All News articles – Page 788
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NewsBunnings UK entry poses no threat to us, says Kingfisher boss
B&Q owner Kingfisher shrugged off the impact of Australian DIY chain Bunnings’ UK entry as it revealed plans to boost profits by £500m a year.
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NewsTesco retreats from sandwich assault and shuts standalone shops
Tesco will retreat from the sandwich market and close its two food-to-go stores, which opened to great fanfare less than 18 months ago.
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NewsKingfisher unveils plan to boost bottom line by £500m a year
DIY group Kingfisher will unveil plans to investors today on how it will add £500m a year to its bottom line in five years’ time.
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NewsOutdoor retailer Mountain Warehouse eyes £200m stock market debut
Mountain Warehouse is mulling a £200m IPO and the outdoor retailer has hired investment banker Rothschild to advise on the process.
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NewsMobile searches from international shoppers surge for UK retailers
UK retailers received an uplift in searches via mobile by international shoppers over Christmas, according to the BRC-Google online retail monitor.
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NewsEBay partners with Veeqo on cross-platform product listing tool
EBay has tied up with Veeqo on a multi-listing tool that allows retailers to upload multiple products online from across ecommerce platforms.
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NewsThe Range to create 1,000 jobs at new distribution centre
The Range has unveiled plans to create more than 1,000 jobs as it prepares to open a new distribution centre in the Southwest.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Mountain Warehouse and Tesco
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NewsLeading retailers shortlisted for prestigious growth award
The shortlist for The AlixPartners Growth Retailer of the Year award at the Retail Week Awards with Oracle 2016 has been announced.
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NewsWalmart raises wages of 1.2m hourly workers amid $2.7bn investment in staff
Walmart has unveiled plans to hand a pay rise to more than 1.2 million workers employed across its core store estate and its Sam’s Club fascia.
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NewsAmazon to create thousands of new jobs in UK and Europe this year
Amazon plans to create several thousand jobs in Europe in 2016, including more than 2,500 roles in the UK, ranging from development to fulfilment.
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NewsAmazon pushes button on Dash devices with automated ordering
Amazon has launched Dash Replenishment connected devices in the US that monitor stock levels and order goods remotely for shoppers.
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NewsFurniture and DIY retailers herald a 'buoyant' start to 2016
Furniture and DIY retailers are celebrating strong January Sales as the big-ticket sales revival looks set to continue into 2016.
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NewsHotel Chocolat to launch new website as it ramps up overseas expansion plans
Hotel Chocolat is poised to launch a new-look website in a bid to ramp up its expansion plans and build on its “best Christmas ever.”
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NewsRetail sales fall 1% in December as Black Friday impacts sales
Retail sales values dipped 1% year on year in December and fell 1.4% against November, according to the Office of National Statistics.
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NewsHammerson buys Birmingham’s Grand Central shopping centre for £335m
Birmingham’s Grand Central shopping centre, home to 40 retailers including John Lewis, has been sold to property firm Hammerson for £335m.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches first websites outside of Europe, Down Under
Marks & Spencer launched its first dedicated websites outside of Europe in Australia and New Zealand as its overseas expansion continues.
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NewsInfographic: Cold weather and clearance help boost John Lewis sales
A combination of the frosty weather and the final throes of John Lewis’ January Sale helped revenue surge 15.7% to £85.9m last week.
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NewsAgenda: Carpetright and Dixons Carphone trading updates
Retail Week looks ahead to next week with trading updates from floorings specialist Carpetright and Dixons Carphone on the agenda.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Nisa and M&S
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