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NewsSephora upgrades mobile app to bolster AR credentials
The American cosmetics giant Sephora has updated its app with a host of augmented reality features, including a series of make-up tutorials.
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NewsLush profits soar as it eyes overseas growth post-Brexit
Lush reported a leap in its full-year sales and profits as it looks for “other options for growth outside the UK” following Brexit.
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NewsIkea vows to take action on lorry driver conditions
Ikea has promised to take action after the poor working conditions of some lorry drivers transporting its goods in Europe were uncovered.
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NewsAshley's Sports Direct ups interest in Debenhams
Mike Ashley-owned retailer Sports Direct has raised its bet on Debenhams again, taking its interest in the department store retailer to more than 11%.
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NewsZara owner Inditex unveils profit and sales jump
Zara owner Inditex said full-year profits jumped 10% to €3.16bn as its multi-brand proposition continued to attract shoppers from around the globe.
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NewseCommera supports Be Inspired with headline sponsorship
Retail consulting and technology specialist eCommera has partnered with Retail Week on its Be Inspired campaign.
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NewsAldi, Lidl and Ikea accused of exploiting lorry drivers
Aldi and Lidl have come under fire from lorry drivers who claim they are forced to do the jobs of warehouse staff so that the discounters can offer low prices.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Sports Direct, Scottish retail sales and more
Retail news round-up: Sports Direct increases its bet on Debenhams, retail sales in Scotland decline, Bunnings to launch transactional website in UK
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NewsJones Bootmaker files intention to appoint administrators
Jones Bootmaker has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsToday in Retail: Shareholders suffer French disconnection
Another day, another call for drastic change at embattled fashion business French Connection from some of its biggest shareholders.
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NewsFrench Connection investors call for business to be split
A group of French Connection’s biggest investors have called for the business to be broken up after it suffered a fifth consecutive year of losses.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales climb driven by fair-weather fashion
John Lewis’s sales jumped as warmer weather and Mothers’ Day preparations drove purchases across fashion, home and gifting categories.
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NewsBoots reinstates boarding pass checks at airports
Boots has reintroduced boarding pass checks at its airport stores to assess whether shoppers qualify for VAT savings based on where they are travelling to.
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NewsOcado CFO: We could get away with being more expensive
Ocado’s finance boss Duncan Tatton-Brown has shrugged off the prospect of food price inflation and insisted the etailer “could get away with being more expensive”.
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NewsOcado sales jump driven by increased order frequency
Ocado reported a leap in its first-quarter sales despite a dip in its average order value as customers chose to spend less more often.
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NewsFrench Connection losses narrow despite falling sales
French Connection full-year losses recorded an uplift, but the fashion chain’s sales fell across both its retail and wholesale divisions.
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NewsOffice Outlet plans to sub-let space in larger stores
Office Outlet is bidding to shed up to 285,000 sq ft from its portfolio by sub-letting space in larger stores, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Dunnes, Lush and more
Retail news round-up: Dunnes is first in Ireland's grocery market, Lush expands outside UK, Rapha plans sale of business and Aspinal of London appoints new chief executive
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NewsToday in Retail: Asda gives staff choice on contracts
Asda was in somewhat self-deprecating mood today as it unveiled details of a new contract offer being made to its shop floor staff.
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NewsAsda to increase staff pay with new 'flexible' contracts
Asda has offered all of its 135,000 store staff a pay increase to £8.50 per hour as it ushers in more “flexible” contracts.