All News articles – Page 410
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NewsMarks & Spencer rolls out urban farms to more shops
Marks & Spencer has launched in-store farms to six branches after an enthusiastic customer reaction to the first.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales spike driven by Black Friday bargains
John Lewis’ weekly sales soared in after a “record” performance for the retailer as price matching and strong demand for fashion and home technology bolstered performance.
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NewsAmazon hits back at union for ‘spreading misinformation’
Amazon has responded to union protests over the amount of tax it pays and staff welfare, saying the union was “spreading misinformation”.
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NewsBoohoo hails record-breaking Black Friday weekend
Boohoo has registered a “strong” Black Friday performance across the promotional weekend with key brands bolstering sales.
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NewsBlack Friday boosts sales in ‘strong’ November, say BRC-KPMG
The latest BRC-KPMG sales figures registered a welcome boost for retailers in November.
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NewsBlack Friday sales rise 16.5% and Cyber Monday transactions climb
Black Friday sales advanced 16.5% by value and shoppers are continuing to spend on Cyber Monday, the latest payment data has revealed.
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NewsDr Martens owner sets sights on £1bn sale
Dr Martens’ owner – private equity firm Permira – is looking to sell the shoe brand for £1bn.
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NewsDobbies mulls float as sales and profits blossom
Dobbies has posted an uplift in profits and sales during its full-year results and is considering a stock market float.
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NewsHolland & Barrett owner urged to provide cash injection
The owner of health food specialist Holland & Barrett has been urged by lenders to provide additional cash as tough high street conditions bite.
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NewsTed Baker discovers £25m stock overstatement
Ted Baker has revealed that the value of stock held on its balance sheet has been overstated by between £20m and £25m.
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NewsOcado launches £500m bond issue to fund tech commitments
Ocado has unveiled a £500m convertible bond issue following a string of deals with international retailers.
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NewsSports Direct boss Ashley settles US legal row
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has resolved a legal dispute in the USA a day after a court there demanded he gave evidence.
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NewsBlack Friday online sales and footfall beat forecasts
Black Friday shoppers have flocked online for deals while early footfall numbers surpassed expectations in a fillip for the retail industry.
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NewsAgenda: Quiz and Joules update the market
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, which include updates from Quiz and Joules.
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NewsBlack Friday transactions soar as shoppers bag bargains
Black Friday transactions have risen strongly year on year, early data showed.
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NewsOcado pens deal with Japanese grocer Aeon
Ocado has signed a deal with Japanese grocer Aeon as it launches a new online business which it forecasts to be worth 1tn JPY (£7bn) by 2035.
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NewsRetailers on tenterhooks as Black Friday forecast for subdued sales
Retailers are set for a tense day of trading as Black Friday is forecast to register a slump in footfall and the possibility of flat online sales.
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NewsConsumer confidence flatlines in November
Consumer confidence flatlined in negative growth in November, marking four years since it had been into positive territory, according to the GfK Consumer Confidence Index.
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NewsUnion calls for shoppers to ‘keep their cool’ on Black Friday
The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) is calling for shoppers to remain calm during the Black Friday sales following an increase in abusive behaviour towards staff during the pre-Christmas sales.
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NewsFortnum & Mason profits soar after strong multichannel performance
Fortnum & Mason has reported soaring profits and sales for the year off the back of what it described as strong multichannel performance.