All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 126
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NewsOwn-label stimulates growth at House of Fraser
House of Fraser has reported an 8% rise in sales for its second quarter with a surge in sales of own-label collections fuelling the growth.
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NewsAshley ups stake in Blacks
Speculation is growing that Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley is targetting a takeover of rival Blacks as the sportswear tycoon increases his stake in the struggling outdoor retailer.
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NewsRetail administrations rise 8% in second quarter
The number of retail administrations increased 8% year-on-year in the second quarter.
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NewsMoonpig sold to Photobox in £120m deal
Online greetings card retailer Moonpig has been snapped up by digital photo service Photobox for £120m.
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NewsMothercare migrates away from Amazon to revamp its website
Mothercare is to abandon the Amazon ecommerce platform it uses, leaving the online giant with no big UK retailer customers for its third-party services after 2013.
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NewsWade-Gery appoints number two to bolster online business
Former Dixons and John Lewis man David Walmsley joins M&S to spearhead multichannel sales drive
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NewsAsos drives global sales with further overseas site launches
Asos will launch its next tranche of international websites in September as it seeks to further drive overseas sales.
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NewsAllders goes national again with website
Department store Allders launched a transactional website this week, which chief executive Andrew MacKenzie said could turn over more than its high street store in the next three years.
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NewsBrand Cellar to revive Dewhurst butchers brand
Brand Cellar, a company set up to relaunch some of Britain’s best known names, is to revive the famous butchers Dewhurst brand.
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NewsRobert Dyas non-exec chairman Geoff Brady joins Albemarle & Bond board
Robert Dyas non-exec chairman Geoff Brady has joined the board of pawnbroker Albemarle & Bond.
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NewsEvans Cycles profits dip as it invests in expansion
Evans Cycles profits dipped in its last financial year, despite a sales rise, as it invested in expansion.
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News£8.5m venture capital boost for etail group Worldstores
Venture firms Advent and Balderton Capital have ploughed £8.5m into online retailer Worldstores.
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NewsPrivate equity firms bid for American Golf
A number of private equity firms have tabled bids for golf specialists American Golf which is up for sale for £80m.
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NewsMobile retail searches soar 216% in the second quarter
Mobile retail searches soared by 216% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2011 as the boom in online shopping continued.
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NewsH&M like-for-likes drop 4% in June
Swedish fashion giant H&M’s like-for-likes sales dropped 4% in June.
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AnalysisSunday trading hours
The extension of Sunday Trading hours currently being tabled is aimed at taking advantage of retailing opportunities during the Olympics.
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NewsFlying Brands enters personalised cards market as it looks to broaden its offer
Multichannel retailer Flying Brands has entered the personalised card market as it looks to broaden its offer.
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NewsAsos sales soar 69% in its first quarter
Online fashion giant Asos retail sales grew 69% in its first quarter.
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NewsTheo Fennell seeks international boss
Upmarket jeweller Theo Fennell wants to double international sales in its current financial year and is seeking a new boss to drive strategy.
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NewsSports Direct staff in line for £87.5m pay-out
Sports Direct staff are in line for a pay bonanza this week as £87.5m is set to be dished out under its staff incentive scheme.