All articles by Caroline Baldwin – Page 13
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TK Maxx owner TJX profits rise 11% as it unveils plan to raise staff wages
TK Maxx owner TJX reported a rise in fourth-quarter profits as it revealed plans to raise its minimum wage to up to $10.
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Do Tesco’s Google+ consultations signal a move to online personalisation services?
Retail Week investigates whether one-to-one online consultations are an engaging personalisation tool for customers, or simply a marketing stunt.
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Ann Summers' sales surge following launch of Fifty Shades of Grey film
Ann Summers has witnessed a surge in sales as customers bought handcuffs and products featured in new film Fifty Shades of Grey.
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Shop Direct makes head office job cuts as new technology renders roles redundant
Shop Direct has made head office redundancies after implementing new technology which has made some roles obsolete.
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Topps Tiles hires Darren Shapland as chairman retires from the board
Topps Tiles has hired Poundland and Maplin boss Darren Shapland as chairman to replace Michael Jack who is retiring in March.
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Spanish jeweller Uno de 50 to open first UK store in London
The Spanish jeweller Uno de 50 is to launch a 1,250 sq ft store on London’s Regent Street in April this year.
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USC owes creditors £15.2m following its administration
Creditors of Sports Direct-owned fashion retailer USC are owed a total of £15.2m according to a report issued by administrators.
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Analysis
Poundstretcher revamps stores and strategy as it bids to gain market share
Retail Week speaks to Poundstretcher’s managing director Ian York about the discount retailer’s new strategy and expansion plans.
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Burberry sends Twitter users personalised pictures of London Fashion Week show
Burberry is sending Twitter users personalised pictures from its London Fashion Week show if they use a bespoke hashtag.
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Waitrose beats Aldi to win back favourite supermarket accolade
Waitrose has managed to keep customers happy on price and quality to win best supermarket in a consumer poll, only just beating reigning champion Aldi.
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Infographic: Valentine’s Day drives sales at John Lewis
Beauty, lingerie, flowers and bubbles drove sales at John Lewis Partnership’s stores as shoppers spent their cash on loved ones for Valentine’s Day.
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Analysis: Shop Direct launches Very Exclusive site as it seeks to 'democratise' luxury
Shop Direct’s new Very Exclusive site offers consumers a host of luxury brands on credit. Retail Week speaks to chief executive Alex Baldock.
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Topshop forges big data partnership with Twitter for London Fashion Week
Topshop is partnering with Twitter to identify live trends during London Fashion Week, which kicks off on Friday.
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Pandora boss Allan Leighton receives £3.4m payout ahead of mooted Co-op move
Pandora’s Allan Leighton is set to receive DKr34m (£3.4m) from the Danish jewellery retailer before he steps down as chief executive in March.
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Jewellery retailer Pandora reports strong global growth
Jewellery retailer Pandora recorded a 39.5% increase in net profit in 2014, driven by the broadening of its portfolio of products.