All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 76
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AnalysisDebenhams boss Michael Sharp: profit warning 'does not diminish long term growth prospects'
Department store Debenhams chief executive Michael Sharp insisted today’s shock profit warning was due to a “one-off issue” caused by January’s snowfall, the impact of which will be felt across the high street. Retail Week speaks to Sharp.
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NewsHomewares retailer Textiles Direct heads for administration
Homewares retailer Textiles Direct is understood to have filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator, putting 400 jobs at risk.
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NewsHorse meat: latest round of product tests reveals no further horse DNA
No horse DNA has been found in the latest round of tests on processed meat products sold in UK stores, according to the BRC.
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NewsFormer Tesco US boss Tim Mason poised for UK retail return
Former Tesco US boss Tim Mason is in advanced talks to join Sun European, one of the front runners to buy up-for-sale retailer Dreams.
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NewsSports Direct buys young fashion retailer Republic out of administration
Sportswear giant Sports Direct has confirmed it has acquired young fashion retailer Republic out of administration.
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NewsM-commerce truly arrives in 2012 as sales hit £7.5bn
M-commerce sales hit £7.5bn in 2012, which has been branded the year in which “mobile truly arrived” by internet trade body IMRG.
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NewsAsda launches nappy TV ad as it looks to grab Huggies' share
Asda has launched a TV advert to promote its Little Angels nappy range in a bid to capture the 22% market share up-for-grabs when nappy brand Huggies exits the UK.
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AnalysisIn numbers: Omnichannel strategy - what the leaders think
The ecommerce, multichannel and digital directors from over 50 retailers were surveyed by executive search firm Green Park about their business’ omnichannel strategy. Retail Week summarises the findings.
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NewsMatalan's Hargreaves family eyes Republic as first stores close
The family behind retail giant Matalan is understood to be vying to buy collapsed retailer Republic as administrator Ernst & Young closes the first tranche of its stores.
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NewsSports Direct founder Mike Ashley sells £100m of shares
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has sold £100m worth of shares in the retailer cutting his stake down to 64.4%.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to unveil new green property lease policy
Marks & Spencer is to unveil a new property lease policy which will come with a “green clause” to facilitate better management of the environmental performance of its buildings.
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NewsPrimark rules out retail park expansion despite debut success
Primark finance boss John Bason has ruled out widespread expansion in retail parks despite the success of its Milton Keynes debut.
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NewsFashion retailer Matches hires Pixmania boss Ulric Jerome
Fashion retailer Matches has hired Ulric Jerome, founder of Pixmania, the French online business owned by Dixons, as its chief operating officer.
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NewsTesco ramps up global online business with Thai and Chinese web debut
Tesco is expanding its web business by launching online grocery in Thailand next month, followed by is Chinese internet debut in the spring.
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NewsThorntons first half profits increase as turnaround gains pace
Chocolatier Thorntons first half pre-tax profits before exceptionals jumped £2.2m to £5.3m as sales edged up 2.9% to £133.7m.
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NewsPrimark reports "outstanding" first half as like-for-likes soar 7%
Value fashion retailer Primark’s like-for-likes are expected to soar 7% in its first half to March 2 thanks to weak comparatives and “good trading” over Christmas.
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AnalysisProfile: Chris Matthews, Go Outdoors’ new chief executive
Chris Matthews, the new Go Outdoors boss, should find the UK a breeze having navigated the stormy waters of retail in Greece.
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NewsDebenhams eyes furniture sales jump via catalogue launch
Debenhams is targeting a 50% jump in furniture sales as it launches its biggest ever catalogue this weekend.
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OpinionBlog: Burberry's digital diamond helps it reign supreme
Last week this in this blog section we wrote that Topshop looked set to take the digital innovation crown from Burberry at this week’s London Fashion Week. Well, it looks like we spoke too soon, as Burberry is back with a digital diamond.
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AnalysisTV shopping channels: What retailers need to know
As Argos TV prepares to make its final broadcast, Retail Week looks at the TV shopping market and why Argos decided it was not right for it.