All articles by Tiffany Holland – Page 49
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AnalysisAnalysis: Asos' Russian expansion is no risky roulette game
Asos today revealed it has brought forward its Russian website launch as it accelerates international growth. Retail Week looks at how attractive the country is.
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NewsMatalan follows Primark in pledging financial support to Bangladesh victims
Matalan has followed Primark in pledging to provide financial support tothose affected by the collapse of a building housing fashion suppliers in Bangladesh last week.
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NewsInternational online sales to soar sevenfold to £28bn by 2020
Overseas online sales generated by UK retailers are expected to soar sevenfold to £28bn by 2020, according to new research.
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NewsFall in consumer confidence indicates recovery is 'a long way away'
UK consumer confidence dropped one point to -27 in April, ending three months of stability and indicating the recovery is “a long way away”.
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NewsOnline fashion giant Asos unveils 'strong' half-year performance
Asos’ profit before tax surged 18% to £27.2m in the half year to February 28, 2013, as it reaches six million customers worldwide.
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NewsWhiteley 91% let by rent one month ahead of opening
Whiteley is 91% let by rent four weeks before the 320,000 sq ft shopping centre opens its doors to the public.
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NewsNew Look refinances with £800m fundraising
Value fashion retailer New Look has launched an £800m bond issue to repay outstanding debt.
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NewsFrench Connection group finance director Roy Naismith departs
French Connection group finance director Roy Naismith has left the business and stepped down from the board after 12 years in the role.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales flat despite boost from warmer weather
John Lewis recorded a 0.1% drop in sales to £61.9m last week, which proved “challenging” as the warm weather kept many customers in their gardens rather than out shopping.
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NewsFormer Monsoon boss Peter Ridler exits Russian retailer
Peter Ridler, former Monsoon Accessorize boss, has returned to the UK after leaving Russian footwear retail giant CentrObuv after just six months.
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NewsNon-food retailers look to cut staff during quarter
The only retailers intending to decrease staffing levels in the second quarter are in the non-food sector, as conditions remain tough outside of grocery.
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NewsThe Entertainer launches 90-minute deliveries
The Entertainer has today launched 90-minute deliveries after it signed a deal with rapid delivery solutions provider Shutl.
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NewsPrimark 'deeply shocked' by fatal Bangladesh building collapse
Value fashion giant Primark has expressed horror and pledged action following the collapse of a building in Bangladesh that housed a supplier to the retailer.
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NewsDixons debuts in Belgium with Knowhow branded stores
Dixons has debuted in Belgium with two travel stores in Brussels Airport under its Knowhow brand.
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NewsApril retail sales flat against forecast growth
Sales volumes were flat in April, defying growth expectations for the month as Easter trade disappointed and bad weather impacted the performance.
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NewsOnline helps N Brown deliver strong full-year performance
N Brown pre-tax profit jumped 2.6% to £96.4m in its full year due to rising online sales and a “significantly” strengthened customer base.
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NewsSports Direct closes 12 Republic stores two months after rescuing them
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct has closed 12 Republic stores just two months after it rescued them from administration.
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NewsJohn Lewis reclaims customer satisfaction crown
John Lewis has reclaimed its title as the top retailer for customer satisfaction, knocking Ikea from the top spot.
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NewsBoots partners with Weetabix in pay-by-picture trial
Boots has teamed up with breakfast cereal Weetabix to enable customers to purchase a breakfast snack with a picture of it.
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NewsCompletely Retail Marketplace event set to attract 1,100 delegates
Property event Completely Retail Marketplace is expected to attract 1,100 delegates across the retail and property industries next month.