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Barclaycard begins promotion for multi-retailer loyalty scheme
Barclaycard has confirmed that it will launch its multi-retailer reward scheme in March.
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NewsAsda trials vending machine to reduce waste
Asda has launched a trial with fabric conditioner sold in reusable pouches from vending machines in a bid to reduce packaging waste.
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NewsRetail Trust Ball raises £1m
The annual gathering of leading figures from retail at the Retail Trust Ball last night raised £1m for the industry charity.
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NewsNew Look’s Phil Wrigley to join Majestic Wine
Former New Look chairman Phil Wrigley is set to become chairman of Majestic Wine when its current chairman Simon Burke retires later this year.
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NewsWalmart axes 11,200 jobs at Sam’s Club
Walmart is cutting 11,200 jobs at its Sam’s Club warehouse chain in the US.
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NewsConsumer confidence rises along with saving rate
Consumer confidence has increased for the third consecutive quarter but remains below pre-recession highs.
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NewsBeales cuts losses after Christmas sales rise
Independent department store chain Beales said like-for-like sales rose 2.8% at Christmas and that full-year pre-tax losses reduced by more than a third.
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NewsGarden Centre Group Christmas profits climb 17%
Garden Centre Group, the 121-store business formerly known as Wyevale, has reported a “terrific” Christmas.
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NewsTesco in film industry deal
Supermarket group Tesco is to extend its reach into the film sector.
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NewsNew Look board meeting to consider IPO
Fashion group New Look’s board will consider this week whether to go ahead with a Stock Exchange listing.
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NewsAdams falls into administration
Childrenswear retailer Adams has fallen into administration for the third time in three years.
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NewsONS reports worse than expected December sales
Retail sales volumes in December rose 0.3% compared to November, below than the 1.1% lift expected by analysts, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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NewsDebenhams to cut 170 jobs in Ireland
Debenhams is poised to cut 170 full-time jobs in the Republic of Ireland.
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NewsAsos launches plus-size range
Fashion etailer Asos has launched a new plus-size range which has gone live on its site today, Asos Curve.
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Online delivery to move to three-tier model
Retailers are moving to a “good, better and best” model for online delivery, according to a new report on the subject from Snow Valley.
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NewsJohn Lewis boosted by ‘pent-up demand’ as snow thaws
John Lewis said it is finishing its financial year with a “flourish” as the department store chain notched up an 11.1% increase in turnover to £53.58m in the week to January 16.
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Schlecker renovating stores
Pharmacy giant Schlecker is to make changes to its store portfolio this year in an effort to fend off its aggressively expanding rivals, DM and AS Watson-owned Rossmann.The retailer plans to renovate up to 500 of its 9,000 traditional Schlecker outlets, steam ahead with rapid expansion of its larger XL ...
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SuperValu is one of the latest US retailers to launch a range rationalisation programme
In some categories, the SKU count will be reduced by up to 25% as the grocer aims to reduce costs and remove complexity from the shopping experience.According to chief executive Craig Herkert, the move is designed to eliminate redundant package sizes rather than get rid of entire product brands. “I ...
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NewsOcado introduces online ratings and reviews
Online grocer Ocado is testing a ratings and reviews section for shoppers to rate food products, which it claims is a first for a UK supermarket.
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NewsLaithwaites ups online interactivity
Wine specialist Laithwaites relaunched its website on Monday after recording like-for-like sales ahead 6.4% in December.