All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 141
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NewsGap sales up in November but international suffers slight drop
US fashion giant Gap’s like-for-like sales rose 4% in November but its international arm, which includes UK sales, was down 1%.
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NewsArgos ad banned for misleading delivery claims
An Argos advert promoting its home delivery service has been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority for being misleading to potential customers.
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NewsHalfords trials selling salt
Car accessories and bikes retailer Halfords is trialling selling salt as the big freeze sets in.
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NewsAsos launches graduate collections
Asos is launching two graduate collections on Friday through its new MA}ke initiative.
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NewsFindel profits up as it seeks to raise £80m through rights issue
Mulitchannel specialists Findel operating profits more than doubled from £0.9m to £1.9m in its home shopping arm in the 26 weeks to October 1.
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Online sales set to surge today as Mega Monday begins
Today is predicted to be one of the busiest internet shopping days according to retail experts as the Christmas shopping season begins in earnest.
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NewsBlack Friday sales edge higher in US
Black Friday, the post-Thanksgiving US sales day, has seen a slight rise in sales compared to last year according to early reports.
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NewsLocal authorities must stop raising parking charges says BRC
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has renewed calls for cash-strapped councils to stop increasing parking charges which are harming high street sales.
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NewsAsos selects best boutiques for launch of Marketplace venture
Asos launched its Marketplace website on Tuesday, and said the venture has little in common with similar offerings such as eBay’s.
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AnalysisMike Barnes
Signet’s incoming chief executive joins on Wednesday. He keeps a low profile, but those that know him warn he should not be underestimated.
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NewsEtailers primed for Mega Monday sales
Etailers are gearing up for Mega Monday, the busiest online shopping day of the year. Trade body IMRG expects year-on-year sales to increase 16% that day.
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NewsRetail sales rise in November
Year-on-year retail sales were higher in November for the fifth consecutive month according to the CBI’s Distributive Trades survey.
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NewsValentino for Gap launches on Saturday
Valentino’s collection with high-street retailer Gap will launch in its London flagship store this Saturday.
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NewsGrocers' country of origin labelling to be expanded across supply chain
New guidelines on country of origin labelling have been published today which aim to roll out the approach taken by grocers across the entire food chain.
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NewsAsos Marketplace goes live
Online fashion giant Asos has launched its Marketplace site which enables customers, boutiques and designers to sell through its website.
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NewsSignet post strong Q3 performance despite dip in UK sales
Retail jewellery giants Signet reported like-for-likes up 7.2% across the Group despite a slight dip in UK sales in its third quarter results.
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NewsAsos launches free Christmas season delivery
Fashion etailer Asos will provide free delivery to all customers worldwide throughout the Christmas shopping season.
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NewsScotts & Co. acquires multichannel retailer Artigiano
Multichannel fashion retailer Scotts & Co. has acquired catalogue and online businesses Artigiano and Spirito di Artigiano.
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NewsNext to open stores with garden centres
Next is to open stores with garden centres attached as part of its plan for bigger stores to sell its full range of products, including garden furniture and outdoor products.