All News articles – Page 1349
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NewsCarpetright shares rise on privatisation speculation
Carpetright shares have shot up following reports that founder Lord Harris is planning to take the retailer private.
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NewsFormer Focus boss Grimsey joins Findel board
Home shopping group Findel has hired former Focus DIY boss Bill Grimsey as non-executive director.
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NewsLakeland to introduce contactless payment
Lakeland is to introduce contactless payment in all of its stores this summer.
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NewsBrandAlley to double mobile sales with site launch
BrandAlley has launched its first mobile-friendly site as it plans to double sales via mobile this year.
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NewsRiver Island's UK production contributes to bestsellers
River Island’s move to up its UK production has helped it put new product in-store quicker and contributed to bestsellers, according to reports.
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NewsThe Co-op set to launch in-store food magazine
The Co-operative Food to launch a new in-store magazine alongside a digital edition next month.
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NewsMamas & Papas steps up global expansion
Mamas & Papas is to open in Russia and South Africa as it steps up its global expansion.
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NewsSports Direct buys sportswear website
Sports Direct has snapped up clothing website KickBack Sports.
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NewsAurum full year EBITDA soars as sale process continues
Aurum revealed its EBITDA soared 38% to £22.5m in its full year as interest remains high in the up-for-sale jewellery group.
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NewsGame hires PwC to conduct strategic review
Game has hired PwC to help the retailer form a long term strategy for the business.
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NewsHigh street must ‘shrink’ warns Sainsbury’s boss
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King is to call for a shrinking of the high street and for empty shops to be converted to housing.
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NewsSome bedtime reading
Clearly running a successful beds retailer in this tough market isn’t enough for Feather & Black managing director Adam Black.
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NewsMorrisons lays out plans to open 300 convenience stores
Morrisons is understood to be targeting 300 M Local convenience store openings by 2014.
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NewsWinter warmers drive John Lewis sales
John Lewis sales grew 6% to £52.5m in the week to February 4 as shoppers stocked up on winter warmers in the cold weather.
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NewsComet axes 450 staff
Comet’s new owner has taken the axe to 450 jobs as it seeks to turn around the ailing electricals business, it is understood.
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Staples to launch tablet-optimised transactional website
Office specialist Staples is to launch a tablet-optimised transactional website. Shoppers using a tablet device will be automatically routed to the site at T.staples.com. Its user interface has been designed to keep typing to a minimum in order to ensure that as much content is viewable on the screen at ...
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Carrefour opens first hypermarket in Iraq
French grocer Carrefour has entered Iraq with the opening of its first hypermarket at Erbil’s Family Mall. The 107,640 sq ft store is the first of several Carrefour hypermarkets to open in partnership with Erbil-based Darin Group, Majid Al Futtaim Retail’s partners in Iraq.The opening of Iraq’s first Carrefour ...
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Spar Austria launches vegetarian private-label
Grocery retailer Spar Austria has launched a vegetarian private-label called Veggie in its home market. The product range comprises 43 vegetarian or vegan items such as spreads, tofu varieties and vegetarian cutlets. All Veggie products bear the V-label from the European Vegetarian Union. Tofu products can be traced back to ...
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NewsSnuggle up with an Asda snuggie
Looking for a gift that will bring a glow to the face of your beloved this Valentine’s Day?
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Amazon launches sports collectibles store
Amazon has launched a sports collectibles store offering more than two million items from major leagues and events. The etail giant has signed up providers including Professional Sports Authenticator, James Spence Authentication and Beckett Grading Services to sell items on the store on Amazon.com.Vice-president of Amazon Marketplace Peter Faricy said: ...