All Retail Week articles in February 21 2014 – Page 6
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NewsOpCapita boss Henry Jackson steps down from Game role
Controversial OpCapita boss Henry Jackson, is stepping down from Capitex Holdings, the firm that controls Game, ahead of its potential IPO.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales jump 7.3% over the half term week
John Lewis benefitted from half term footfall, as demand for products aimed at children helped drive a sales rise of 7.3% in the week to February 22.
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AnalysisInnovation watch: Urban Outfitters app boosts engagement with teenagers
The UO app from fashion retailer Urban Outfitters aims to keep the company connected to teenage consumers and build the brand’s relevance to changing lifestyles.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Maplin, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis Partnership and more
Retail news round-up on March 3, 2014: Maplin up for sale, M&S hires Next Sourcing gurus, Warren Buffet cuts Tesco stake, John Lewis Partnership to slash annual staff bonus and more.
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NewsMaplin up for sale as owner Montagu eyes £200m exit
Electronics retailer Maplin is up for sale as private equity owner Montagu eyes a £200m exit from the business after ten years.
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NewsWarren Buffett slashes stake in troubled Tesco by a quarter
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has cut his stake in Tesco by more than a quarter which could knock confidence in its turnaround plan.
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NewsThorntons profits jump as FMCG outgrows retail sales
Chocolatier Thorntons pre-tax profit jumped from £4.9m to £7.2m in its first half as its FMCG division outgrew retail sales.
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NewsUniqlo owner Fast Retailing mulls $5bn bid for J Crew
Japanese giant Fast Retailing, which owns Uniqlo, is mulling a bid for US fashion retailer J Crew, which could value it at $5bn.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Pets at Home, Harris + Hoole, Carphone Warehouse
Retail news round-up on March 4, 2014:Pets at Home owner KKR could reap over £200m from float, Tesco coffee shop chain Harris+ Hoole to double store count, Carphone Warehouse fined in Ireland for sending spam text messages, and Crew Clothing hires Amy Bastow as commercial director
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AnalysisAnalysis: Six great retail ideas from Mobile World Congress
The Mobile World Congress showcases the most exciting developments in mobile technology, some of which could have a profound impact on retail. By Katie Deighton
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on shop prices, PowaTag and Boohoo.com
Retail news round-up on March 5, 2014: Shop prices fall at fastest rate for seven years; app technology PowaTag is launched; and Boohoo.com sets flotation price