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NewsFootfall slump worsens over Black Friday weekend but retail parks recover
Footfall slumped across Black Friday weekend as consumers continued to take advantage of online flash Sales rather than visiting stores.
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NewsSouth African retailer to snap up Office in a £256m deal
The private equity owner of Office is set to offload the footwear chain to South African retailer Truworths International in a deal valued at £256m.
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NewsNisa board suffers vote defeat over changes to its governance
Nisa shareholders have voted against recommended changes to the convenience store chain’s governance at its annual general meeting.
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NewsFortnum & Mason sales and profits jump as online revenue soars
Luxury retailer and brand Fortnum & Mason has reported record sales and profits boosted by a 22% jump in online sales.
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NewsCyber Monday online spend predicted to hit nearly £1bn
Shoppers are predicted to spend nearly £1bn online as part of Cyber Monday today, slightly less than the forecasted ecommerce spend on Black Friday.
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NewsFrench Connection to close seven more stores and exit Regent Street
French Connection plans to close seven more stores and will exit its Regent Street shop, but its overall retail trading performance has improved.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Cyber Monday and Nisa
Retail news round-up on November 30, 2015: Cyber Monday spending set to jump 31% on last year and Nisa Retail chairman under pressure.
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NewsBlack Friday web traffic up 16% while footfall tumbles 8%, new data shows
Black Friday web traffic was up 16% against last year while footfall slumped 8% across the day as shoppers opted to nab bargains online.
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NewsShop Direct reports 24% boost in Black Friday transactions
Very owner Shop Direct is on track for its biggest trading day ever with total transactions up 24% on last year’s Black Friday.
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NewsFootfall drops on Black Friday morning as shoppers move online
Footfall fell across the UK during the first four hours of Black Friday trading as shoppers opted to hunt online for cut-price promotions.
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NewsPayment technology firm Splitit sets its sights on UK retailers
Israeli payment firm Splitit seeks to expand its international reach to allow UK retailers to pay for items in monthly instalments.
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NewsMonsoon Accessorize property director steps down to volunteer in Africa
Monsoon Accessorize property director Holly Ledson is stepping down to carry out charity work in Africa, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsTopman gives one Black Friday customer free shopping every hour
Topman is celebrating Black Friday by giving one customer an hour the chance to win their entire shopping basket for free.
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NewsFindel directors bid to block Sports Direct gaining seat on its board
Findel’s directors have made a bid to block Mike Ashley from getting a Sports Direct representative elected to the home shopping retailer’s board.
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NewsOasis swings to full-year profit as move upmarket bears fruit
Oasis has swung to its first full-year profit in three years after a higher quality clothing offer helped it win back customers and boost sales.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales boosted from Black Friday build up
John Lewis has reported its biggest sales week of the year to date as the department store group built trading momentum up to Black Friday.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Black Friday and Oasis
Retail news round-up on November 27, 2015: Black Friday kicks off in the UK with a slow start and Oasis records profit for the first time in three years.
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NewsConsumer confidence dips in November despite interest in major purchases
Consumer confidence dipped in November despite shoppers showing an increased tendency to purchase big-ticket furniture and electricals items.
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NewsDebenhams unveils £250m worth of Black Friday promotions
Debenhams has unveiled £250m worth of Black Friday deals as the retailer prepares for a 600% increase in online sales across the next 24 hours.
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NewsEnd of business rate relief a 'huge blow' for small high street retailers
The Government’s failure to extend its business rate relief scheme has been branded a “huge blow” for small high street retailers.