All articles by Tiffany Holland – Page 60
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NewsBurberry like-for-likes up 6% in third quarter driven by outerwear
Luxury fashion brand Burberry generated a 6% jump in like-for-likes for its third quarter to December 31, helped by a “strong” performance in the run-up to Christmas.
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NewsClosure of all 187 Jessops stores starts as axe falls on 1,370 jobs
The closure of all 187 Jessops stores will begin today after administrator PwC said the retailer can no longer trade without supplier support.
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NewsFewer promotions lead to Matalan Christmas sales fall
Matalan’s total sales fell 1.5% across the Christmas trading period, following a 4% sales slump in its third quarter, as the retailer cut back on discounting.
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NewsFortnum & Mason posts record month in December as sales jump 17.3%
Upmarket food retailer Fortnum & Mason posted a sales surge of 17.3% in December, the highest monthly level in the retailer’s 305-year history as online sales soared 45%.
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AnalysisJessops timeline: Charting the company's history
A look at the history of camera specialist retailer Jessops which collapsed into administration yesterday.
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NewsJessops collapse blamed on suppliers changing credit terms
Jessops is understood to have filed for administration after suppliers Nikon and Canon changed the credit terms and cut the payment period.
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NewsSuperdrug unveils premium B brand
Superdrug is to launch a premium skincare and make-up brand as it seeks to offer customers more quality products at accessible prices.
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InterviewQ&A: The White Company chief executive Will Kernan
The White Company’s posted strong Christmas trading and also revealed it more than doubled its operating profit to £4.5m in the 53 weeks to March 31. Retail Week speaks to chief executive Will Kernan about how the retailer generated sales growth.
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AnalysisAnalysis: How is Ted Baker consistently delivering growth?
As Ted Baker today revealed a 20.9% surge in retail sales over Christmas, Retail Week takes a look at how the quirky fashion retailer is achieving consistently strong growth.
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NewsTed Baker posts "good" Christmas as retail sales surge 20.9%
Premium fashion brand Ted Baker experienced a 20.9% surge in retail sales over Christmas and has appointed the Football Association’s chairman David Bernstein.
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NewsFood price inflation eases
Food price inflation fell in December as a result of competition in the grocery sector and easing commodity prices.
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NewsJohn Lewis hires Portas' business partner Peter Cross
John Lewis has hired Mary Portas’ business partner Peter Cross as its new director of communications.
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NewsDunelm reports "strong" half-year as it gains market share
Value homewares retailer Dunelm has reported a 2.2% rise in like-for-likes in the 26 weeks to December 29 as it gained market share.
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NewsMajestic Wine posts Christmas like-for-likes up 1.1%
Specialist retailer Majestic Wine revealed like-for-like sales jumped 1.1% across Christmas in a “challenging” market.
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NewsDebenhams posts best ever December sales
Debenhams has posted its highest ever December like-for-like sales, up 5% in the five weeks to January 5.
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NewsChristmas retail like-for-likes edge up 0.3%
Retailers are preparing for a flat trading year after like-for-like sales edged up just 0.3% in the critical December trading period, against a 2.2% increase in the same month the previous year.
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NewsBooths delivers record Christmas
Booths generated a 3.5% surge in like-for-like sales across the Christmas trading period, driven by customers planning ahead.
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NewsDecember spending "disappointing", says Visa Europe
Shopper spend fell 1.7% year-on-year in the crucial December trading period as spending on the high street dipped, according to Visa Europe.
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NewsStruggling HMV in crunch talks with lenders
Entertainment retailer HMV is in crunch talks with its lenders as it attempts to avoid falling into the hands of its banks.
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NewsChinese retailers eye London stores
Chinese retailers are targeting London to open stores this year, as the capital remains a top shopping destination despite the difficult economic outlook.