All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 74
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NewsB&Q owner Kingfisher posts full-year profits plunge
Kingfisher full-year group pre-tax profits plunged 11% to £715m in its year to January 31 as wet weather hindered sales in the UK.
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News4G to boost retail spend by £1.8bn a year, says eBay
The arrival of universal 4G in Britain could boost the retail economy by around £1.8bn a year, according to new research by online giant eBay.
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NewsLaura Ashley puts squeeze on suppliers with price cut demands
Furniture and fashion retailer Laura Ashley has been accused of squeezing its suppliers by support group the Forum of Private Business.
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NewsCath Kidston plots Spanish concession expansion
Kitsch retailer Cath Kidston is in talks to roll out concession stores in Spain, which will be its first step into continental Europe.
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NewsBlockbuster acquired by restructuring firm Gordon Brothers
Restructuring firm Gordon Brothers Europe has bought DVD rental retailer Blockbuster out of administration, taking 264 stores.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can fashion retailers blame it on the weatherman?
When Debenhams rolled out the weather excuse earlier this month when issuing a profit warning, the industry scoffed and its share price plummeted.
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NewsLand Securities' Buchanan Street extension opens in Glasgow
Land Securities has opened its Buchanan Street development in Glasgow today, following the debut of its Trinity Leeds centre yesterday.
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NewsDepartment store Debenhams hires Argos multichannel director
Debenhams has poached Argos ecommerce boss Ross Clemmow to replace Simon Forster who exited late last year.
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NewsMoss Bros pre-tax profits rise to £3m but sales slow in 2013
Menswear retailer Moss Bros’ full-year pre-tax profits jumped £2.1m to £3m but sales have slowed in the first weeks of its current year.
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NewsWaitrose poaches Ocado executive to become omnichannel boss
Waitrose has poached a senior Ocado executive to become its first head of omnichannel delivery as the grocer aims to offer a seamless customer experience across all of its channels.
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NewsOnline, not stores, key to overseas growth, says Next boss
Next has shunned opening stores overseas in favour of pushing its online operation as it prepares to launch its Chinese website this year.
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NewsHilco sole bidder for collapsed HMV as deal nears
Restructuring firm Hilco remains the only bidder in the frame for collapsed entertainment retailer HMV as its future looks to be determined in the next few days.
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NewsRetail sales volumes jump 3.3% in February, says ONS
Retail sales jumped 3.3% by volume year-on-year in February, according to the ONS, with department stores the star performer.
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NewsNext full-year profits soar 9% as new year gets off to slow start
Next pre-tax underlying profit jumped 9% to £622m over the year against a 3.1% sales jump, however, the new year has got off to a slow start.
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AnalysisTesco’s acquisition of Giraffe: What do retailers need to know?
Last week Tesco snapped up restaurant chain Giraffe. So what are its plans for the group, and are more acquisitions on the cards?
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GalleryIn pictures: Trinity Leeds shopping centre opens for business
Trinity Leeds, the only major UK shopping centre to launch this year, has opened for business this morning in Leeds city centre.
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Superdrug to stock Ann Summers sex toys in-store
Health and beauty retailer Superdrug is to start stocking Ann Summers sex toys in its stores as the erotic retailer becomes more mainstream.
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NewsBudget 2013: Body blow to retailers as Chancellor ignores pleas to freeze business rates
Chancellor George Osborne has struck a body blow to retailers by ignoring pleas to freeze business rates.
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NewsUrban Outfitters signs up for first East Midlands store
US fashion retailer Urban Outfitters has signed for a new 14,500 sq ft store at the Victoria Centre in Nottingham.
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NewsAsos womenswear "on fire" as sales soar in second quarter
A revitalisted womenswear offer has stimulated a sales jump at online fashion giant Asos.