All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 142
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NewsH&M opens first South East Asia store
H&M is to open its first store in south east Asia in central Singapore next year.
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NewsSchuh secures cash for buyout and expansion
Footwear retailer Schuh has secured a refinancing package from Lloyds Banking Group to buy out shares from two retiring shareholders and fund expansion plans.
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AnalysisWeathering the fashion costs storm
With cost increases across materials, shipping and labour, are rising prices the only way for retailers to protect profit?
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Retail sales edge up in October, says ONS
Retail sales edged up modestly in October, according to the Office of National Statistics.
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NewsLittlewoods launches Coleen Rooney collection
Face of Littlewoods Coleen Rooney has launched her debut fashion collection with the online and home shopping retailer.
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NewsGoogle's fashion website launches in US today
Online giant Google has moved into fashion with today’s US launch of Boutiques.com, a website and virtual designer store.
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NewsFocus in talks with retailers about store disposals
The private-equity owner of Focus is understood to be sounding out other retailers about selling off some of the DIY chain’s stores to fund investment in new store formats.
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NewsLloyds Development Capital joins pack chasing Blacks
Lloyds Development Capital has held talks with Blacks Leisure over a potential acquisition, according to reports.
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Redcats acquires French plus size etailer
Redcats has acquired French website castaluna.com in a bid to expand its European business.
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NewsJD Sports sales edge up
JD Sports Fashion said sales have marginally increased and profit margins have been maintained since its last update in September.
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NewsAsda to create 7,500 jobs next year
Supermarket giant Asda will be create 7,500 jobs in the UK next year, half of which will come from new store openings.
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NewsLand Securities raises rental charges as retailers look to grow
Landlord Land Securities’ rental values increased 1.1% across its portfolio as it benefited from an improving property market.
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NewsAmazon drops controversial e-book after boycott threat
Amazon has withdrawn its controversial ‘guide to paedophilia’ e-book after a social network campaign from outraged consumers.
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NewsGap opens first Chinese stores
Gap’s first store in China has opened today as the US retailer begins its assault on the lucrative Chinese market.