All News articles – Page 712
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NewsB&Q launches avatars to answer customers’ DIY questions
B&Q has tested the use of avatars to help answer customers’ DIY queries, with each avatar run in real time by an in-customer assistant.
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NewsBHS could return to British high streets under new owner
BHS could return to the UK under the new Qatari owner of its international and online divisions, which is searching for a UK operating partner.
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NewsMaplin owner considering £40m bid for French Connection
The owner of Maplin Electronics and Pizza Hut is reportedly eyeing a bid for fashion retailer French Connection.
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NewsEtailer Notonthehighstreet lands £21m in venture capital funding
Online retailer Notonthehighstreet.com has secured £21m from its investors in a move to expand in the UK and international markets.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail News on French Connection, M&S and more
Retail round-up: Pizza Hut owner eyes French Connection, Notonthehighstreet’s fund raising, and Sir Philip Green wants BHS inquiry dropped
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NewsInteriors survey: A chance to win a ticket to the Retail Week Interiors conference
Take part in this three-minute survey to be entered into a prize draw to win a ticket to the Retail Week Interiors conference in November.
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NewsOpinion: Aldi showed the gold standard for Rio Olympics sponsorship
Aldi’s marketing focusing on healthy eating sat well with Team GB fans and athletes alike, its brand narrative at the heart of every message
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NewsTesco sells Euphorium Bakery a year after taking full ownership
Tesco is selling Euphorium Bakery chain to two buyers just a year after taking full ownership of the business, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsAmazon unveils plans to open more bricks and mortar bookstores
Etail giant Amazon has unveiled ambitions to increase its bricks and mortar footprint by opening a further three physical bookstores in the US.
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NewsRetailers prepare for anticipated surge in footfall this bank holiday
Footfall over the bank holiday weekend is expected to be up 6.5% on last year as warm weather and a weak pound entice more shoppers.
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NewsConsumer confidence grows fastest since 2013 as Brexit jitters ease
Consumer confidence has risen at the fastest month-on-month rate since February 2013, but it has not yet recovered to pre-Brexit levels.
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NewsRetail Diary: Morrisons' sweet tooth, Kanye's pop-ups and Apple's holy credo
Morrisons is sweet for its new bake officer, Kanye West is popping up all over the shops and Apple has raised the bar on retailer credos.
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NewsValue retailers’ takings hit £5bn high with Poundland leading the march
Value retailers, including Poundland, B&M and Home Bargains, are raking in £5bn per year as 2.2 million new households turn to the stores.
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NewsAgenda: McColl's trading update and Ikea opens at Westfield Stratford
Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days with a trading update from McColl’s and Ikea’s Westfield Stratford opening both on the agenda.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail News on Burberry, CBI retail sales and more
Retail round-up: Burberry boss offloads shares, August retail sales are best in six months and consumer confidence improves in August
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NewsHalfords retail director to exit after four years in the role
Halfords retail director Rob Swyer is to step down after nearly four years at the bikes and car parts retailer, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsLord Kirkham-backed Fabb Sofas recruits ex-Austin Reed finance chief
The new sofa chain launched by DFS founder Lord Kirkham has hired former Austin Reed finance boss Alan Charlton as chief operating officer.
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NewsSports Direct faces fresh pressure as investor group urges review
The Investor Forum has placed fresh pressure on Sports Direct with a call for an independent review of its corporate governance.
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NewsData: Parents up their back-to-school spend as tech purchases rise
Research from Mintel shows that parents are spending more on back-to-school purchases in the search for better value goods.
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NewsJohn Lewis to recruit 3,500 temporary partners for Christmas
John Lewis will recruit more than 3,500 temporary staff across retail and distribution to help it cope with demand during its Christmas period.