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NewsDebenhams updates the military look
Trafalgar Square’s famous landmarks got a makeover thanks to Debenhams last week at the launch of its virtual pop-up store.
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Schlecker to close inefficient stores
Drugstore operator Schlecker plans to complete the closure of inefficient stores within the next five to six months as part of its strategy to return to profit by 2012.The retailer believes the move will cut out a 7% to 9% chunk of sales revenue that it regards as unprofitable. Schlecker ...
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Carrefour-Marinopoulos appoints Jerome Loubere as managing director
Carrefour-Marinopoulos has appointed Jerome Loubere as its managing director to succeed Patrice Lespagnol, who was appointed last May.Loubere held the position between 2004 and 2008 but was then made general manager of the Marinopoulos Group in the Balkan region.The retailer believes Loubere’s experience and knowledge will help it to “better ...
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99 Cents Only Stores reports sales increase
Discount retailer 99 Cents Only Stores has reported that sales for the second quarter ended October 1 rose 8.8% to $363m (£226m) compared with $334m (£208m) for the prior year period.Total retail sales were $352m (£220m) against $323m (£202m), while like-for-like sales increased 6.7%. The number of like-for-like sales transactions ...
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NewsUncertain outlook knocks retailers hard
General retailers had a bad week as their stocks declined by twice as much as the wider market, which took a knock as the eurozone crisis dragged on and pundits argued over the UK’s economic prospects.
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NewsIn focus: Frozen Value
The northern-based frozen food specialist has struggled to capitalise on customers trading down.
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NewsShop Direct invests £12m in Christmas marketing campaign
Shop Direct Group has invested £12m in Christmas marketing campaigns for its flagship brands.
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NewsFlying Brands completes refinancing as sales plunge
Home shopping retailer Flying Brands has completed a refinancing as its sales plunge.
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NewsDavid Beckham appointed Sainsbury's ambassador
David Beckham has been appointed as an ambassador for Sainsbury’s, with the aim of helping to inspire children to be healthier and more active.
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NewsToys R Us suffers year-end profit slump
Specialist retailer Toys R Us suffered a profit plunge of 27.1% last year.
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NewsRose mobile commerce venture goes live
An innovative mobile payment system fronted by Sir Stuart Rose that launches tomorrow will play a pivotal role in the development of m-commerce, the former Marks & Spencer boss has claimed.
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NewsChristmas spending set to slump
Christmas is unlikely to bring much relief to hard-pressed retailer with spending set to slump this year.
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NewsAnn Summers overhauls its website
Lingerie and sex toy chain Ann Summers is overhauling its website to improve functionality.
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NewsPiccadilly improvements ease congestion for shoppers
The £14m overhaul of Piccadilly and its surrounding streets has been completed which will ease congestion for shoppers in the area.
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NewsDwell launches kitchens
Furniture chain Dwell has introduced a range of “high quality kitchens at affordable prices” to its offer.
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NewsAsos half year profits soar 66%
Online giant ASOS half-year profits before tax and exceptionals soared 66% to £11.7m.
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NewsBlacks appoints Dominic Lavelle as interim finance director
Embattled retailer Blacks Leisure has appointed Dominic Lavelle as interim finance director.
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NewsDFS profits rise 11.4% as sales slip
Sofas giant DFS has revealed full-year EBITDA growth of 11.4% to £80m in a “very challenging” big ticket environment.
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NewsFirst-half sales edge up at Boots
Health and beauty powerhouse Alliance Boots is on track to meet its financial targets this year despite tough trading conditions.
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NewsVideo: Boots celebrates 'super hero' women with 'Here come the girls' ad campaign
Here come the ‘super hero’ girls in Boots’ latest Christmas TV ad campaign, celebrating women’s ability to multi-task over the festive period.