All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 56
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AnalysisAnalysis: How are etailers investing and innovating to rip down barriers to online shopping?
The quest to make online shopping as quick and convenient as possible has accelerated this year as retailers excelled themselves with slick fulfilment and innovative partnerships.
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NewsArgos predicts click-and-print will become new click-and-collect
Argos digital director Bertrand Bodson predicts that the rise in 3D printing means that customers will be clicking and printing rather than clicking and collect in the next ten years.
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NewsHouse of Fraser pilots click and collect floor in Edinburgh store
House of Fraser has brought its click-and-collect only store concept into one of its full line department stores.
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NewsDebenhams brand mix to move more upmarket after Oxford Street revamp
Debenhams is looking to bring more upmarket brands into its business on the back of its £25m Oxford Street redevelopment.
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AnalysisDebenhams full year results: what the analysts say
Debenhams today revealed that total group sales increased 2.5% during the 52 weeks to 31 August 2013, however pre-tax profit fell 2.7%. Retail Week rounds up reaction to the results.
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NewsDr Martens bought for £300m by private equity firm Permira
Footwear brand and retailer Dr Martens has been acquired by an investment vehicle backed by private equity firm Permira Funds for £300m.
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NewsAsos and Primark still in talks to make online trial work
Asos and Primark have not given up hope on their online trial becoming a long-term arrangement as the pair attempt to make it profitable.
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NewsBoxpark founder takes pop-up business rates plea to Westminster next week
Boxpark founder Roger Wade is set to speak to government next week to encourage it to waive business rates for pop-ups.
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NewsHotter Shoes profits soar after store opening spree
Footwear retailer Hotter Shoes underlying profit jumped 16% in 2012 as it opened 21 new stores over the year.
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NewsSports Direct profit jump shows 'strength of business model'
Sports Direct group profit jumped 19.4% to £199.8m in the nine weeks to September 29 as sales advanced 15.1% to £463.7m.
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AnalysisThe mature womenswear market: What do retailers need to know?
Bonmarché plans to float on AIM and says it is well placed to take advantage of anticipated growth in the mature womenswear market.
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GalleryIn pictures: Oasis launches first celebrity partnership with The Saturdays singer Mollie King
Oasis has today launched its first celebrity partnership with singer Mollie King from girl band The Saturdays.
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NewsMohamed Al Fayed to close online business Cocosa
Cocosa, the luxury fashion site owned by Mohamed Al Fayed, is being wound down.
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NewsEBay buys speedy fulfilment firm Shutl ahead of one hour delivery UK launch
EBay has bought speedy delivery firm Shutl as it aims to extend its ‘eBay Now’ one hour delivery service including launching in the UK in early 2014.
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OpinionAnalysis: Argos is becoming the retailer to watch in multichannel
Argos is shaking off its outdated reputation and is fast regaining its status as the company to watch in multichannel.
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OpinionComment: Apple's removal of HMV's app highlights risks of doing business with rivals
Apple’s removal of the HMV app from its App Store has created more waves than the retailer’s long-awaited digital return itself.
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NewsTotal retail searches rise 12% in third quarter despite desktop decline
Total retail searches increased 12% in the third quarter of 2013 despite a decline in desktop searches, according to the BRC-Google Online Retail Monitor.
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NewsApple removes HMV music app from its App Store
The innovative HMV app that launched last week has been temporarily removed from the iOS App Store by owner Apple despite the tech giant previously approving the app.
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NewsHarrods pays owner bumper dividend as full-year profits edge up
Luxury department store Harrods has paid a £69m dividend to its Qatari owner after group full-year profits edged up 1.8% to £92.5m.
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NewsSeptember footfall dips 2.4% causing pre-Christmas jitters
Footfall in September dropped 2.4% year on year causing pre-Christmas jitters for retailers according to the BRC-Springboard Retail Footfall Monitor.