All articles by Nicola Harrison – Page 62
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NewsNext sales up as Directory outperforms stores
Next sales rose 3.1% between August 1 and December 24 as sales in its directory outperformed stores.
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NewsBrand Alley sales surge 61% in fourth quarter
Private sales site Brand Alley has had an “excellent” year, posting a 61% sales surge in the final quarter of 2011.
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NewsB&Q launches biggest ever online marketing campaign
DIY retailer B&Q has launched its biggest ever online marketing campaign to promote its winter kitchen and bathroom Sale.
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NewsAlbemarle & Bond to open 25 shops next year
Pawnbroker Albemarle & Bond will open 25 new shops next year as it takes advantage of a decline in lending from banks in the challenging economic climate.
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NewsRetailers benefit from post-Christmas sales frenzy
Shoppers flocked to post-Christmas Sales yesterday and analysts believe December 27 will have been the busiest shopping day of the year.
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OpinionMixed reactions to Tesco results
Opinion was divided in the City when Tesco revealed its third-quarter update last week.
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NewsFirst British boss for Ikea UK and Ireland
The UK’s largest furniture retailer Ikea has appointed a new boss to replace Martin Hansson who is relocating to Shanghai to run its Asia Pacific region.
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NewsRobert Dyas boss exits after five months
Robert Dyas chief executive Steve McVey has stepped down from the homewares and hardwares retailer after just five months and has been replaced by finance director Graham Coles.
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NewsInterested parties circle Barratts
A number of retailers have expressed interest in shoe business Barratts and Priceless’ stores after it collapsed into administration last week.
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NewsAnalysts confident of Carpetright recovery
Analysts believe Carpetright is well positioned for when the recovery comes despite the floorings retailer reporting a first-half loss.
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News'Christmas on a knife edge' as footfall dips last week
High street footfall dipped in the week beginning December 5, down 2.6% year-on-year.
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NewsCarpetright IT and e-commerce director Ian Woosey made redundant
Carpetright group IT and e-commerce director Ian Woosey has been made redundant following a review of the business.
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NewsMoss Bros like-for-likes soar
Moss Bros like-for-likes soared 10.5% in the 19 weeks to December 10, despite being up against tough comparables.
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NewsSports Direct sales up in first half
Sports Direct has reported flat pretax profits at £100.3m as sales grew in the first half.
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AnalysisMartyn Phillips
As B&Q launches its biggest ever winter Sale, Nicola Harrison asks its recently appointed chief executive what the future holds in store
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NewsHammerson welcomes Portas Review
Landlord Hammerson, owner of malls including the Bull Ring, has welcomed The Portas Review into high streets.
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NewsClintons FD Paul Salador quits
Clinton Cards group finance director Paul Salador has stepped down after 15 years at the business.
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NewsLa Senza calls in restructurers
Lingerie retailer La Senza has appointed KPMG to restructure the business.
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NewsCarpetright reports first half loss
Carpetright has reported a first half pretax loss of £800,000 against a £9.8m profit last year as the “very challenging trading environment” hit performance.
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GalleryIn pictures: Argos Christmas pop up shops in London train stations
Argos has opened pop up gift shops in London train stations Paddington and Waterloo this week.