All News articles – Page 772
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NewsAgenda: Sainsbury's, Ocado, Ted Baker results and Argos deadlines
Retail Week looks ahead to next week with full-year figures from French Connection, Ted Baker and bid deadlines for Argos on the agenda.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Harrods, Ikea and Argos
Retail news round-up on March 11, 2016: Harrods managing director to depart this summer and Ikea doubles its annual profit in Ireland.
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NewsMorrisons boss Potts insists there are 'no concerns' over Amazon tie-up
Morrisons boss David Potts insists he has “no concerns” over the nature of the grocer’s relationship with online giant Amazon.
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NewsYoox Net-a-Porter drives multichannel innovation with IBM partnership
Yoox Net-a-Porter has announced a partnership with technology supplier IBM to develop a shared platform across its brands.
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NewsHome Retail boss Walden: Argos has delivered 'clear value' for bidders
Home Retail boss John Walden said Argos demonstrated “clear value” for bidders Sainsbury’s and Steinhoff following its full-year results.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership reports fall in full-year profits
John Lewis Partnership has reported a 10.9% decline in full-year pre-tax profits to £305.5m, in line with expectations.
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NewsArgos like-for-likes fall but retailer reports improving trend over the year
Argos like-for-likes fell 1.1% in the eight weeks to February 27, hampered by declining sales of electricals.
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NewsMorrisons full-year profits fall but trading improves in fourth quarter
Morrisons full-year profits and sales have declined but the grocer has delivered an improving performance and will continue to invest in its turnaround.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Burberry, Reiss and more
Retail news round-up on March 10, 2016: BHS staff face immediate pension cut; multiple investors built stake in Burberry; and Reiss close to selling substantial stake to Warburg Pincus.
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NewsGovernment defeated over Sunday trading law shake-up
MPs have voted against controversial government plans to allow large shops to open longer on Sundays in England and Wales.
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NewsYoox Net-a-Porter unveils stellar results as EBITDA and revenues rocket
Fashion etailer Yoox Net-a-Porter has increased profits and revenues 31%, following the merger between the two luxury ecommerce rivals.
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NewsIkea uses interactive video to boost loyalty scheme engagement
Ikea has created a personalised video for its loyalty card holders in the UK which it plans to roll out globally to boost brand engagement.
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NewsWaitrose ramps up targeted customer promotions with Ecrebo partnership
Waitrose has drafted in point-of-sale marketing specialists Ecrebo as the grocer bids to ramp up targeted customer promotions in its stores.
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NewsRetail Diary: Hotel Chocolat's cocoa contracts and Kanye jets East to Ikea
Hotel Chocolat’s cocoa contracts, Screwfix’s mistaken identity, Kanye West flies East for Ikea visit and Greggs launches nappuccino pods.
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NewsNumber of workers on zero-hours contracts rises 15% to record level
The number of workers on zero-hours contracts has risen 15% to 801,000, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
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NewsMike Ashley urged to appear before MPs or risk contempt
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has been warned he could be in contempt of the House of Commons if he refuses to give evidence to MPs.
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NewsHotel Chocolat float marks retailer's 'coming of age', says boss Thirlwell
Hotel Chocolat co-founder and boss Angus Thirlwell has hailed the retailer’s intention to float as “a coming of age” for the business.
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NewsZara owner Inditex’s profits jump as like-for-likes up 8.5%
Zara owner Inditex has posted a sharp rise in full-year profits and sales as it continued its global store expansion plans.
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NewsWyevale Garden Centres names former Toys R Us boss as chief executive
Wyevale Garden Centres has appointed former Toys R Us UK boss Roger Mclaughlan as its new chief executive.
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NewsTesco eyes mobile expansion with bid to buy O2 out of JV
Tesco is looking to make a further push into the UK mobile market by buying the stake of Tesco Mobile it does not already own, according to reports.