All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 81
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NewsThe Co-operative Food like-for-likes edge up 2.2% over Christmas
The Co-operative Food like-for-likes edge up 2.2% over Christmas, which were driven by its convenience stores, as sales growth continued through the second half of 2012.
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NewsOcado sales surge over Christmas period and fourth quarter
Online grocer Ocado experienced a sales surge of 14.2% to £91.6m in the six weeks to January 6 on the back of soaring fourth quarter revenue, which jumped 12.4%.
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NewsHalfords like-for-likes flat over Christmas as it ups profit forecast
Halfords retail like-for-likes remained flat in the 15 weeks to January 11 as the cycle and car parts specialist upgraded its profit forecast for the year.
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NewsUPDATED: HMV suspends shares and confirms administration beckons
Entertainment retailer HMV has suspended its shares and revealed it is set to call in Deloitte, as it filed a notice of intent to appoint an administrator.
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NewsRiver Island owners take stake in The Hut Group ahead of IPO
The family behind fashion retailer River Island has invested in The Hut Group. The investment is set to fund further acquisitions for the online retail group.
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NewsShoppers flock to Amazon site despite tax scandal
Shoppers ignored Amazon’s corporate tax wrangle and visited its website in their droves in the run-up to Christmas as UK traffic surged 49% year-on-year in December.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Shop Direct's digital investment pays off over Christmas
Online giant Shop Direct, owner of brands including Littlewoods, Very and Isme, joined the roster of Christmas retail winners yesterday when it posted a 5% jump in festive sales.
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NewsM-commerce drives 5% Christmas sales growth at Shop Direct
Shop Direct sales jumped 5% in the six weeks to December 29 driven by mobile commerce.
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NewsJD Sports sales rise but Blacks has “disappointing” Christmas
JD Sports like-for-likes increased over the festive period, however, Blacks had a “disappointing” Christmas.
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NewsTesco UK like-for-likes edge up 1.8% as it confirms new UK boss
Tesco UK like-for-likes edged up 1.8%, excluding VAT and petrol, over Christmas as it confirms the promotion of Chris Bush to UK managing director.
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NewsMarks & Spencer Christmas like-for-likes fall as clothing sales slump
Marks & Spencer’s like-for-like sales fell 1.8% over Christmas, when clothing sales slumped.
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NewsH&M's new brand & Other Stories to launch on Regent Street
H&M is to launch its first global stores for new brand & Other Stories this spring, which will include a flagship on London’s Regent Street.
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NewsFat Face posts record Christmas as sales jump 11%
Active clothing retailer Fat Face posted a record Christmas with sales up 11% in the five weeks to January 5.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Debenhams worked hard to keep the festive tills ringing
Debenhams has emerged as one of the festive winners but the retailer clearly had to work hard for it.
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NewsJigsaw back in the black as it prepares for Middle East launch
Fashion chain Jigsaw is back in the black as it prepares for its launch in the Middle East.
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OpinionBlog: Mr Selfridge provides inspiration for all of retail
Last night’s Downton Abbey-esque drama on how Selfridges founder Harry Gordon Selfridge built his empire served a healthy dose of inspiration for modern day retailers on the theatre of retail.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Anders Kristiansen's to-do list as he starts at New Look today
As New Look’s new chief executive Anders Kristiansen takes the helm at the fashion retailer today, Retail Week looks at what the former Bestseller China boss needs to focus on.
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NewsHouse of Fraser has "best ever" Christmas as like-for-likes jump 6.3%
Department store House of Fraser said last Christmas was its “best ever” as like-for-likes jumped 6.3% in the six weeks to January 5.
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NewsNew Look like-for-likes edge up 3.7% over Christmas
Fashion chain New Look’s like-for-likes rose 3.7% in the 14 weeks to December 29.
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AnalysisGap's acquisition of luxury retailer Intermix: What do retailers need to know?
As Gap snaps up designer US chain Intermix, Retail Week looks at why it has moved into the luxury sector.