All News articles – Page 508
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NewsQuiz warns on profits as sales growth disappoints
Quiz, the multichannel fashion retailer that floated last year, has issued a profits warning.
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NewsFashion retailers questioned by MPs on sustainability
Fashion retail bosses have been asked to explain to MPs what measures they are taking to minimise the environmental and social impact of the goods they sell.
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NewsAgenda: WHSmith, N Brown and retail sales
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from WHSmith, N Brown and the latest BRC-KPMG retail sales data all on the agenda.
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NewsB&Q restructures in-store ops as overnight shifts axed
B&Q is restructuring store operations in a raft of changes that will mean the loss of 200 management roles.
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NewsBHS to return to British high streets as Beales concession
BHS is set to return to UK high streets as a concession in regional department store group Beales.
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NewsIntu deputy chairman plots takeover after share price plummets
Intu’s deputy chairman John Whittaker is plotting a takeover of the group following a fall of more than 40% in its share price this year.
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NewsWaitrose to deliver groceries while customers are out
Waitrose is piloting a delivery service which will allow drivers to let themselves into customers’ homes while they are out and put their groceries away.
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NewsWalgreens to launch in-store pilot with Birchbox
US pharmacy giant Walgreens has acquired a minority stake in beauty subscription business Birchbox and will trial selling the beauty etailer’s range in-store.
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NewsDFS profits plunge despite Sofology sales growth
DFS has reported a full-year profits slump, which outgoing boss Ian Filby attributed to “an exceptional downturn in market demand” in the fourth quarter.
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NewsTed Baker profits up despite 'challenging' market
Ted Baker has reported an increase in its interim profits and sales despite what boss Ray Kelvin said were “challenging external trading conditions”.
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NewsRetailers not ready for Brexit, 80% of chairmen say
Brexit has spurred the highest level of pessimism in retail chairman since 2012 as over 80% say their businesses are not ready for Brexit.
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NewsH&M hires new UK boss as Duarte takes global role
H&M has hired a new boss of its UK and Ireland division following the promotion of Carlos Duarte to global head of sales and operations.
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NewsTesco boss Dave Lewis 'very happy' with Jack's trading
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has hailed early trading at its two Jack’s discount stores – and hit back at suggestions the format could confuse shoppers.
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NewsTopps Tiles to beat profit expectations
Topps Tiles achieved an increase in like-for-like sales of 1.2% in its fourth quarter and will beat full-year earnings expectations.
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NewsTesco 'delighted' with sales and profits boost
Tesco has reported a rise in first-half profits and sales as it made progress against its strategic objectives.
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NewsHoF: Details emerge of dismissed executives
The House of Fraser executives fired from the business by Sports Direct have been revealed.
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NewsAmazon raises minimum wage across the UK and US
Amazon boss Jeff Bezos said the retailer has “listened to critics” and upped its minimum wage across the UK and US.
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NewsAldi boss: Jack's will be 'real struggle' for Tesco
Aldi’s UK boss has shrugged off the threat of new discount rival Jack’s and insisted it would be “a real struggle” for Tesco to replicate its model.
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NewsScS hails business 'resilience' as profits rise
ScS has hailed its “increased resilience” to “challenging” trading conditions after posting an increase in full-year profitability.
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NewsSports Direct boss Ashley fires House of Fraser top brass
Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley has fired department store group House of Fraser’s management.