All News articles – Page 809
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Office, Tesco, Kantar data and more
Retail news round-up on November 25, 2015: Tesco drivers threaten to strike ahead of festive period and Office set to change hands.
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NewsHouse of Fraser uses augmented reality to create ‘Black Friday shoppable windows’
Department store House of Fraser is tapping into augmented reality to boost sales and customer engagement during this year’s Black Friday.
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NewsPets at Home boss rules out cat stores but will 'continue to innovate'
Pets at Home boss Nick Wood has ruled out opening dedicated cat stores, but vowed the retailer will “continue to innovate”.
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NewsAo.com boss John Roberts: "We're going to win Black Friday this year"
Ao.com boss John Roberts said he plans to “win” Black Friday this year as the electricals retailer kicked off its Sales bonanza last night.
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NewsMade.com and Oddbins launch tongue-in-cheek anti-Black Friday campaigns
Made.com and Oddbins have launched tongue-in-cheek campaigns against Black Friday as they refuse to participate in the sales frenzy.
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NewsBurberry invites customers to star in interactive Christmas campaign
Burberry has launched an interactive booth at its flagship store that lets shoppers appear in an individual version of the brand’s Christmas ad.
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NewsWarehouse hires two heavyweight designers for major rebrand
Fashion retailer Warehouse has hired heavyweight designers Alasdhair Willis and Emma Cook as part of a major overhaul of the British brand.
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NewsKingfisher's strong UK trading offset by weaker France performance
DIY giant Kingfisher has reported rising third-quarter profits but a strong UK performance was offset by weaker trading in France.
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NewsAo.com reports first-half loss after investment in Europe and marketing
Ao.com sales rose in its first half but it slipped into the red after investments in its overseas operations and marketing.
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NewsPets at Home sales and profits rise in first half as VIP membership grows
Pets at Home has recorded an increase in sales and profits in its first half as the retailer invested in its customer proposition.
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NewsIkea UK full-year sales up 11.3% as four new big stores planned
Ikea has revealed an 11.3% rise in full-year UK sales as it seeks to boost its presence with four new big-box stores and a new smaller format.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Morrisons and Tesco Ireland
Retail news round-up on November 24, 2015: Voiceover change at Morrisons' self-service tills and Tesco Ireland's half-year earnings.
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NewsBonmarché ponders first national TV ad as it ramps up bid to woo shoppers
Bonmarché is considering launching its first ever national TV advertising campaign next year as it ramps up efforts to attract new customers.
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NewsFeelunique.com to open four bricks-and-mortar stores in Paris
Beauty retailer Feelunique.com is launching it first stores in a major city following the acquisition of French chain Parfumeries Rive Droite.
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NewsTwitter debate: What’s the most effective way to grow big-ticket sales online?
Highlights of a recent Twitter debate on how investment in innovative tech is bringing home and leisure retailers’ in-store capabilities online.
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NewsAustralian accessories retailer Lovisa to make UK debut in Trinity Leeds
Australian accessories retailer Lovisa is to make its UK debut ahead of Christmas at the Trinity Leeds shopping centre.
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NewsAsos targets Chinese smartphone users with transactional app launch
Fashion etail giant Asos has launched fully transactional Apple and Android mobile apps to tap into the lucrative Chinese market.
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NewsTrue Capital buys Ribble Cycles as Sir Ian Cheshire joins board
Private equity firm True Capital has acquired a majority stake in Cyclesport North – the owner of bike etailer Ribble Cycles.
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NewsAmazon kicks off Black Friday Sales extravaganza with thousands of deals
Amazon has fired the starting gun on its Black Friday Sales extravaganza after launching cut-price deals on thousands of products.
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NewsHome Retail Group's shares soar amid private equity takeover reports
Home Retail Group’s shares have rocketed at their highest rate for more than two years following reports of a potential takeover bid.