All Retail Week UAT articles in November 26 2010 – Page 6
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NewsAlexon Group like-for-likes edge up 0.4%
Womenswear group Alexon, which includes the Ann Harvey and Kaliko chains, experienced a marginal group like-for-like sales rise for the period from August 1 to November 23, and remains cautious on the outlook.
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NewsDixons cuts interim losses and overhauls service offer
Electricals market leader Dixons Retail has posted interim results in line with expectations but cautioned that consumer confidence remains fragile.
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NewsSelfridges footwear sales soar
Footwear sales at Selfridges have soared by 71% on the back of the department store’s leading Shoe Galleries area which opened in September.
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NewsKiddicare launches app and mobile site
Online nursery retailer Kiddicare has today launched an iPhone app and mobile friendly version of its site.
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NewsVAT in Ireland to rise to 22% in 2013 as minimum wage is reduced
The Irish Government will increase VAT from 21% to 22% in 2013 as part of its austerity package to cut its huge deficit.
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils rail distribution plans as part of Plan A
Marks & Spencer is to shift a proportion of its distribution from road to rail as part of its Plan A sustainability programme.
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Elvery Sports installs system and gets direct support from IT provider to manage business
Irish sports retailer Elverys Sports has implemented an ERP system and gets direct helpdesk support and database management from an IT provider to manage its supply chain and business operations.
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NewsSuperquinn hires Andrew Street as chief executive
Irish grocer Superquinn has appointed former Dunnes Stores director Andrew Street as its chief executive.
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NewsKarstadt appoints Andrew Jennings as chief executive
German department store group Karstadt has named Andrew Jennings as chief executive.
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NewsJ Crew sold for £1.9bn to private equity firms
J Crew, the American casualwear brand, has been sold to private equity firms TPG Capital and Leonard Green & Partners for $3bn (£1.9bn).
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NewsHobbyCraft annual profits double
Arts and crafts retailer HobbyCraft profits almost doubled in the year to February 21.
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NewsTesco's £16 Kate Middleton copycat dress sold out online in an hour
Tesco’s £16 F&F dress in the style of the one Kate Middleton wore to announce her engagement sold out online in just one hour on Monday.
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NewsAsda income tracker: average UK family had £4 a week less to spend in October compared to 2009
The average UK family had £4 a week less to spend in October compared to a year ago, according to the Asda Income Tracker.
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NewsAsos Marketplace goes live
Online fashion giant Asos has launched its Marketplace site which enables customers, boutiques and designers to sell through its website.
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NewsSignet post strong Q3 performance despite dip in UK sales
Retail jewellery giants Signet reported like-for-likes up 7.2% across the Group despite a slight dip in UK sales in its third quarter results.
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NewsNetto appoints new MD to lead Asda transition
Netto UK’s parent company has appointed the hard discounter’s property director as managing director to oversee the integration to Asda.