All articles by Tiffany Holland – Page 53
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NewsLocal authorities spend fraction of Government fund to fill empty shops
Local authorities have spent a fraction of the £10m awarded to them to fill empty stores as part of the Government’s attempt to help revive UK high streets.
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InterviewQ&A: French Connection chief executive Stephen Marks on its full-year results
French Connection posted a £7.2m loss this morning, six months after outlining its turnaround plans. The fashion retailer’s boss Stephen Marks speaks to Retail Week.
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NewsParliament launches inquiry into the state of the UK retail sector
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills Select Committee has launched an inquiry into the UK retail sector, as tipped by Retail Week this morning.
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NewsVideo: Vince Cable opens door for business rates reform
Business secretary Vince Cable believes the business rates system needs restructuring but has ruled out any changes being announced as part of next week’s Budget.
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NewsFrench Connection plunges into the red with £7.2m full-year loss
Fashion retailer French Connection fell to a pre-tax loss of £7.2m in the year to January 31, 2013, from a £4.6m profit the previous year.
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NewsVince Cable to unveil Government's multichannel growth plan for UK retail
Business secretary Vince Cable will today unveil the Government’s growth plan for UK retail, including a focus on boosting omnichannel retailers and overseas growth for luxury brands.
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NewsEbooks added to inflation 'shopping basket' for first time
Ebooks, blueberries and continental deli meat have been added to the Office for National Statistics’ inflation ‘shopping basket’ for 2013, reflecting the change in shopping trends.
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OpinionBlog: The Budget needs to fill in gaps on the high street
There is a week to go until the Chancellor reveals the Budget on March 20 and time is running out for retailers lobbying Government to freeze business rates in April.
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NewsHalfords appoints Pets at Home's Rob Swyer as its retail director
Halfords has poached Pets at Home business development director Rob Swyer, who follows his former boss Matt Davies to the car parts and bikes retailer.
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NewsGrocers fall 'woefully short' in managing supply chains, study shows
Supermarkets must communicate the importance of supply chains to avoid another horse meat scandal after they fell “woefully short”, according to a new survey.
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NewsJohn Lewis demands rebate from suppliers
John Lewis has been accused of “abusing” its suppliers for demanding a rebate from them despite sales of their products rising.
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NewsAsda in talks to buy bust HMV
Supermarket giant Asda is in talks with HMV’s administrator to save the collapsed entertainment retailer, according to reports.
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NewsGA Europe's footwear retailer Shoon to acquire Jane Shilton
Shoe retailer Shoon, owned by restructuring specialist GA Europe, is set to buy Jane Shilton’s footwear brand.
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NewsVince Cable to unveil retail growth plan at Retail Week Live
Business secretary Vince Cable is set to give a keynote address at the Retail Week Live conference on Wednesday where he is expected to unveil the Government’s international growth plan for UK retail.
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NewsSuperdrug to roll out Wi-Fi and interactive in-store radio
Superdrug is launching free Wi-Fi in all stores as it introduces interactive in-store radio to strengthen its customer engagement.
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NewsWHSmith returns to entertainment market after HMV collapse
Books and stationery retailer WHSmith has started selling CDs and DVDs in some stores it had axed the category from following the collapse of entertainment retailer HMV.
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NewsBoots launches ready meals through Shapers brand
Boots is today launching its first range of healthy evening meals under its lunchtime Shapers brand as the health and beauty retailer further grows its food offer.
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NewsMPs debate Government support for retail sector
MPs joined forces on Wednesday to debate crucial issues the retail sector is facing and call on Government to acknowledge the sector’s value.
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NewsJohn Lewis delivers "extremely strong" performance with sales up 13.3%
John Lewis’ sales advanced 13.3% to £64.3m last week, as it generated double-digit sales increases across 16 stores and online.
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NewsAquascutum appoints new chief operating officer to head UK business
Luxury fashion retailer Aquascutum has drafted in former Juicy Couture finance director Mark Taylor to lead its UK business.