in a deal which could be worth up to £60m.
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NewsClinton Cards expected to appoint KPMG to advise on restructure
Clinton Cards is set to bolster its stable of advisors with the appointment of KPMG after being forced to shelve the sell-off of its Birthdays chain.
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NewsRough Trade to expand overseas with New York store
Famous record store Rough Trade is to open its first overseas store in New York in the autumn.
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Sears launches first purchasing app
Department store operator Sears Canada has launched its first app for both iPhone and Android devices. The app offers browsing and purchasing capabilities and is available in English or French. Exclusive promotions and daily deals are also on offer to shoppers using the application as well as a store locator ...
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Joe Fresh unveils flagship New York store
Joe Fresh, the clothing retailer owned by Canada-based grocer Loblaw, has launched its flagship clothing store on Fifth Avenue in New York. The opening comes after the retailer decided last year to roll out beyond its home market, unveiling five shops in New York and New Jersey. The flagship is ...