All articles by Emily Seares – Page 9
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Zavvi to give managers power with local move
Entertainment group Zavvi is poised to hand back power to store managers as it sets out its plans to run the 125-store chain as an independent retailer.
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The Sun launches online shop
News Group Digital has launched an online price-comparison shopping portal for bestselling newspaper The Sun.
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Woolies warns of toy shortages at Christmas
Children’s Christmas wishes could be shattered this year, as Woolworths admitted it could run out of some of this year’s must-have toys two weeks before the big day.
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Sainsbury's sales climb
Sainsbury’s revealed second-quarter sales rose 4.7 per cent (excluding fuel), in line with company expectations.
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Clinton Cards prelims impress
Clinton Cards has posted preliminary results ahead of City expectations.
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Goldsmiths watch sales set to drive record profits
Jeweller Goldsmiths has forecast record profits this year on the back of booming sales, especially of watches.
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Food drives shop price rise
High street price inflation increased slightly in September, with overall prices 0.4 per cent per cent higher than a year ago, the same year-on-year rise in August, according to the BRC Shop Price Index (SPI).
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Mixed fortunes for Goldsmiths
Jeweller Goldsmiths revealed operating profits were up last year, despite pre-tax losses, according to accounts filed at Companies House.
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Asos sales soar
Online fashion retailer Asos revealed sales rocketed 80 per cent in the six months to September 30, propelled by a strong performance in womenswear, menswear, lingerie and swimwear.
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Game revamps online offer as profits revive
Game Group has relaunched its web site with an Argos-style Click and Collect service, in an attempt to drive customers into its stores.
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Profits falls at Swedish furniture giant Ikea
Profits at Swedish furniture giant Ikea slid 8 per cent to 67.9 million in the year to August 31, 2006, according to accounts filed at Companies House. Sales rose 2 per cent to 1.09 billion for the year.
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H and M sales climb in August
Fashion retailer's sales increase 11 per cent, while its store count continues to rise
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Monceau Fleurs poised to make UK debut
French discount florist plans to take on grocers with up to 50 shops
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Challenges ahead as Virgin becomes Zavvi
Virgin Megastores managing director Simon Douglas has admitted that rebranding Virgin Megastores to Zavvi will pose challenges for the retailer. This week, Virgin Megastores was sold as part of a management buy-out led by managing director Simon Douglas and finance director Steve Peckham. Douglas conceded that the Virgin name has ...