All articles by Tiffany Holland – Page 64
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NewsConsumer confidence hits 18-month high in November
Consumer confidence rose to an 18-month high in November as the GfK NOP Index jumped eight points unexpectedly.
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NewsDixons' Sebastian James says "structurally unsound" deal caused Comet collapse
Collapsed Comet failed due to a “structurally unsound” sale to OpCapita and its lack of investment in online technology, Dixons Retail chief executive Sebastian James said.
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NewsJohn Lewis posts record Saturday driven by Black Friday
John Lewis sales surged 11% last week to £109.6m driven by promotions across Black Friday, the Countdown to Christmas event and price-matching activity.
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NewsSupermarkets take action to tackle price-cut concerns through OFT initiative
Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons are among a group of supermarkets that have committed themselves to tackling concerns over food and drink promotions through an initiative with the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).
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NewsAnalysis: Gap UK faces fierce competition
Despite 25 years in the UK, the US fashion giant has struggled to find its gap in the market.
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Poundland extends food offer
Variety single-price retailer Poundland has extended its food offer by adding 100 new grocery lines, increasing competition for the grocers.
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NewsNovember retail sales jump to highest level since June
November retail sales rose at their fastest pace since June this year, data from the CBI Distributive Trades Survey shows.
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NewsEnterprise Zone investment to boost innovation at Boots
Larger research and development site will provide extra capacity to realise retailer’s US ambitions.
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AnalysisCyber Monday: What do retailers need to know?
Cyber Monday falls next week and is forecast to be the busiest online shopping day of the year. Retailers need to prepare for a surge in traffic and orders.
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NewsEBay to launch social media pop-up store
EBay is opening a social media-led pop-up shop on Friday on what the retailer expects to be its busiest online shopping weekend.
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NewsPhase Eight to open first West End store
Womenswear retailer Phase Eight will unveil its first West End store in February showcasing a new store design.
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NewsEvans Cycles unveils Sir Chris Hoy as brand ambassador
Six-time Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy has been unveiled as Evans Cycles’ new brand ambassador.
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NewsPoundworld profits tumble as it invests in stores
Value retailer Poundworld’s pre-tax profit slumped 28% to £2.8m last year as as it invested in new stores and distribution.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership appoints first customer insight director
The John Lewis Partnership has hired its first customer insight director to increase understanding of shopper behavior across John Lewis and Waitrose.
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NewsGovernment to propose ban on multibuy alcohol deals
Government will this week propose a minimum price for alcohol and a ban on multibuy deals for beer and wine.
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News£3.5bn of Christmas sales to be shaped by smartphones
Christmas sales influenced or purchased via smartphones will hit £3.5bn, says research from advisory firm Deloitte.
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NewsTK Maxx circles 25 Comet stores
Discount fashion outlet TK Maxx has joined the race to secure a package of Comet stores, as administrator Deloitte prepares to close another 14 by the end of the week.
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NewsSecond round bids for B&M Bargains expected next week
Second round bids for value retailer B&M Bargains are expected by the end of next week, it is understood.
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AnalysisBlack Friday: What do retailers need to know?
Retailers are offering more Black Friday deals than ever before. Retail Week takes a look at how UK retailers are taking advantage of the US shopping frenzy.
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NewsBidder poised to take 140 Comet stores
A bidder has tabled a bid to take on for 140 stores from collapsed electricals retailer Comet.