All Retail Week articles in 19 December 2014 – Page 5
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NewsRetail sales growth of 2% forecast for 2015 amid election uncertainty
Political uncertainty in the run-up to the election and fragile consumer confidence are expected to limit retail sales growth in 2015.
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NewsRetailers demand talks with Government over 'fiscally neutral' rates review
Retailers have demanded talks with the Government over the proposed business rates review and its aim of being “fiscally neutral”.
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NewsRetailers optimistic for 2015 and plan to increase investment levels
Retailers are optimistic about their prospects for 2015 and many predict increases in sales and plan to invest more, including in staffing.
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NewsFrozen drives 2.2% rise in entertainment sales in 2014
Sales of video, games and music products rose 2.2% to £5.66bn in 2014, representing the second consecutive year of growth for the sector.
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NewsLush chief executive Andrew Gerrie bows out after 20 years
Lush boss Andrew Gerrie has left the business after 20 years at the helm of the retailer, known as much for its ethics as its bath bombs.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales fall 1.4% in Christmas week
Sales at John Lewis dropped 1.4% to £126.24m in the week to December 27, but soaring demand for click-and-collect helped break records.
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NewsRetail ombudsman service launches to arbitrate consumer disputes
Lawyer Dean Dunham launches a retail ombudsman service designed to resolve disputes between consumers and retailers.
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NewsWHSmith tests joint-branded Cardmarket high street stores
WHSmith is trialling opening its new value greetings card fascia Cardmarket within existing WHSmith stores as it looks to take on budget rivals.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports strong Christmas but boss warns of Black Friday impact
John Lewis has reported strong Christmas sales but boss Andy Street also highlighted the distorted trading patterns of Black Friday.
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NewsTesco, Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury’s to post Christmas sales decline
Three of the traditional powerhouses of the retail sector are all expected to report a Christmas sales slump when they publish their results this week.
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NewsKaren Millen boss Mike Shearwood departs Aurora board as break-up approaches
Karen Millen chief executive Mike Shearwood has stepped down from the Aurora board in a move that could accelerate a break-up of the group.
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OpinionComment: 2015 will be the year online retail gets physical
The year ahead is set to be one in which established online merchants reach for a bigger slice of the physical store market.
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NewsRiver Island fails to pay staff on time following IT glitch
An IT glitch at River Island has led to the high street chain failing to pay its thousands of staff on time.
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NewsAmerican Apparel hires investment bank to weigh up options
American Apparel has hired an investment bank to consider its strategic options including a sale of the company, according to reports.
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OpinionBlog: A new year full of promise – UK retailers going the extra mile
As retailers look to the New Year, Hermes’ Mark Pettit outlines how the company plans to support retailers by investing in innovation.
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NewsAnn Summers falls into the red with £3.6m full-year loss
Ann Summers has plunged into the red with a full-year pre-tax loss of £3.6m and has abandoned plans to sell off its Knickerbox brand.
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NewsSamsung boss calls for collaboration to fulfil 'internet of things' potential
Samsung Electronics chief executive BK Yoon has called for industry-wide collaboration to help fulfil the internet of things’ full potential.
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NewsThe Works drives Christmas sales growth as it holds off from 'heavy discounting'
The Works has increased like-for-like sales by 6% over Christmas while maintaining its margins as it held off from “heavy discounting”.
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NewsAnalysis: Can partnerships solve the issues created by large store estates?
As Sainsbury’s and Argos team up to make better use of their store estates, Retail Week looks at the deal’s prospects of success.
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NewsNeiman Marcus names Michael Kliger as Mytheresa president
Michael Kliger has been appointed as president of Mytheresa.com and the Theresa flagship store in Munich.