All News articles – Page 816
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NewsSuperGroup like-for-likes surge as it appoints global retail director
SuperGroup like-for-likes surge in the second quarter against weak comparatives as it hires a global retail director to strengthen its logistics.
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NewsCurrys PC World launches first ever Christmas brand campaign
Currys PC World is launching its first ever Christmas brand campaign with a comedic ad featuring Hollywood star Jeff Goldblum.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on shoplifting, Morrisons and Burberry
Retail news round-up on November 5, 2015: Shopliftng costs £800m a year to retailers; Morrisons to feature own staff in festive ad; and Burberry unifies lines.
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NewsFarfetch rolls out same-day delivery as investment in fulfilment continues
Luxury fashion etailer Farfetch has rolled out same-day delivery as it presses ahead with expansion plans and investment in operations.
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NewsBurberry plans new £50m manufacturing facility in Leeds
Burberry is to invest £50m in a new manufacturing and weaving facility in Leeds as part of its commitment to UK-based clothes production.
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NewsAsda in radical rethink over Black Friday involvement
Asda has radically rethought its Black Friday strategy and is likely to massively dial down its involvement in the promotional frenzy.
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NewsM&S signs up 1.8m Sparks members as customers shrug off data fears
M&S has so far signed up 1.8 million shoppers to its Sparks membership scheme and a website data scare has not hit applications to join.
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NewsWomen turned off Black Friday 2015 after last year's chaos, study shows
Only 39% of female shoppers are planning to take part in Black Friday compared with 51% last year, according to a new survey.
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NewsMarks & Spencer half-year update: What the analysts say
M&S reported a 6.1% jump in underlying pre-tax profit during its first half, but non-food sales slipped. This is what the analysts said.
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NewsShop prices drop 1.8% in October on back of low commodity prices
Shop prices dropped 1.8% in October as clothing, books and DIY products experienced the deepest levels of deflation owing to low commodity prices.
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NewsMarks & Spencer half-year profits rise but non-food sales slip again
Marks & Spencer has reported a 6.1% jump in underlying profit during its first half, but sales slipped again in its troubled non-food division.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on business rates, shop prices, Burberry and more
Retail news round-up on November 4, 2015: Burberry’s £50m investment for new trench coat factory, shop prices down and business rates bill.
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News‘Black Friday in the UK is pointless,’ says Primark boss George Weston
Primark will run Black Friday promotions in the US but boss George Weston believes taking part in the event in the UK is pointless.
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NewsComment: Retailers must adopt transparency over online reviews
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is reportedly investigating Sports Direct over allegations it has blocked bad reviews.
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NewsAmazon opens first physical bookshop to combine offline and online experience
Amazon is launching its first physical bookstore today in its hometown of Seattle as it dips its toe into bricks-and-mortar retailing.
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NewsBurberry bags Sir Elton John, Julie Walters, Naomi Campbell for festive ad
Burberry has revealed details of its festive ad campaign which features Sir Elton John, Julie Walters, Romeo Beckham and Naomi Campbell.
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NewsShop Direct appoints Pets at Home logistics boss to operations director role
Shop Direct has appointed Pets at Home’s logistics and business systems director Phil Hackney to the newly-created role of operations director.
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NewsPrimark sales and profits climb despite struggles at parent company ABF
Value fashion retailer Primark has reported a rise in sales and operating profits despite struggles at parent company Associated British Foods.
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NewsSelfridges Group acquires Irish department store rival Arnotts
Department store business Selfridges has acquired Irish rival Arnotts from owner Fitzwilliam Finance Partners for an undisclosed sum.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Selfridges, All Saints and Stradivarius
Retail news round-up on November 3, 2015: Selfridges snaps up Irish department store Arnotts; All Saints’ profit up 41%; and Stradivarius enters Northern Ireland.