All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 59
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AnalysisAnalysis: Reporting season provides retail health check
Some of retail’s biggest names have updated on their performance, giving an insight into their outlook on shopper trends, the high street and the economy.
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NewsShop Direct hires first customer director to drive personalisation strategy
Littlewoods and Very owner Shop Direct has hired its first customer director who will help drive its aim of developing the world’s best personalised website.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales heat up as temperature drops
John Lewis sales jumped 14.1% to £74.8m in its week to September 14, which it finds “very encouraging for the crucial months ahead”.
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NewsOFT accuses John Lewis, Debenhams and House of Fraser of price-fixing bras
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has accused John Lewis, Debenhams and House of Fraser of colluding with a leading sports bra brand to fix prices.
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NewsAsos UK's revival down to self-help not economy, says Robertson
Asos’ soaring UK sales are down to self-help rather than any improvement in the economy, according to boss Nick Robertson.
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NewsJD to take on Sports Direct in Oxford Street showdown
A fierce battle in sportswear is set to take centre stage on Oxford Street as JD Sports eyes a new flagship store to rival Sports Direct’s landmark opening on the famous shopping street.
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NewsIn pictures: Kathmandu to launch commuter targeted ad campaign as part of rebrand
Outdoor retailer Kathmandu will next week launch a new campaign targeting commuters fed up with the rat race as part of a rebrand of the outdoor specialist.
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NewsJD's sports stores sparkle as first-half profits soar to £10m
JD Sports Fashion’s pre-tax profits before exceptionals jumped from £2.9m to £10m in its half year as earnings soared at its sports fascia.
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NewsThe Hut Group targets 50% overseas sales by 2014 as it mulls IPO
Half of fast-growing etail group The Hut’s sales are set to come from overseas by the beginnning of 2014 as it continues to mull an IPO.
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NewsEtailer Mobile Fun's full-year sales rise 15%
Mobile phone accessories etailer Mobile Fun’s full-year sales jumped 14.7% to £11.5m driven by its international roll-out.
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NewsMoonpig owner Photobox full-year EBITDA jumps 19%
Online retail group Photobox, owner of greetings card etailer Moonpig, EBITDA jumped 19% to £19.7m as sales increased 13.3% to £147.6m in its year to April 30.
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NewsFailed town centre retail focus has added £1,000 a year to cost of living, study shows
The Policy Exchange has called for retail powers to be removed from failing councils to allow competition to improve the shopping experience.
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NewsPrimark pledges Rana Plaza aid while two-thirds of retailers shun compensation talks
Primark has pledged further short-term financial aid to the victims of the Rana Plaza factory collapse as two-thirds of retailers shun compensation talks.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales jump 9.2% as autumn approaches
John Lewis sales jumped 9.2% to £70.2m in the week to September 7 as customers’ thoughts turned towards autumn.
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GalleryIn pictures: Reebok opens first UK store and plots six more before Christmas
Reebok has opened the doors to its first UK store in Covent Garden and intends to open six more before Christmas.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Next boss Lord Wolfson on retail’s hot topics
As bellwether Next unveils a 8.2% jump in pre-tax profits to £271.8m, its well respected boss Lord Wolfson gives his thoughts on the big issues in retail.
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NewsImproved roads and cheap parking will save the high street, says Next boss Wolfson
Next boss Lord Wolfson believes improved road access and cheap parking is key to resuscitating the UK’s struggling high streets and branded other initiatives as pointless gimmicks.
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NewsOcado sales surge 16.4% in third quarter
Ocado sales surged 16.4% to £189.2m in its third quarter as order numbers increased.
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NewsMorrisons first half pre-tax profits plunge as like-for-likes dip
Morrisons pre-tax profit plunged 22.1% to £344m in its first half as the grocer invested in reducing pricing, increased marketing and entering new channels.
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NewsNext first-half profits jump as it cuts markdown sales
Next’s pre-tax profit rose 8.2% to £271.8m in its first half to July 27 as markdown sales reduced by 13%.