All News articles – Page 540
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NewsLK Bennett drafts in new boss as Darren Topp exits
LK Bennett has appointed East’s chief executive Erika Vilkauls to succeed Darren Topp, who will step down from the helm of the fashion retailer next month.
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NewsBRC urges clarity on cross-border trade during Brexit
The BRC has emphasised the need for clarity on future trading across the Northern Irish border following the Brexit transition deal agreed this week.
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NewsOcado sales jump in a frosty first quarter
Ocado’s retail sales climbed in its first quarter, despite the impact of wintry weather conditions in the final week.
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NewsDebenhams cosies up with Swoon for concession deal
Debenhams has partnered with furniture brand Swoon Editions to bring the latter’s collections into its department stores.
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NewsNew Look poaches digital guru Walmsley from Warehouse
New Look has appointed Warehouse’s Kate Walmsley to head its ecommerce and digital operations, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsInstagram ties up with M&S for Shopping UK launch
Instagram has bolstered its social commerce offer in the UK with a suite of tools that allow shoppers to buy items directly from in-app photos.
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NewsM&S hires food supply chain guru Lawrence Christensen
Marks & Spencer has recruited grocery supply chain expert Lawrence Christensen as an independent adviser.
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NewsHouse of Fraser suitor issues profit warning
A Chinese investor behind a bid for House of Fraser has issued a profit warning, just weeks before a deal is expected to be finalised.
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NewsConviviality boss Hunter quits amid accounting crisis
Drinks specialist Conviviality’s chief executive Diana Hunter has stepped down a week after it disclosed accounting errors.
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NewsDreams' full-year profits jump amid tough market
Dreams has increased profits and sales for the fourth consecutive year, bucking the trend in a “challenging” big-ticket market, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMade.com secures £40m investment as sales spike
Made.com has secured £40m of fresh investment to accelerate its European expansion after registering a climb in full-year sales.
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NewsHammerson rejects £5bn takeover approach from Klépierre
Shopping centre landlord Hammerson has rejected a £5bn approach from one of Europe’s largest mall owners, Klépierre.
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NewsPoundstretcher credit insurers reduce cover
Poundstretcher owner Crown Crest Group has had its credit cover cut as insurers continue to tighten terms for high street operators.
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NewsSmiggle readies Oxford Street flagship as sales surge
Smiggle is preparing to open an Oxford Street flagship and has reported a surge in first-half sales outside of its homeland.
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NewsBunnings hires Wesfarmers lifer to head up merchandise
Bunnings UK & Ireland has appointed Glenn Avery as interim general manager of merchandise, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsL'Oréal snaps up AR-tech beauty firm ModiFace
L’Oréal has acquired Canadian augmented reality and artificial intelligence focused beauty company ModiFace to bolster its digital capabilities.
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NewsRetail Diary: Let's not go bananas, says Morrisons boss
Morrisons’ fruitful endeavours, Catriona Marshall’s call for cyclists to take on the Cheshire Dash and the Retail Week runners clocking up the miles.
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NewsConviviality considers equity fundraising in cash crisis
Conviviality, the embattled drinks retailer and wholesaler, has had “constructive discussions” with lenders and support from stakeholders as it addresses a funding crisis and may launch equity fundraising as it seeks to stabilise.
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NewsTesco shares climb as JP Morgan turns buyer
Tesco’s tie-up with wholesaler Booker has won over big broker JP Morgan, which has become a buyer of the grocer’s stock for the first time in five years.
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NewsClaire’s UK business safe despite US bankruptcy fears
Claire’s Accessories’ UK business does not face looming closure, despite reports that the retailer’s core US business may file for bankruptcy.