All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 64
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NewsSchuh ramps up London presence with three new store signings
Footwear retailer Schuh is ramping up its presence in London as it signs for three new stores in the capital.
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NewsSainsbury's to appeal ASA decision on Tesco Price Promise
Sainsbury’s is to appeal the Advertising Standards Authority’s decision that Tesco’s Price Promise claims are fair and is considering taking the fight to the courts.
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NewsThe Co-op overhauls own-brand food range to drive sales recovery
The Co-operative Group is overhauling its own-brand food range to help put its food business back on track.
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NewsEasyjet founder to take on Aldi and Lidl with budget grocer EasyFoodstore.com
EasyJet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou is set to take on discount supermarkets Aldi and Lidl with the launch of his own budget food business.
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AnalysisProfile: Fenn Wright Manson and Nicole Farhi's new owner, Maxine Hargreaves-Adams
After cutting her teeth at the family firm, the Matalan heiress is making a name for herself in luxury after buying Fenn Wright Manson and now Nicole Farhi.
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NewsJack Wills online boss Graham Morrell to depart as digital director joins
Jack Wills’ global head of e-commerce Graham Morrell is to depart after less than a year in the role, as the preppy fashion retailer drafts in a global digital director.
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NewsJ Crew begins fit out of menswear store ahead of UK debut
US casualwear retailer J Crew has begun fitting out its new menswear store ahead of its much-anticipated UK debut in November.
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NewsTesco trials tyre fitting service at Bletchley Extra store
Tesco is testing a tyre fitting service at its Bletchley Extra store as it looks to expand the offer at its shops for online customers.
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NewsGame on the hunt for Christmas pop-up stores
Game is on the hunt for a raft of pop-up stores to capitalise on a predicted video game console buying frenzy this Christmas.
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NewsHeat wave helps boost fashion retailers’ fortunes
Fashion sales have sizzled in the heat, providing a boost to under-pressure clothing retailers before autumn ranges hit stores.
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NewsWickes first-half sales hit by weather but profits jump 7.3%
Travis Perkins’ consumer arm, which largely comprises Wickes, experienced a fall in first-half like-for-likes owing to poor spring weather, but profits jumped 7.3% to £29.5m.
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NewsMothercare hires ex-Play.com director Ryan Murray as ELC trading director
Mothercare has hired former Play.com director Ryan Murray as its new trading director for the Early Learning Centre (ELC) chain.
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NewsAmazon scraps free delivery on some items under £10
Amazon has scrapped free delivery on some products worth less than £10 in a sign that it may finally be focusing on improving profitability.
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NewsFindel sales increase 3.9% in first quarter
Findel sales edged up 3.9% in the first quarter driven by a revenue jump at mail order business Express Gifts in the 16 weeks to July 23.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Retailers prepare to capitalise on royal baby bonanza
The wait is over. The royal baby has finally arrived – retailers can ditch any plans for pink memorabilia and push forward with their plans to capitalise on the birth of Kate and Wills’ son. Retail Week looks at who’s doing what.
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NewsFat Face to launch in US as full-year profits rocket
Fashion retailer Fat Face is to launch in the US as it posted a 29% jump in EBITDA over its year to June 1.
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NewsTesco launches in-store kiosk trial for F+F clothing range
Tesco has launched transactional kiosks for its F+F clothing range in its shops to make its full collection available to shoppers in store.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales fall as shoppers opt for sunshine and sport
John Lewis sales fell 8.7% to £64.2m in the week to July 13 as sunshine and sport, not shopping, were at the forefront of consumers’ minds.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Shop Direct to focus on personalisation to become a "world-class digital retailer"
Under new chief executive Alex Baldock, home shopping group Shop Direct plans to develop a world-class digital offer.
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NewsJohn Lewis retail director Andrew Murphy appointed chair of UK China Visa Alliance
John Lewis retail director Andrew Murphy has been appointed chairman of lobby group the UK China Visa Alliance (UKCVA).