All News articles – Page 777
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Asda and consumer confidence
Retail news round-up on February 26, 2016: Asda announces return of permanent collection points for food banks and consumer sentiment falls to zero in February.
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NewsAustralian electricals retailer Dick Smith to shutter all 363 stores
Electricals retailer Dick Smith will close all of its 363 stores in Australia and New Zealand after receivers failed to find a buyer.
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NewsKingfisher poaches McDonald's exec for new chief customer officer role
B&Q owner Kingfisher has poached McDonald’s executive Pierre Woreczek to fill the newly-created role of chief customer officer.
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NewsRibble Cycles poaches Shop Direct Director and appoints former AO.com head
Ribble Cycles has drafted in a former Asda and Shop Direct executive as its new boss to spearhead the retailer’s ambitious expansion plans.
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NewsDanish retailer Søstrene Grene to make UK debut in Nottingham
Danish lifestyle retailer Søstrene Grene is poised to break into Britain after agreeing a lease on its debut UK store in Nottingham.
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NewsArgos partners with Google on real-time product advertising trial
Google is working with Argos on a new online advertising tool that updates shoppers with live product availability from local stores.
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NewsGovernment faces legal action over relaxing Sunday trading hours
The Government has been threatened with legal action over its plans to extend Sunday trading hours by campaigning group Keep Sunday Special.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sunday trading laws and retail sales
Retail news round-up on February 25, 2016: Government faces legal action over plans to relax Sunday trading norms and February retail sales dropped below normal.
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NewsGround drones to descend on London in shopping delivery trial
A fleet of ground drone robots will be launched by Starship Technologies in London to help retailers provide quick and cheap deliveries.
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NewsSainsbury’s enlists food sharing app Olio for 'waste less, save more' drive
Sainsbury’s is deploying the innovative food waste reduction app Olio as part of its ‘waste less, save more’ initiative.
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NewsMobile sales exceed desktop purchases for first time ever
Online sales via mobile devices surpassed those made from computers in the fourth quarter of 2015/16, research by IMRG has revealed.
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NewsHouse of Fraser shuffles customer team as digital director exits
House of Fraser has further shuffled its management team, promoting several members of its brand and e-commerce team to new roles.
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NewsThe Hut Group boosts beauty presence with haircare brand deal
The Hut Group has boosted its presence in the beauty market by acquiring haircare brand Grow Gorgeous, according to reports.
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NewsAmazon fashion focus intensifies with own-label launches
Amazon has started selling its own private-label fashion brands in the US as it up its focus on the category, it has emerged.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Hut Group and Amazon
Retail news round-up on February 24, 2016: The Hut Group snaps up haircare brand Grow Gorgeous, and Amazon starts selling own-label fashion brands.
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NewsWalgreens Boots Alliance digital transformation goes live in UK and Norway
Boots has installed a new IT network across its British and Norwegian businesses in the first phase of a five-year digital transformation.
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NewsHow do the world’s best restaurants deliver customer experience?
When it comes to customer experience, the world of gastronomy leads the way. See how your business can benefit – Wednesday March 2.
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NewsEx-Asda boss Andy Bond advising Steinhoff over Home Retail bid
Former Asda boss Andy Bond is believed to be advising retail giant Steinhoff on its bid for Home Retail Group.
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NewsLord Rose confident 'common sense will prevail' in Brexit vote
Lord Stuart Rose has told Retail Week he believes common sense will prevail and Britons will vote to stay in the European Union.
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NewsJohn Lewis weekly sales boosted by half term and Valentine's Day
John Lewis sales surged 6.9% last week as the retailer cashed in on a “strong week’s trade” during the half term school holidays.