All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 111
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NewsOpCapita completes acquisition of Comet
Private equity firm OpCapita has completed its acquisition of Comet from electricals group Kesa.
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NewsAsda property chief leaves following shake-up
Asda’s property boss Steve Masters is leaving the grocer following an overhaul of its property and retail development.
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Analysis10 ways to compete with Amazon
Amazon’s sales growth this week showed that the etailer continues to power on. It commands respect from retailers, but its relentless expansion also generates fear. We assess how retailers can best compete with the digital Goliath. Gemma Goldfingle and Alex Lawson report.
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New chairman Clare wins support of suppliers ahead of Comet sale
John Clare, who is due to be appointed Comet chairman tomorrow when OpCapita officially acquires it, has won the support of its major suppliers ahead the sale.
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NewsAmazon widens its sporting range in time for Olympics
Amazon has thrown down the gauntlet to sports specialists as it expands its range in the category in expectation of a spending surge during the Olympics.
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NewsAmazon full year profits plummet as it continues to invest
Online retail giant Amazon revealed a sharp drop in full year profits despite soaring sales.
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InterviewQ&A: Shop Direct chief executive Mark Newton-Jones
During his eight years at Shop Direct, chief executive Mark Newton-Jones has transformed a struggling catalogue retailer into an online giant. As the retail boss reveals his plans to leave Shop Direct, Gemma Goldfingle finds out why it’s time to depart and what the future holds in store.
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NewsConsumer confidence rises in January
Consumer confidence climbed four points to -29 in January’s Gfk NOP’s Consumer Confidence Index.
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NewsLVMH mulls bid for Goldsmiths owner Aurum
Luxury goods group LVMH’s private equity firm is mulling a bid for jewellery group Aurum, which operates Goldsmiths, Mappin & Webb and Watches of Switzerland.
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NewsShop Direct chief executive Newton-Jones to exit
Shop Direct chief executive Mark Newton-Jones is to leave the home shopping giant.
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NewsKaren Millen to expand online offer across Europe
Fashion retailer to launch local language websites in the hope of repeating German sales success.
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NewsDebenhams digital boss exits for Gucci
Debenhams’ digital head Harriet Williams has left the retailer to lead Gucci’s global ecommerce charge.
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NewsIn focus: Foot Locker
Where does the US giant fit into the competitive UK sports retail landscape?
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NewsPrimark optimistic for 2012 after strong sales
The squeeze on consumers will lessen in 2012, directors of Primark’s parent company believe.
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NewsSuperGroup eyes efficiency savings with new warehouse
SuperGroup is to move to a new distribution centre which is set to make its operation more efficient.
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NewsAsda loses new business boss Misra as it plans George Middle East push
Asda has lost another top executive as new business director Arnu Misra exits the business.
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NewsGlasgow Buchanan Street 91% let as Fat Face and Skechers sign up
Retailers including Watches of Switzerland, Skechers and Fat Face have signed up to Land Securities’ Glasgow Buchanan Street development, which is now 90.7%pre-let.
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NewsPrimark Northern Irish workers back call for strike
Primark staff in Northern Ireland have overwhelmingly backed industrial action in protest at the retailer’s attempt to impose a second year of pay freezes.
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NewsPrivate equity firms eye Peacocks
A host of private equity firms are circling collapsed fashion retailer Peacocks.
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