All articles by Nicola Harrison – Page 30
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NewsThe Perfume Shop pulls in male shoppers to deliver strong Christmas
The Perfume Shop delivered strong Christmas results, notching up its most successful trading day in its history as it attracted more male shoppers than ever.
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NewsLabour Party enlists Bill Grimsey to examine high streets
The Labour Party has enlisted the help of high street champion Bill Grimsey to support its plans to re-energise ailing town centres.
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NewsH Samuel owner Signet warns on profits after discounting hit margins
Jeweller Signet has warned on profits after discounting over the Christmas trading period hit margins.
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NewsM&S forced into Sale early by 'unprecedented' level of promotions, says Bolland
Marks & Spencer boss Marc Bolland said the retailer tried to hold its nerve over Christmas promotions but was forced into Sale early by “unprecedented” promotional activity.
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NewsWaterstones reports healthy Christmas trading
Waterstones delivered a robust performance over Christmas as margins held firm and sales dipped slightly.
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NewsTopps Tiles remains cautious despite first-quarter sales leap
Topps Tiles’ like-for-likes increased 9.3% in the 13 weeks to December 28.
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NewsThe Works reports record Christmas as like-for-likes jump 10%
Discount bookseller The Works has revealed a record Christmas after like-for-likes surged 10% in December.
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NewsDunelm second-quarter sales boosted by TV campaign and catalogue
Dunelm’s like-for-likes increased 2.9% in the second quarter boosted by its new catalogue and first TV ad campaign.
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NewsJigsaw reports strong Christmas following full year profits rise
Premium fashion retailer Jigsaw has reported a strong Christmas trading period after growing full year profits by 21%.
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NewsBargain Booze owner Conviviality appoints David Adams as chairman
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail appoints former Jessops boss David Adams as its new chairman.
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NewsAsda achieves record trading day over Christmas
Walmart owned grocer Asda recorded its biggest ever trading day over the critical Christmas peak.
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NewsJohn Lewis full-price strategy pays off as Christmas margins hold firm
John Lewis margins held firm over Christmas after it maintained its full-price strategy over the festive period, according to boss Andy Street.
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NewsHMV's flagship technology store in Islington set to close
HMV is closing its flagship technology store in Islington, London as new owner Hilco continues to attempt a turnaround of the entertainment chain.
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OpinionBlog: Late Christmas shopper rush makes physical stores all the more vital
Online plays an undeniably huge role in retail, and especially so during the golden quarter. Yet it is the performance of retailers’ physical stores in the next few days that will prove make or break for some store groups this Christmas as shoppers leave it later than ever.
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NewsBig-ticket retailers expect brisk start to Boxing Day Sales
Furniture retailers are hoping for a brisk start to the crucial Boxing Day Sales period on the back of rising consumer confidence and improvements in the housing market.
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AnalysisIn quotes: Retail leaders on Christmas trading
Retailers are expecting Christmas sales to go to the wire with just a few days trading to go. Retail Week speaks to retail leaders on festive spending.
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NewsLaura Ashley like-for-likes fall 0.7%
Floral homewares and fashion retailer Laura Ashley like-for-like sales decreased 0.7% in the 19 weeks to December 7.
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InterviewQ&A: DFS boss Ian Filby on Sofa Workshop investment and Boxing Day Sales
DFS chief executive Ian Filby talks to Retail Week after a tough first quarter when sales edged down from £144m to £142.5m.
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NewsFootfall drops 2.9% in November as Christmas shoppers leave it late
Footfall dropped 2.9% year on year in November as consumers leave it late to do their Christmas shopping.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales rise as festive momentum builds
John Lewis has reported a rise in sales for last week and expects revenue increases to accelerate in the coming days as shoppers leave it late to buy Christmas goodies.