All articles by Tiffany Holland – Page 27
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NewsConsumers to spend £3.6bn today on biggest shopping day of the year
Today is set to be the biggest shopping day of the year as 15 million shoppers hit the shops to spend a forecast £3.6bn.
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NewsMarks & Spencer criticised after employee refuses to sell alcohol
Marks & Spencer has been criticised after a Muslim member of staff refused to serve a shopper who wanted to buy alcohol.
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NewsBetta Living launches innovative shoppable virtual store
Bathroom and kitchen retailer Betta Living is to launch an innovative new tool on its website that allows customers to shop a virtual version of one of its stores.
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NewsThe White Company poised to launch into US next year
The White Company is preparing to launch into the US next year after it revealed it is ahead of its five-year growth strategy.
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GalleryIn pictures: Sports nutrition retailer GNC opens new interactive format
Sports nutrition chain GNC, sister retailer of Holland & Barrett, has opened an interactive store format featuring a fitness equipment area and sports bar.
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NewsRetail sales jump in November driven by fashion boost
UK retail sales volumes jumped 2% in November driven by fashion but bricks-and-mortar department stores took a hit.
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NewsUnited Carpets profits up four-fold as restructure gains traction
United Carpets has recorded a four-fold profit increase in its half-year as its restructuring programme makes progress.
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NewsBusiness secretary Vince Cable rules out complete ban on zero hours contracts
Business Secretary Vince Cable has ruled out a complete ban on zero hours contracts due to the “welcome flexibility” they offer employers.
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AnalysisIn quotes: Retail leaders on Christmas trading
Retailers are expecting Christmas sales to go to the wire with just a few days trading to go. Retail Week speaks to retail leaders on festive spending.
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NewsCSL rebrands to Sofaworks as it prepares for record £100m sales
Sofa retailer CSL has rebranded to Sofaworks as it forecasts record full-year sales of £100m.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to make toy packaging gender netural
Marks & Spencer is to make its toy packaging gender neutral next year, following customer complaints that it promotes gender stereotypes.
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NewsSuperdrug's parent company eyes £15bn stock market flotation
The Hong Kong owner of Superdrug and The Perfume Shop has appointed three banks to oversee a potential dual IPO of the business which could value it at £15bn.
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NewsWaitrose sales up 3.1% as customers splash out on luxury food and drink
Waitrose sales jumped 3.1% year-on-year last week as customers stocked up on luxury food and drink for Christmas.
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NewsInflation falls to four-year low in November
Inflation dropped to a four-year low in November as it was pulled down by easing price increases across food and energy prices.
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NewsTop retail chief executives urge MEPs to cap card payment fees
Top retailers have urged the European Commission to cap “excessive” fees charged by banks for processing card payments ahead of a debate on the issue today.
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NewsOnline retail sales hit record high as £10bn spent in November
Online retail sales hit £10.1bn in November, the highest ever monthly spend as Christmas comes early for etailers.
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NewsSpecsavers profits fall as founders share £32m dividend
Specsavers pre-tax profit fell from £21.3m to £15.3m in the year to February 28.
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NewsRobert Dyas appoints new chief operating officer
Homewares retailer Robert Dyas has promoted operations director Bea Pearson to chief operating officer.
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NewsThe Entertainer opens first overseas store in Dubai
The Entertainer has opened its first shop overseas in Dubai as it kicks-off its 45-store opening programme in the region.
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AnalysisAlliance Boots targets UK independent pharmacies with Alphega Pharmacy brand
Alliance Boots’ neighbourhood pharmacy business aims to corner the UK self-care market, following in the footsteps of its parent company’s US partner, Walgreens.