All articles by Suzanne Bearne – Page 20
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NewsOnline retail sales suffer biggest decline in six years
Online retail sales suffered in June, triggered by uncertainty around interest rates and the higher temperatures encouraging people to go outdoors.
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AnalysisWho is The Co-operative Pharmacy's surprise bidder Sir Anwar Pervez?
As Sir Anwar Pervez emerges as the frontrunner to buy the Co-op’s pharmacy business for about £600m, Retail Week takes a look at the wholesale tycoon.
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AnalysisThe activewear market: What do retailers need to know?
As Fat Face reveals it’s making a push into the activewear market, Retail Week looks at how the retailers are looking to cash in on the burgeoning sector.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership Sir Charlie Mayfield awarded honorary degree
John Lewis Partnership chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield has been awarded an honorary degree of doctor of science from the University of Reading.
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NewsNew Look enters exclusive talks to offload troubled French operation
New Look has entered exclusive talks to sell its troubled French business Mim to Far Eastern conglomerate Asia Global.
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NewsBurberry investors oppose Christopher Bailey's pay package
Burberry investors have voted against chief executive Christopher Bailey’s pay and perks package, worth more than £20m, at today’s annual general meeting.
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NewsMorrisons appoints new brand and communications director
Morrisons has appointed former Thomas Cook marketing chief Mike Hoban to the new role of brand and communications director.
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NewsMothercare suitor Destination Maternity issues profit warning
Destination Maternity, the American retailer pursuing a takeover of Mothercare, has issued a profit warning after reporting a fall in sales.
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NewsCurrys and PC World reveal top 10 technology gifts for Christmas 2014
Currys and PC World has unveiled its top 10 predictions of what customers are expected to snap up this Christmas, with wearable tech high on the list.
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NewsAmazon asks US regulators for permission to test delivery drones
Amazon is aiming to move one step closer to delivering packages by drones after it requested permission from the Federal Aviation Administration to test the aircrafts in Seattle.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales soar 20.7% after good week for fashion
Sales at department store retailer John Lewis surged by 20.7% to £86.61m in the week to July 5, thanks to fashion enjoying a bumper week.
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NewsHamleys reveals tech driven top 10 must-have toys for Christmas 2014
Hamleys has unveiled its predictions for the top 10 toys set to be on children’s wishlists to Santa this Christmas, with technology expected to play a big part.
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NewsUK consumer confidence hits nine-year high
Consumer confidence in June moved into positive territory, the first time it has done so since 2005, according to the GfK’s monthly tracker of the nation’s mood.
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AnalysisMy retail life: Philippe Chainieux, managing director, Made.com
Philippe Chainieux, managing director of Made.com, speaks to Retail Week about his life working in retail.
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NewsThe fragrance market: What do retailers need to know?
As The Fragrance Shop unveils a strong rise in profits this week, Retail Week takes a sniff around the perfume market.
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NewsPerfume retailer Jo Malone to open at Bluewater in July
Jo Malone is to launch its first out-of-town standalone store when it opens at Bluewater shopping centre next month.
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NewsClothing drags down retail sales in June, says CBI
A fall in demand for clothing dragged down retail sales growth in June, although the pace is expected to pick up next month, according to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
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NewsTesco general merchandise director Neela Mukherjee exits
Tesco general merchandise director Neela Mukherjee has left the retailer following a rejig of company’s UK management team, it has emerged.
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NewsCampaign groups urge Tesco to pay employees living wage
Campaign groups calling on Tesco to pay its workers a living wage have taken direct action by altering some of the retailer’s price tags.
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NewsThe Fragrance Shop full-year EBITDA rises as managing director departs
The Fragrance Shop’s full-year EBITDA increased 9.2% to £12.4m, as the retailer said managing director Nigel Lawmon is to depart and be replaced by group finance director Pete King.