All News articles – Page 575
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NewsNew Sports Direct hire to review strategic stakes
Sports Direct has recruited a head of strategic investments who will review all the retailer’s stakes in other businesses.
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NewsDebenhams posts profits fall but new strategy bearing fruit
Debenhams has suffered a fall in full-year profits but boss Sergio Bucher is pleased with the progress of his new strategy to reinvigorate the business.
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NewsToday in retail: Exits from M&S, John Lewis and Dixons
A raft of high street stalwarts, including Marks & Spencer, saw senior exits today.
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NewsWest End retailers poised for Christmas spending spree
Retailers across London’s West End are set to profit from a Christmas spending spree as international shoppers snap up Brexit bargains.
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NewsHarvey Nichols boosts loyalty scheme with Bink tie-up
Harvey Nichols has bolstered its existing loyalty scheme and will allow members to collect points and rewards directly through their bank card.
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NewsThe Entertainer adds festive cheer to website with AI
The Entertainer has partnered with tech consultancy Red Ant to create an AI-driven online chat service with a difference.
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NewsFeelunique launches same-day delivery in London
Beauty etailer Feelunique has rolled out same-day delivery for London shoppers to cash in on lucrative last-minute Christmas beauty spend.
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John Lewis Partnership director Tom Athron exits
John Lewis Partnership group development director Tom Athron will leave the business next spring.
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NewsM&S fashion head leaves to run White Stuff
Marks & Spencer fashion boss Jo Jenkins is quitting the bellwether retailer to take the reins at White Stuff.
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NewsNasty Gal expands global reach with first UK pop-up
US etailer Nasty Gal, which was snapped up by Boohoo earlier this year, is opening a pop-up shop in London next month.
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NewsBunnings sales hammered by tough trading at Homebase
Bunnings parent company Wesfarmers, which bought Homebase last year, said first-quarter sales slumped 13.8% to £276m at its fledgling UK and Ireland business.
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NewsDixons Carphone retail director Smith quits to join DFS
Dixons Carphone retail director Nick Smith is exiting the retailer after 30 years to create the same role at sofa specialist DFS, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsBrightHouse shines light on need for transparency
News that BrightHouse is having to compensate shoppers to the tune of £14.8m serves as a potent reminder that, in business, transparency is sacrosanct.
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NewsSports Direct gears up for cycling store roll out
Sports Direct has snapped up triathlon specialist brand Tri UK and plans to roll out six new stores next year, including a Nottingham flagship.
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NewsNew Look axes 400 store management roles
New Look has axed nearly 400 store management roles following a redundancy consultation which affected 1,000 staff, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsJohn Lewis fashion sales hit by milder weather
John Lewis suffered a slump in sales last week as milder than usual weather impacted its performance in fashion and home.
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NewsWiggleCRC boosts European presence with Bike24 deal
WiggleCRC has snapped up German cycling etailer Bike24 to ramp up its European reach in a reported £100m acquisition.
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NewsCarpetright revamps beds offer with shop-in-shop pilot
Carpetright is taking steps to shake up its beds proposition starting with an ‘under the radar’ trial of a new concept at eight stores.
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NewsBrightHouse to pay customers £15m after FCA probe
BrightHouse will reimburse customers to the tune of £14.8m after agreeing a compensation package with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
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NewsShoe Zone sales shrink as store closures hit bottom line
Shoe Zone’s sales have shrunk as the impact of closing loss-making stores hit the retailer’s bottom line.