All News articles – Page 1533
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NewsHMV credit insurance under review
UPDATED: HMV Group has confirmed that credit insurers are reviewing the level of cover they provide to the retailer.
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NewsConsumer price inflation rises to 3.7% in December
Consumer price inflation rose 0.4% in December to 3.7% over the previous month, the Office of National Statistics reported.
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NewsChange Capital among bidders for Bathstore
Change Capital, the private equity firm run by former Marks & Spencer boss Roger Holmes, is among those bidding for Bathstore.
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NewsTesco Mobile chief executive quits
Tesco Mobile chief executive Lance Batchelor is leaving the supermarket.
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NewsCarphone confident in Best Buy big-boxes
Carphone Warehouse remains convinced there is “substantial opportunity” for big-box Best Buy stores in the UK and has reported a like-for-like sales rise at its core mobile business over Christmas.
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NewsBurberry third quarter sales up 27%
Burberry reported a 27% hike in revenue to £470m in the three months to December 31 with double digit growth across both their wholesale and retail sectors.
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NewsJessops Christmas like-for-likes up 3%
Camera specialist Jessops like-for-likes grew 3% over Christmas as “choice and service” helped grow sales.
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NewsRetailers to be banned from selling cheap alcohol
Retailers are to be banned from selling alcohol below a minimum price for the first time, under Government plans to be revealed today.
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NewsThe Perfume Shop Christmas like-for-likes up 2%
The Perfume Shop reported like-for-like sales up 2% for the four weeks to January 1, driven by classic fragrances and gift sets.
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NewsAsda HR director leaves
Asda’s HR director left the grocer last week to seek opportunities in Europe.
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NewsMassmart shareholders approve Walmart deal
South African retailer Massmart’s shareholders have approved a $2.39bn tie-up with Walmart.
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NewsWest End retail sales up 3.8% in December
Retail like-for-like sales in London’s West End increased 3.8% year-on-year in December, as post-Christmas Sales pulled in shoppers.
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NewsSir Tom Hunter's West Coast Capital back in the black
Sir Tom Hunter’s West Coast Capital (WCC) investment vehicle, which includes young fashion chain USC and until recently footwear chain Office, moved back into the black in its most recent published accounts.
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NewsBoots UK December like-for-likes up 3.8%
Health and beauty giant Boots UK reported like-for-like retail sales up 3.8% in December, with fragrances and beauty electricals performing well.
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NewsThe Hut sales leap 70% in 2010
Online retailer The Hut’s sales jumped 70% for the year to December 31.
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NewsAsprey appoints new managing director
Luxury goods retailer Asprey has appointed former Smythson chief executive Paddy Byng as managing director.
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NewsMarks & Spencer joins location-based marketing scheme
Marks & Spencer has joined telecoms firm O2’s ‘You are here’ location-based marketing service, enabling the retailer to target consumers with special offers.
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop Christmas like-for-likes up 5%
The Original Factory Shop has reported like-for-like sales up 5% over the Christmas period with sales of outdoor products strong in the snow.
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NewsCost of retail theft soars despite increased crime prevention spend
The cost of retail crime soared year-on-year in 2010 despite retailers investing more than £210m in crime prevention.
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NewsGoldsmiths-owner Aurum reports 'outstanding' Christmas
Jewellery group Aurum has reported an “outstanding” Christmas, helped by improved availability and ranging.