All News articles – Page 1840
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NewsBrightHouse to develop new EPoS system
BrightHouse is developing a replacement EPoS system after finding there is a gap in the market for a system that can effectively handle its buy-to-own business model.
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NewsHilco emerges as owner of Allied Carpets
Turnaround specialist Hilco has emerged as the owner of Allied Carpets.
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NewsBoots proves anti-ageing cream is genuine
Health and beauty giant Boots has carried out an independent test to prove its No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Beauty Serum has long-term anti-ageing benefits.
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New boss for Woolworths online shop
Shop Direct Group has brought in a new boss for its online Woolworths store which launches this summer.
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NewsHMV reports strong growth but books remains weak
HMV UK and Ireland has reported like-for-like growth of 4.3 per cent for the 16 weeks ending April 25 while Waterstone’s like-for-likes slumped 4.5 per cent.
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NewsHome Retail Group posts 24 per cent fall in preliminary profits
Home Retail Group, owner of the Argos and Homebase chains, has warned of continued tough trading conditions ahead after posting a 24 per cent fall in preliminary profits.
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NewsSainsbury’s gains market share as Easter promotions pay off
Sainsbury’s has grown market share and its growth rate has exceeded those of the other top supermarkets in the 12 weeks to April 19.
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NewsJacques Vert womenswear managing director steps down from board
Womenswear retailer Jacques Vert has announced that its managing director of womenswear Shena MacDonald has stepped down from the board and will leave the group.
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NewsRetail sales get an unexpected lift in April
Retail sales in April were better than expected according to the CBI, with sales volumes unexpectedly flat after more than a year of decline.
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NewsPeacock Group signs two for White River Place
Peacock Group is to open two stores at White River Place in St Austell, Cornwall.
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NewsToday’s Group reports strong first quarter
Today’s Group - the wholesale arm of Nisa-Today’s - has reported a year-on-year volume increase of 13.6 per cent in the first quarter of this year.
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NewsDunelm enjoys sales lift
Dunelm has reported an improving performance with like-for-like sales up 2.3 per cent in the 17 weeks to April 25.
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NewsCarpetright like-for-likes continue to slump as margins slip
Carpetright’s like-for-like sales have continued to tumble but it has successfully renegotiated its banking terms.
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NewsN Brown defies downturn with solid year
N Brown has continued to outperform the market with underlying pre-tax profits soaring 11.3 per cent to £82.7m in its full year to February 28.
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NewsBoris Johnson launches campaign to promote West End business
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has unveiled a campaign to encourage more people to visit London’s West End.
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NewsRadley appoints Sven Gaede as chief executive
Radley has appointed Sven Gaede as its new chief executive.
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NewsJJB Sports CVA approved
JJB has come one step closer to securing its future as its company voluntary arrangement (CVA) was today approved by the majority of its creditors.
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NewsRetail Interiors Awards 2009 launch
The Retail Interiors Awards 2009 are now open for entries. In their 12th year, the awards are recognised as the benchmark by which store designs are judged and this year Point of Purchase Campaign of the Year has been included as a new category alongside the other 14 awards.The closing ...
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NewsRetail insolvencies rise 60 per cent
Retail collapses soared in the first quarter as companies fell victim to falling consumer confidence and a deteriorating financing environment.On average, more than seven retailers hit the wall a day in the three months to March. The number of insolvencies jumped 24 per cent on the previous quarter, according to ...
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NewsHMV to trial cinemas
HMV will open its first cinema this autumn as it continues to expand its reach beyond core entertainment retailing.