All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 120
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NewsAsda and Morrisons launch new offensives in grocery war
Two of the UK’s biggest supermarkets, Asda and Morrisons, have launched new initiatives to woo customers into store.
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NewsOnline retail searches rise 35% in the third quarter
Total retail searches rose at the fastest rate this year during the quarter to September at 35% as thrify Brits scoured the web for a bargain.
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NewsHarrods profits soar as it breaks £1bn sales barrier
Luxury department store Harrods profits soared 39% to £108.3m in its year to January 29.
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NewsBrand expertise key for new Mothercare chief
Maternity specialist likely to go beyond traditional retail skillset as it seeks Gordon’s successor.
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AnalysisMothercare in crisis: What do retailers need to know?
After a profits warning and the departure of chief executive Ben Gordon, where does the retailer go from here?
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NewsIn focus: Waterstone’s
Can new managing director James Daunt protect the bookseller from the digital onslaught?
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NewsWatches of Switzerland launches transactional website
Jewellery group Aurum has launched a transactional website for its Watches of Switzerland brand.
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News40% of online shoppers make at least one purchase per week
40% of online shoppers in the UK made at least one online purchase per week over the last quarter.
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NewsFigleaves in profit but N Brown warns confidence is waning
N Brown’s etail lingerie business Figleaves has made a half-year profit for the first time in its history, but the home shopping fashion group faces an uphill battle until the end of the year as consumer confidence deteriorates.
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NewsReiss can be a global brand, says Sharma
Reiss’ overseas business will outgrow its UK operation in the next three to four years, according to its new international director Sanjay Sharma.
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NewsSainsbury's aims to double British-sourced food sales by 2020
Sainsbury’s is aiming to double the amount of British-sourced food it sells by 2020.
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NewsMothercare chief executive Ben Gordon to exit
Mothercare chief executive Ben Gordon is to leave the struggling retailer by mutual consent with its board.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches French website
Marks & Spencer has returned to France with the launch of its new website in the country.
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NewsSix new retailers sign up to Springfields Outlet
Six new retailers have taken space in the Springfields Outlet in Spalding, Lincolnshire.
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NewsQVC opens pop-up shop in London
TV shopping giant QVC has opened a diamond pop-up shop in Hatton Garden today to promote its Diamonique collection.
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NewsN Brown warns of declining consumer sentiment despite profit jump
Home shopping group N Brown’s pre-tax profit swelled 5.9% in its half year but it warned of dampening consumer sentiment.
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NewsJaeger rolls out first menswear standalone store
Premium retailer Jaeger will swing open the doors of its first men’s standalone store in Canary Wharf next month.
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Brand Alley sales soar 70% this year
Private Sales etailer Brand Alley has posted a 70% sales increase in the first nine months of this year
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NewsTesco overhauls its retailing services division
Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke is overhauling its £4bn retailing services division which includes its banking, mobile and online operations.
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NewsMalcolm Walker in talks with Blackstone to back Iceland bid
Iceland chief executive Malcolm Walker has held talks with private equity giant Blackstone about backing his bid for the frozen food retailer.