All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 53
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NewsGovernment to tackle inconsistent food and drink unit pricing
Consumer affairs minister Jo Swinson has said that changes are needed to food and drinks labels to help shoppers identify the best deals.
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NewsMulberry first-half profits fall as it invests in international growth
Mulberry first-half pre-tax profits dropped 28% to £7.2m as it continued to invest in its international expansion.
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NewsBathstore breaks into the black as it relaunches website
Bathstore is back in the black after its first year under private equity owner Endless and the retailer has relaunched its website.
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NewsAsda to invest £200m in price cuts to close gap on discounters
Grocer Asda is stepping up pressure on its rivals with £200m of price cuts in 2014 as chief executive Andy Clarke vows to “redefine value”.
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NewsUKTI inks tie-up with Chinese online giant Alibaba to support UK retail growth
The UKTI has agreed a tie-up with Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba to help UK retailers launch on its TMall platform, the country’s equivalent of Amazon.
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OpinionComment: Cyber Monday sales set to soar but service levels must be maintained
Online retailers have been braced for Cyber Monday, the busiest online day of the year, and so far it looks to be a bumper one.
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NewsJaeger bolsters management team with chief financial officer hire
Jaeger has bolstered its team with two senior appointments including a chief financial officer.
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AnalysisAo.com: Seven fascinating facts about the white goods retailer
White goods specialist Ao.com’s potential float has thrust it into the spotlight. Retail Week outlines seven interesting facts about the etailer.
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AnalysisVideo: Ao.com's tongue-in-cheek ad campaign
Ao.com launched its first TV advertising earlier this year with a tongue-in-cheek advertising campaign which is helping build brand awareness for the etailer.
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NewsAo.com enjoys strong sales as it broadens range
Ao.com has created a “double-digit” million-pound business by adding small appliances such as vacuum cleaners and coffee machines to its website.
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InterviewInterview: Ao.com founder John Roberts on reinventing white goods retail
John Roberts, founder and chief executive of white goods etailer Ao.com, is frantically preparing for a key event in the etailer’s year.
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NewsBlack Friday dawns as festive spending begins
An online shopping frenzy is expected to start on Black Friday and run into next week, resulting in record etail sales.
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NewsA-wear appoints receiver and warns store closures are 'inevitable'
Fashion retailer A-wear has appointed Kavanagh Fennell as receiver after it failed to exit examinership.
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NewsBurberry's faces legal wrangle over signature check design in China
Burberry has appealed against a decision by the China Trademark Office to cancel trademark protection for its distinctive tartan pattern for leather goods in the country.
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NewsKingfisher profits rise in third quarter as Screwfix sales soar
DIY group Kingfisher’s retail profits edged up 1.7% in constant currency to £271m in its third quarter as like-for-likes increased 1.4%.
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NewsConvenience store giant McColl's eyes float
Convenience store giant McColl’s is the latest retailer to eye a float on the stock market, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsBoohoo.com reveals plans to float early next year
Young fashion etailer Boohoo.com has revealed plans to float in the first quarter of next year.
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NewsFindel narrows losses in first half as turnaround gains pace
Home shopping retailer Findel narrowed its losses in its first half with sales jumping 5.2% as its turnaround plan gathered pace.
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OpinionComment: eBay's festive panto provides shopping inspiration... and fun
Those good people at eBay have a knack at capturing both zeitgeist and Christmas spirit every year.
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NewsDebenhams sets up shop on eBay
Department store Debenhams has set up shop on etail giant eBay as it looks to build its online business.