All News articles – Page 1709
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NewsM&Co. reveals strong Christmas trading
Scottish fashion retailer M&Co. has revealed an 11.1% uplift in like-for-like sales in the nine weeks to January 2.
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NewsHilco writes off 60% of Habitat debt
Habitat owner Hilco plans to write off 60% of the furniture retailer’s debts as part of a turnaround plan.
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NewsLand Securities moves closer to starting Leeds scheme
Developer Land Securities is moving closer to starting work on several shopping centre developments, including The Trinity Quarter Project in Leeds, after the recession delayed progress on the schemes.
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NewsComet owner like-for-likes slip 0.3% over Christmas
Electricals retailer Kesa revealed a like-for-like decline of 0.3% in the 10 weeks to January 8.
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NewsShoe Zone sales soar 27% over Christmas
Footwear retailer Shoe Zone saw like-for-like UK sales rocket 27% in the five weeks to January 2, while sister chain Stead & Simpson saw comparable sales rise 7.6% over the same period.
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NewsCo-op reshuffles marketing and commercial teams
The Co-operative Group has shaken up its food management team following the acquisition of Somerfield.
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NewsConsumer Price Index jumps to 2.9%
The Consumer Price Index reached 2.9% in December, up from 1.9% in November, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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NewsWaterstone's commercial director exits
Waterstone’s has made further management changes, with commercial director Neil Jewsbury leaving the business less than a week after managing director Gerry Johnson exited.
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New marketing director for Asos
Online fashion retailer Asos has appointed a new marketing director to help grow the business as an international brand.
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NewsBurberry retail like-for-likes climb 10%
Burberry reported strong retail growth in the three months to December 31 with sales up 16% to £249m and like-for-likes up 10%.
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NewsTheo Fennell reveals sales surge over Christmas
Upmarket jeweller Theo Fennell experienced a 25% like-for-like sales surge over the Christmas trading period, from December 1 – 24.
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NewsOnline grocery shopping could double in five years
Online grocery shopping is set to double in the next five years according to estimates from the Institute of Grocery Distribution.
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NewsBest Buy Europe like-for-likes up 6.3%
Best Buy Europe - the joint venture between Carphone Warehouse and Best Buy - has reported UK like-for-like sales up 6.3% in its third quarter and remains on track to unveil its first big-box shops in spring.
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NewsSir Terry Leahy confident of recovery in 2010
Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy said that he was confident of economic recovery this year despite doubts that increased taxes in the UK would hamper growth.
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NewsOka reshuffles management as it prepares for expansion
Upmarket homewares and furniture retailer Oka has reshuffled its management team as it seeks to expand the business in the UK, Europe and the Middle East.
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NewsAdili sales up 20% as it moves focus to improving margins
Ethical etailer Adili, which now trades as Ascension said revenue grew 20% in the six months to October 31 to £299,000.
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NewsMelissa Potter named as new Clarks chief executive
Clarks has appointed Melissa Potter as chief executive of the footwear retailer.
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NewsHobbyCraft sales up 10.6% over Christmas
Arts and craft retailer HobbyCraft has reported a good Christmas with like-for-like sales growth of 10.6% for the six weeks to January 3.
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NewsDFS considers IPO
DFS, the UK’s largest furniture retailer, is considering a float or third-party investment.
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NewsM and M plans more international expansion after strong Christmas
Sales at discount fashion etailer M and M Direct grew 21% in the ten weeks to January 3.