All News articles – Page 709
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NewsAsda full-year profits rise but sales slump amid fierce competition
Asda posted a jump in pre-tax profits last year despite suffering tumbling sales amid fierce competition within the grocery sector.
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NewsPeople moves: Wilko and Morrisons new hires and all the August moves
Wilko appoints Anthony Houghton as its retail director and Morrisons snaps up Barry Williams as its trading director for ambient.
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NewsAmazon piles more pressure on grocers by launching restaurant deliveries
Amazon has increased pressure on grocery retailers by launching free one-hour restaurant deliveries to Prime members in London.
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NewsFashion retailer Joules sales and profits soar after floating on AIM
Joules has unveiled a 41.5% increase in its full-year pre-tax profit in what it has described as a “transformational year”.
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NewsBHS customers’ personal records snapped up by new owner Al Mana
BHS customers’ personal data has been purchased by Qatari conglomerate Al Mana Group, as part of its deal to buy the BHS international brand.
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NewsSports Direct issues profit warning as chairman's resignation rejected
Sports Direct issued a profit warning on the day of its AGM as it emerged that under pressure chairman Keith Hellawell tendered his resignation.
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NewsH&M ponders push into standalone menswear stores in the UK
H&M is eyeing a move to open standalone menswear stores in the UK as it ups the ante on its fashion rivals, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsJohn Lewis to speed up fulfilment with new distribution centres
John Lewis has opened two new distribution centres costing £150m to bolster its omnichannel strategy and streamline fulfilment.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sports Direct, Tesco, John Lewis and more
Retail news round-up: Sports Direct to appoint workers’ rep, John Lewis distribution centres and BHS customer data bought by Qatari firm.
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NewsShop Direct to 'double down' on artificial intelligence to drive sales
Shop Direct boss Alex Baldock says artificial intelligence is the “next big bet” the etailer is taking to bolster its personalisation offer.
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NewsAlteri hires David Riddiford to run Jones Bootmaker and Brantano
Alteri Investors has appointed retail veteran David Riddiford as executive chairman of footwear chains Jones Bootmaker and Brantano.
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NewsWaitrose sales surge following back-to-school season
Waitrose sales rose last week, buoyed by warm weather and the back-to-school season, although sister retailer John Lewis fared less well.
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NewsDebenhams bolsters board as Lisa Myers named as a non-executive director
Debenhams has named former Franklin Templeton executive vice-president and international retail expert Lisa Myers as a non-executive director.
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NewsShop Direct profits jump as technology investments pay off
Shop Direct reported a jump in underlying full-year pre-tax profits and a rise in sales as the etailer reaped the benefits of technology investments.
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NewsSports Direct to change zero-hours stance after working practices review
Sports Direct has said its shop staff on zero-hours contracts will be given the option to take a permanent contract after a review of working practices.
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NewsHalfords' sales rise as weather and Olympics boost cycling
Halfords has posted a 1.2% rise in like-for-like sales over the summer as warm weather and the Olympics boosted sales in its cycling division.
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NewsRetail like-for-likes slump as Olympic fervour fails to drive sales
Retail sales recorded their worst performance since September 2014 despite warm weather and promotional activity among non-food retailers.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BRC retail sales, Metro and Sainsbury’s
Retail news round-up: Hot summer drags down August sales, Metro board approves business split, and Sainsbury’s food waste report
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NewsOpinion: How the Apprenticeship Levy could transform the retail workforce
The Apprenticeship Levy is certain to change the UK’s workforce, and we can already see how it is starting to uniquely affect different sectors.
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NewsPersonalisation: The quest to develop one-to-one relationships with customers
Retail Week’s personalisation special is essential reading for any retailer aiming to stand out in a market defined by promiscuous shoppers.