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NewsDebenhams to ramp up own-label home ranges as it drives margins
Debenhams will bolster its homewares with the introduction of a raft of own-label ranges from autumn.
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NewsSainsbury’s hits convenience store target
Sainsbury’s has hit its first year convenience store target as it seeks to build further the convenience side of the business.
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NewsSpar distributor completes EPoS system roll-out
Spar distributor for the north of England, James Hall & Co, has successfully completed its five-year EPoS roll-out across more than 300 Spar stores ahead of schedule.
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NewsM&S grabs clothing market share as self-help pays off
Marks & Spencer delivered a record clothing market share increase in its fourth quarter as self-help initiatives paid off.
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NewsDSGi to trial Starbucks cafes in its megastores
Electricals group DSGi is to experiment with in-store cafes in partnership with coffee giant Starbucks.
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NewsBurberry set to continue impressive sales growth
Luxury fashion retailer Burberry is expected to post like-for-like retail sales growth of about 6% when it reports its fourth-quarter results on Tuesday.
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NewsRichard Bradbury steps down as River Island chief
The chief executive of young fashion giant River Island stepped down this week after 20 years with the company.
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NewsDream profits and sales for bed market leader
Bed retailer Dreams has bucked the downturn to achieve pre-tax operating profits up 36% to a record £18.4m last year as it drove costs down and benefited from economies of scale.
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NewsLombok bolsters management as turnaround plan bears fruit
Furniture retailer Lombok has drafted in a former Tesco executive as it strengthens its management team and returns to profitability.
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NewsFaith on brink of sale as John Kinnaird battles for MBO
The outcome of the sale process for Faith was due to be announced as Retail Week went to press.
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NewsAsda bid speculation lifts Home Retail
Home Retail Group shares jumped 5% on Monday on the back of speculation about a bid from Asda.
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NewsIdeal Shopping Direct plots anniversary offers to spur sales spike
Ideal Shopping Direct is celebrating its 10th anniversary this week with a weekend of giveaways and promotions in what it expects to be its biggest weekend of sales this year.
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NewsOcado launches Android version of mobile app
Online grocer Ocado has launched an application on Google’s mobile phone operating system Android.
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NewsCargo profits rocket after drive to cut costs
Furniture retailer Cargo - which operates the Cargo and Homestyle fascias - more than tripled its pre-tax profits in the year to June 27, 2009, as it slashed costs and benefited from the buying power of its parent, Steinhoff.
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NewsCard Factory co-founder to be chair after sale
Greeting cards retailer Card Factory’s co-founder Dean Hoyle has been appointed chairman of the retailer following its sale to private equity firm Charterhouse last week.
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NewsAndy Bond to advise Walmart on new international markets
Outgoing Asda chief executive Andy Bond is to advise parent company Walmart on conquering Russia and other new markets when he steps up to the role of chairman.
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NewsThe Hut launches accessories website MyBag.co.uk
Etailer The Hut Group has launched a dedicated handbag and accessories site and is planning more standalone sites as it seeks to expand its offer.
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NewsBrowns founder Sidney Burstein dies aged 93
Retailers have paid tribute to Sidney Burstein, the co-founder of iconic designer store Browns, who died last week aged 93.
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NewsTJ Hughes put up for sale with a £70m price tag
TJ Hughes has pushed the button on a formal sale process that could value the business at about £70m.
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NewsBlue Inc flotation could score valuation of £60m
Young fashion retailer Blue Inc is understood to be eyeing a £50m to £60m stock market valuation if it successfully lists at the end of the year.