All articles by Caroline Baldwin – Page 12
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Content and commerce converge to generate sales for M&S.com
Integrating content within Marks & Spencer’s ecommerce site has finally paid off for the retailer, despite a very rocky start to the website relaunch last year.
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Mike Ashley refuses to be questioned by MPs over USC administration
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley has rejected a request by Scottish MPs to be questioned over the administration of his 28 USC stores.
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Analysis: Is there room for more fashion retailers – even if it’s George Davies?
Yet another fashion retailer is set to join the fashion fray. But is there enough room for new entrants such as FG4 and Pep & Co?
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TK Maxx and HomeSense owner TJX records $325m full-year profit in Europe
TX Maxx owner TJX Europe’s profits increased 15% to $325m (£211.5m) this year.
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McColl’s demonstrates strength of convenience as it posts strong first quarter
McColl’s Retail Group has posted an increase in profits and revenue in its first full-year trading figures since its IPO last February.
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Wickes' 2014 profits jump 22.7% as transformation programme kicks in
Travis Perkins’ consumer arm, which largely consists of Wickes, has reported its adjusted operating profit increased 22.7% to £77m.
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At a glance: Game's new £20m acquisition Multiplay
Game Digital has acquired British video gaming business Multiplay for £20m, but what is it? Retail Week looks at its vital statistics
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Interview
Q&A: Ted Baker founder Ray Kelvin on how the retailer made it big in the US
After beating thousands of brands to win Nordstrom’s Partner in Excellence award, Retail Week speaks to Ted Baker’s founder about its US success.
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Next legend George Davies launches fashion retailer FG4 in the UK
George Davies, the entrepreneur who helped create Next, Per Una and George at Asda, is poised to open fashion retailer FG4 in the UK.
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Marks & Spencer unveils China expansion as Asia boss steps down
Marks & Spencer has unveiled plans for further expansion in China on the same morning it was revealed its head of Asia quit the retailer.
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TK Maxx airs its first ever Red Nose Day TV advert
TK Maxx aired its first ever TV advert for Red Nose Day during the week, starring singer Lily Allen wearing a charity T-shirt.
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IBM Watson personalisation supercomputer now available for commercial use
IBM has made its Watson supercomputer available for developers and retailers to use in analysing data streams.
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Target security costs reached $162m following 2013 data breach
Target has revealed its 2013 security breach, which compromised customer data, has cost the business $162m (£105m).
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UK is best market in the world for omnichannel retailing, says Bob Willett
The UK is making strides compared with the rest of the world when it comes to joining up retail channels, according to industry veteran Bob Willett.
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Co-op drafts in finance chief and reveals new heads of IT and communications
The Co-operative Group has confirmed that it has hired a new chief financial officer, but cannot reveal their name due to confidentiality clauses.
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There is still room in the UK for the four big grocers, says Sir Terry Leahy
Former Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy said he still believes there is room in the UK grocery market for the big four supermarkets.
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Infographic: John Lewis reports strong sales, while Waitrose lags
Department store retailer John Lewis recorded an increase in sales in the week to February 21, with a strong performance from home and fashion.
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Boots creates new director of retail role to replace director of stores Karl Crane
Boots director of stores Karl Crane is to step down and his role will be absorbed by a new director of retail position.
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House of Fraser to ask suppliers for 20% discount on orders
House of Fraser is introducing a buying scheme that will seek discounts of up to 20% from suppliers if the retailer ups the size of wholesale orders.
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Countrywide Farmers reports increase in half-year sales
Rural supplies retailer Countrywide Farmers recorded a like-for-like sales increase of 2.2% to £138.8m in the six months to November 30, 2014.