All articles by Nicola Harrison – Page 65
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GalleryIn pictures: HMV opens new standalone techshop
HMV has opened a pop up store devoted to technology as it continues to focus on the growing category in the face of dwindling sales in its core products of music and games.
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NewsJohn Lewis customers "resilient" despite sales dip
John Lewis sales slipped 0.8% to £76.3m in the week to Saturday November 12.
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NewsJohn Lewis Christmas ad unveiled
John Lewis managing director Andy Street remains upbeat on prospects for the festive season as he hailed the department store’s Christmas ad, unveiled today, the retailer’s best yet.
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NewsMFI to relaunch online despite challenging trading environment
Furniture retailer MFI is to be reborn at the end of the month as an online retailer almost three years to the day after the company collapsed amid the punishing trading conditions of 2008.
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OpinionM&S strategy looks sound
So far so good for Marc Bolland. While the Marks & Spencer chief executive revealed a fall in first-half profits this week, the overall performance was in line with analysts’ expectations and most onlookers breathed a sigh of relief.
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AnalysisSofas giant with designs on expansion
After coming under new management last year, DFS is embarking on a new growth phase under changed ownership. Nicola Harrison reports.
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NewsMydeco.com to vie for John Lewis share
Mydeco.com, the homewares and furniture aggregator website, plans to take on John Lewis as it launches a transactional website targeting the department store’s customer.
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NewsWestfield plans third London shopping centre in Croydon
Westfield plans to open a third London shopping centre in Croydon.
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NewsEtailer Chain Reaction on hunt for out-of-town locations in UK
Northern Ireland-based bikes etailer Chain Reaction Cycles is to open stores in the UK in another example of a predominantly online retailer eyeing opportunities in physical space.
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NewsWHSmith like-for-likes fall 6%
WHSmith has revealed a like-for-like sales slump of 6% in 10 weeks to September 1.
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NewsMorrisons remains cautious as like-for-likes rise 2.4%
Grocer Morrisons has revealed a like-for-like increase excluding fuel of 2.4% in the 13 weeks to October 30, despite conditions remaining “challenging”.
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NewsMultiyork appoints joint managing directors
Furniture retailer Multiyork has appointment Adrian Iles and Oliver Spark as joint managing directors after the departure of executive chairman and chief executive Indira Thambiah last month.
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NewsRiver Island to launch standalone shoes and accessories store
Fashion retailer River Island is to launch a new fascia selling only shoes and accessories in Nottingham this month, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsChannel Islands VAT loophole to be closed in April
The controversial Channel Islands VAT loophole exploited by retailers including HMV, Asda and Play.com is to be closed in April, the Treasury has revealed today.
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NewsRetail like-for-likes slip 0.6% in October
UK like-for-like retail sales slipped 0.6% in October as growth in food sales slowed and non food sales fell. Total sales were up 1.5%.
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NewsBrightHouse profits up 22% in first half
Rent-to-own electricals and furniture retailer BrightHouse has revealed EBITDA rocketed 21.8% to £20.7m in its first half.
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NewsVideo: Arsenal reveals Generation Game-inspired Christmas online ad
Arsenal has had a bit of fun in the lead up to Christmas, producing an online ad starring football aces Kieran Gibbs, Andrey Arshavin and Yossi Benayoun.
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NewsMydeco.com to launch transactional site
Mydeco.com, the homewares and furniture aggregator website, is transforming itself into a fully fledged retailer when it launches a transactional site later this month, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsDwell launches kitchens
Furniture chain Dwell has introduced a range of “high quality kitchens at affordable prices” to its offer.
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NewsBlacks appoints Dominic Lavelle as interim finance director
Embattled retailer Blacks Leisure has appointed Dominic Lavelle as interim finance director.