All articles by Tiffany Holland – Page 29
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NewsCyber Monday hits today as consumers expected to spend £605m
Today is expected to be the busiest online shopping day of the year, as retailers brace themselves for Cyber Monday.
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NewsVideo: Amazon trials unmanned drones to deliver customer orders
Online retail giant Amazon is testing unmanned drones that could deliver products within 30 minutes of a customer placing an order.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales surge 18.4% boosted by Black Friday deals
John Lewis sales surged for the week to November 30 driven by Black Friday deals including iPads, TVs and PlayStation 4s.
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AnalysisPinterest unlocks software: What do retailers need to know?
By opening up its software to retailers, Pinterest is continuing to position itself as the social network with real potential to drive online sales.
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NewsPoundland opens 500th store as expansion continues
Value retailer Poundland has opened its 500th store in Birmingham today as its expansion continues.
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NewsAlliance Boots accused of ‘avoidance of tax’
Alliance Boots has been accused of breaking disclosure and taxation guidelines set by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
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NewsClintons records £5.6m profit under new ownership
Clintons generated pre-tax profits of £5.6m in the first eight months under its new ownership.
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News99p Stores considers property restructure to address loss-making stores
99p Stores aims to restructure parts of its property portfolio after facing difficulties in its Family Bargains business.
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NewsNovember's flat retail sales growth disappoints
High street sales were flat in the year to November, dashing retailers’ hopes for the second consecutive month, according to the CBI.
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NewsBRC to draw up guidance to make delivery charges clearer
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is to draw up guidance on behalf of the Government to ensure delivery charges are clearer for consumers.
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NewsMarks & Spencer's general merchandise sales fall accelerates
Marks & Spencer’s general merchandise sales decline accelerated in the three months to October 27 as it pulled forward its mid-season Sale.
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NewsBarker & Stonehouse plans augmented reality website
Furniture retailer Barker & Stonehouse is planning to launch an augmented reality website next year as it reveals an increase in sales and profits.
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NewsBristol's Cabot Circus shopping centre signs five retailers
Retailers Pull & Bear, Vans, Yours, Yankee Store and Crabtree & Evelyn have all signed for space at Bristol’s Cabot Circus.
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NewsWestfield and Hammerson's £1bn plans for Croydon get the go-ahead
Westfield and Hammerson’s £1bn redevelopment of Croydon’s Whitgift Centre has been approved by Croydon Council.
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NewsTopps Tiles reveals profits rise as it grows its market share
Tile specialist Topps Tiles has recorded a rise in full-year profits and said it has achieved its goal to grow profitable market share.
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AnalysisWoolworths collapse 5th Anniversary: Woolworths Christmas TV ads through the decades
The news that Woolworths was collapsing broke five years ago today. Retail Week takes a look at its famous Christmas TV adverts that helped signal the start of the festive season.
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NewsGrimsey urges Chancellor to prevent 'damage' to the retail sector by freezing business rates
Bill Grimsey, former Focus boss and high street supporter, has written to Chancellor George Osborne, urging him to avoid “damaging” the retail sector with business rate increases.
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NewsRetail sales forecast to hit £40.3bn this Christmas
Retail sales are set to grow 3.5% to £40.3bn this Christmas with convenient online delivery options likely to be key in determining where the bulk of shopping is spent.
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NewsPop-up space provider Appear Here secures £1m funding
Appear Here, the online marketplace for short-term retail space, has secured £1m funding to grow the business across the UK.
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NewsMaxeda appoints new chief executive as Tony DeNunzio moves to supervisory board
DIY group Maxeda has appointed Roel van Neerbos as group chief executive, taking the helm from former executive chairman Tony DeNunzio who has moved up to the supervisory board.