All News articles – Page 556
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NewsRetail diary: Ikea splashes out on hi-tech ad
Ikea’s wee discount, M&S’ cauliflower steak gets the chop and Sainsbury’s social media team gives Asos a run for its money.
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NewsSmashbox pushes AI with beauty-savvy chatbot launch
Estée Lauder-owned Smashbox Cosmetics has unveiled a chatbot for its UK shoppers which will allow them to try on multiple products via augmented reality.
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NewsNew Look mulls CVA as it bids to shutter 60 stores
New Look is drawing up proposals for a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) in a bid to shutter 10% of its store estate and slash its rent bill.
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NewsDominic Chappell found guilty in BHS pensions scandal
BHS’ disgraced ex-owner Dominic Chappell has been convicted for failing to provide information to the Pensions Regulator.
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NewsFortnum & Mason Christmas sales up despite ‘uncertainty’
Fortnum & Mason has posted strong festive sales rises driven by its travel and ecommerce arms and against a backdrop of “financial uncertainty” for shoppers.
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NewsB&M delivers ‘outstanding’ Christmas sales spike
B&M has reported a jump in sales over the golden quarter driven by its rapid bricks-and-mortar expansion and grocery offering.
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NewsAgenda: Dunelm, JD Sports, Primark and Bonmarché
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Dunelm, JD Sports and Primark on the agenda.
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NewsMove of the week: retail’s recruitment trends for 2018
With market conditions remaining tough for the foreseeable future, what trends can we expect in retail recruitment over the coming months?
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NewsMaplin seeks funding and rent reductions amid tough trading
Maplin is seeking new investment and aims to slash its rental bill amid tough trading conditions, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsTesco boss Dave Lewis: Food price inflation ‘abating’
Tesco boss Dave Lewis believes food price inflation will slow down this year as pressures on sourcing costs begin to ease.
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NewsOcado unveils collaborative robot prototype
Ocado has developed a robot prototype which will learn from the behaviour of its warehouse technicians and act as ‘a second pair of hands’.
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NewsCard Factory: Headwinds to hit full-year profits
Card Factory has warned that continued headwinds and margin pressures will impact its full-year profits.
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NewsBoohoo sales soar helped by record Black Friday
Boohoo doubled sales growth in its latest quarter as the fashion etailer celebrated its most successful Black Friday period to date.
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NewsFootasylum Christmas sales jump in maiden update
Footasylum has reported a leap in festive sales in its debut stock market update driven by its online arm.
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NewsGame stems decay with positive festive update
Game’s sales jumped during the golden quarter as it capitalised on high demand for new games consoles and “appealing” game releases.
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NewsHouse of Fraser posts Christmas sales slump
House of Fraser boss Alex Williamson dubbed the retailer “a business in transition” as its Christmas sales declined.
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NewsTesco sales climb over Christmas and third quarter
Tesco has registered a jump in sales during the crucial golden quarter, driven by its fresh food proposition.
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NewsAO.com delivers sales rise over Christmas peak
AO.com reported double-digit sales growth in the UK across the vital golden quarter spanning Black Friday and Christmas.
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NewsM&S festive quarter like-for-likes decline
M&S’ like-for-likes dipped across the business in its last quarter with boss Steve Rowe blaming a poor October for the performance.
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NewsJohn Lewis Christmas sales soar but margins suffer
John Lewis and Waitrose have both reported healthy upticks in festive sales bolstered by online but chairman Charlie Mayfield says pressure on margins “intensified”.