All News articles – Page 562
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NewsGame exec and Multiplay founder Fletcher exits business
Game’s senior vice president of esports and founder of its recently offloaded Multiplay acquisition Craig Fletcher will step down from his role this month.
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NewsHarvey Nichols dips into the red in 'challenging' year
Harvey Nichols has posted a pre-tax loss and flat sales as refurbishments at its Knightsbridge flagship bit into its bottom line.
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NewsIkea faces European Commission tax investigation
The European Commission has launched an “in-depth investigation” into furniture giant Ikea’s tax affairs.
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NewsPoundland seeks to reassure staff as Steinhoff reels
Poundland has sent a statement to its employees insisting that despite its credit cover being downgraded it expects “no impact on the business in terms of supply”.
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NewsUpdated: Toys R Us CVA could be blocked by pension fund
The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) is demanding a £9m payment into Toys R Us’ UK pension scheme to win its backing for its proposed restructure.
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NewsChristmas discounting to overtake Black Friday
More retailers will offer promotions in the week before Christmas Day than during the Black Friday Sale weekend, according to trends observed by PwC.
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NewsOpinion: Bunnings shouldn’t bother with a small format
Format multiplication, at a time when the task of converting an existing massive store portfolio looks tricky, is something that Bunnings should not be undertaking.
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NewsGame hires investment specialist as non-exec
Game has hired an investment fund boss to head up its remuneration committee, replacing Hailo founder Caspar Woolley.
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NewsPoundland credit cover reduced amid Steinhoff crisis
Poundland’s trade cover has reportedly been reduced by credit insurer Atradius in the wake of parent company Steinhoff’s accounting scandal.
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NewsTop five store design trends to expect in 2018
In 2018 store design will mean more than just good-looking shops, as retailers adjust to the reality of uncertainty for the foreseeable future.
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NewsHouse of Fraser launches pop-up brand concessions
House of Fraser will play host to pop-up concessions designed to drive footfall with an ever-changing offer.
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NewsUpdated: Conviviality snaps up Palmer & Harvey c-stores
Conviviality, the drinks and convenience retail specialist, has bought 109 c-stores out of the ashes of Palmer & Harvey safeguarding 1,312 jobs.
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NewsJD.com to roll out hundreds of checkout-free stores
Chinese etail giant JD.com has laid down the gauntlet to Amazon after revealing plans to open hundreds of checkout-free convenience stores.
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NewsAmazon tackled by MPs over delivery driver treatment
Amazon has been tackled by MPs over concerns that its delivery drivers are effectively being paid less than the national living wage.
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NewsSteinhoff chairman Wiese quits amid accounting scandal
Steinhoff chairman Christo Wiese has stepped down from the role in the wake of the group’s accounting scandal.
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NewsRetail sales boosted in November by Black Friday
Retail sales picked up in November, with Black Friday and the start of Christmas shopping giving retailers a much-needed boost.
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NewsSuperdrug owner launches tech partnership programme
Superdrug’s parent company AS Watson has launched a long-term partnership programme for a range of technology suppliers to supercharge its digital transformation.
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NewsSteinhoff 2016 results to be restated, deemed unreliable
Steinhoff has said that its 2016 financial results need to be restated as the original release can “no longer be relied upon”.
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NewsOcado sales rise driven by upgraded distribution centre
Ocado has delivered a healthy uplift in sales in its fourth quarter bolstered by improved capabilities of its tech-driven Andover fulfilment centre.
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NewsSports Direct profits plunge exacerbated by UK sales dip
Sports Direct has posted a drop in interim profits despite what boss Mike Ashley describes as a “spectacular trading performance” across its flagship stores.