All News articles – Page 444
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NewsWayfair set to open first UK pop-up showroom
Wayfair is opening a bricks-and-mortar pop-up store for one day to showcase its online offerings and give customers a sneak-peek at its Christmas 2019 range.
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NewsPets at Home buys into dog-walking service Tailster.com
Pets at Home has taken a stake in online pet-sitting service Tailster as it targets a bigger slice of a market said to be worth more than £1bn per year.
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NewsSports Direct delays full-year results
Sports Direct has delayed the filing of its full-year results due to the “complexities” sparked by its House of Fraser acquisition.
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NewsTravis Perkins accelerates Wickes disposal plans
Travis Perkins is ramping up plans to sell its Wickes DIY business and could offload the chain by the middle of next year.
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NewsAsos puts more jobs at risk amid Watford review
Asos has put more jobs at risk after kick-starting a review at its customer care facility in Watford.
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NewsMarks & Spencer poaches Topshop fashion boss
Marks & Spencer has poached Topshop fashion director Maddy Evans as it grapples to revive its clothing sales.
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NewsUK retailers suffer ‘summer slump’ as footfall falls in June
UK retailers suffered a tough start to summer, as footfall dropped across high streets and shopping centres, though retail parks saw a marginal uptick.
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NewsAgenda: Sports Direct, AO.com and Watches of Switzerland update the market
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with updates from Sports Direct, AO.com and Watches of Switzerland on the agenda.
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NewsJohn Lewis to unveil new menswear proposition
John Lewis & Partners is stepping up its menswear offer with new brands and a styling service.
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NewsUK to plough ahead with ‘Amazon tax’ despite US opposition
The UK government has confirmed plans to impose a digital services tax on technology giants such as Amazon and Facebook.
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NewsHobbycraft full-year profits surge as sales rise
Hobbycraft has posted a strong uplift in profits as the retailer’s sales increased thanks to smaller-format store and online revenue.
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NewsData: Physical stores ‘halo effect’ boosts online sales
New research shows that retailers without a bricks-and-mortar presence experience much lower sales in areas where competitor retailers maintain physical stores.
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NewsM&S clothing boss Jill McDonald exits
Marks & Spencer fashion boss Jill McDonald is leaving the business, less than two years after joining from Halfords.
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NewsAmazon Alexa strikes up NHS partnership
Amazon has partnered with the NHS to allow users of its Alexa devices to seek answers to medical queries in a bid to reduce strain on GPs.
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NewsArcadia eyes footwear brand to fill prime Oxford Street site
Arcadia has lined up an American footwear brand to fill its prime Oxford Street site that was formerly occupied by its Miss Selfridge brand.
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NewsDFS profits on track after ‘strong trading performance’
DFS has said it expects to deliver underlying profits in line with expectations, assisted by strong sales growth across its brands.
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NewsSosandar raises £7m through sale of new shares
Sosandar has raised £7m through the sale of new shares, as the retailer looks to widen its capital expenditure following impressive results.
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NewsBonmarché set to delist as second-largest shareholder sells up
Bonmarché is on track to be taken private after Philip Day convinced the retailer’s last major investors to sell its stake.