All articles by Tiffany Holland – Page 19
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AnalysisAnalysis: 11 great retail facts from Next's annual update
Next revealed a sparkling set of results this morning with both sales and profits up. Retail Week pulls out some of the key facts.
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NewsMajestic says full-year pre-tax profit will be flat because of 'challenging' 2014
Majestic has revealed full-year pre-tax profit will be flat because of “challenging” trading conditions in 2014 as it plans to invest to drive growth.
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NewsTed Baker pre-tax profits hit £40m as it grows its global store estate
Ted Baker pre-tax profit excluding exceptionals surged 26.7% to £40m in its full year as it grew its global store estate.
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NewsNext profits surge 12% following 'exceptional' final quarter
Next profit before tax jumped 11.8% to £695.2m for the year ending January 2014 in a “good year” for the fashion retailer.
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NewsBudget 2014: Chancellor to boost exports, savings and pensions
Chancellor George Osborne today (March 19) set out measures to boost business exports as he focused on “makers, doers and savers” in the Budget.
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NewsClinton Cards' former managing director plans 25-store greetings card chain
Clinton Cards’ former group managing director Clinton Lewin aims to grow his iCandy greetings card business to 25 stores.
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GalleryIn pictures: River Island opens first Swedish store in Stockholm
River Island opened its first Swedish store in Stockholm on Saturday in the Gallerian shopping mall.
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NewsUniqlo owner Fast Retailing 'ends talks to buy J Crew'
Uniqlo’s owner Fast Retailing has ended acquisition talks with J Crew, which could mean the US retailer pushes ahead with IPO plans.
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NewsBRC and Government commit to boosting appeal of careers in retail
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) and the Department for Work and Pensions have pledged to increase the appeal of careers within retail.
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News2,700 Pets at Home employees take shares in newly-listed retailer
Some 2,700 Pets at Home employees snapped up shares in the business, as it floated on the stock market this week.
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NewsMonsoon trials in-store IT system that offers 'true multichannel environment'
Monsoon Accessorize is piloting an IT system in store that combines its online offer with its point of sale, giving customers a “true multichannel environment”.
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NewsFebruary footfall drops 2.9% as shoppers reign in spending
Footfall fell 2.9% in February, down on the 1.6% rise in January, as shoppers reigned in spending after the Sales.
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InterviewInterview: Ray Kelvin speaks after Outstanding Contribution award
Ray Kelvin, the man behind Ted Baker, talks about winning the Outstanding Contribution to Retail Award and business he founded more than 25 years ago.
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NewsRetail Week Live: The store is 'key' says Jigsaw boss Peter Ruis
Jigsaw chief executive Peter Ruis said bricks and mortar stores are key despite the growing importance of digital.
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NewsBoohoo.com makes its stock market debut
Boohoo.com has become the latest retailer to float on the stock exchange this morning dealing in ordinary shares.
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NewsArgos and Shop Direct put aside money for mis-sold PPI
Argos owner Home Retail Group and online retailer Shop Direct have been forced to put aside provisions after being pulled into the PPI mis-selling scandal.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis and Waitrose sales get a boost from the weather
Sales at John Lewis and Waitrose last week were boosted by the milder weather across the UK.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Retailers are yet to get under the skin of technology
The majority of retailers are not implementing technology despite so much noise about it, said Kiddicare founder Scott Weavers-Wright.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Jigsaw's Mayfair store to host artists and exhibitions alongside retail offer
The new Jigsaw Mayfair flagship store will be a ‘meeting place’ for the West End, hosting artists and exhibitions and a leisure offer alongside retail.
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NewsRetail Week Live: Students should train to plug retail skills gap, says Paphitis
Students need to train for the right qualifications to plug the skills gaps in retail, said Theo Paphitis.