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NewsBooths eyes 10 new stores in Northwest
Northern grocer Booths plans10 new stores as it plans to roll out its new store format across its portfolio.
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NewsDebenhams launches online-only lines to drive multichannel plan
Debenhams is to launch online-only product categories as part of new chief executive Michael Sharp’s strategy to transform it into a “leading international, multichannel retailer”.
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NewsKurt Geiger acquisition boosts Jones Group profits
US brand house Jones Group has posted a 42.4% increase in profits for its third quarter, helped in part by the acquisition of premium UK footwear retailer Kurt Geiger earlier this year.
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NewsBlacks like-for-likes plummet as turnaround plan is unveiled
Blacks like-for-likes plummeted 7.2% in its first half as new boss Julia Reynolds unveils her turnaround strategy.
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NewsHalloween sales growth slows
Sales growth in Halloween products is expected to slow this year as consumers rein in their spending in the tough climate.
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NewsAustin Reed flagship is ‘future of the brand’
Austin Reed has opened its new flagship store on Regent Street, which chief executive Nick Hollingworth described as a “stake in the ground” representative of the future of the fashion retailer.
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NewsIt is a Kobo, not a Kindle
WHSmith was promoting its Wi-Fi touchscreen Kobo e-reader last week, but it seemed that not all of the store staff were clued up on its product.
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Media-Saturn to cut jobs at its headquarters
Metro Group-controlled Media-Saturn is to cut 61 of 139 jobs at its headquarters. The electronics retailer said the decision has been prompted by the economic crisis that has led to a drop in consumer confidence, the rise of internet sales and the cost structure of the headquarters.The retailer’s board is ...
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Carrefour’s ELC speaks out against activist investor
Carrefour’s European Labour Committee (ELC) has spoken out against activist investor Knight Vinke’s proposal to elect a new chairman for the company.It claimed that the plan was aimed at dismantling the group. The ELC said that it wants “stability” and affirmed its support for the Carrefour Planet format, which it ...
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NewsOFT gives go-ahead to Amazon takeover of The Book Depository
The Office of Fair Trading has given online giant Amazon’s takeover of The Book Depository the green light.
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NewsCath Kidston's Saunders departs as new boss arrives
Cath Kidston managing director Mark Saunders has left the retailer after nine months at the retailer.
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NewsTop Toys for Christmas revealed
A boardgame called Doggie Doo and a tablet computer for kids are among the top toy picks predicted by toys retailer The Entertainer.
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Electronics retailer Komplett reports sales increase
Norwegian online electronics retailer Komplett has reported sales increased 3.7% to NOK1bn (£112.9m) for the third quarter ended September 30. Direct sales contributed the largest share with a rise of 3.5% to NOK706m (£79.72m). Although direct sales climbed 33.4% to NOK53m (£5.99m) in Denmark and 6.2% to NOK479m (£54m) in ...
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NewsMorrisons ad banned for targeting children
Grocer Morrisons has been rapped over a television advert after viewers complained that it targeted children.
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NewsWhite Company opens first travel shop
Fashion and homewares retailer The White Company has opened its first travel store at St Pancras station in London.
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NewsThe Range revamps website
Furniture and homewares retailer The Range has revamped its website to simplify the buying process.
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NewsAmazon profits tumble as it continues to invest
Etail giant Amazon said further investment in the business led to a 73% slump in net income in its third quarter.
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NewsTesco sets up emergency hubs in wake of Thai floods
Supermarket group Tesco has had to shut some of its stores in Thailand because of flooding affecting the country, and the retailer is helping with the relief effort.
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NewsWaitrose launches loyalty card
Waitrose has launched a loyalty card to reward customers and get a greater insight into their shopping habits.
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NewsVideo: Dundrum shopping centre evacuated after severe flooding
Dundrum shopping centre in Dublin has been flooded after more than a month’s worth of rain fell in just a few hours yesterday (Monday).