All articles by Gemma Goldfingle – Page 96
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NewsXtra-vision looks to digital as it narrows pre-tax losses
Irish entertainment retailer Xtra-vision narrowed its pre-tax losses in its last financial year as it looks to digital for growth.
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NewsWet weather gives Carpetright a first quarter boost
Carpetright’s UK like-for-likes edged up 1.7% in its first quarter as the wet weather drove customers into stores.
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NewsArgos debuts Habitat products in new catalogue
Argos launched its autumn 2012 range and new catalogue on Saturday which for the first time includes products from homewares chain Habitat, which owner Home Retail Group bought out of administration last year.
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NewsGo Outdoors chief operating officer departs
Go Outdoors chief operating officer Lee Bagnall is to leave the retailer.
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NewsRepublic invests and bolsters team in renewed growth push
Republic’s new boss, Paul Sweetenham, has kick-started an investment programme that includes new hires, own-brand launches and its first move into international markets.
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NewsSuperGroup to expand categories to replicate Ralph Lauren model
SuperGroup is to exploit the popularity of its Superdry brand by launching categories including make-up, as it aims to replicate the success of global powerhouse Ralph Lauren.
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NewsComet: Asserting itself in electricals market
The electricals retailer is emphasising its value proposition to reassert itself in the market.
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NewsDisposable income stablises in June, according to Asda Income Tracker
Disposable income remained stable last month, the first time it has not fallen in nearly two years.
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NewsVery launches festival delivery service
Shop Direct owned Very has launched a delivery service at Virgin Media’s V festival, which it claims is a world first for a music event.
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NewsMothercare UK like-for-likes drop 6.7% in first quarter
Mothercare UK like-for-likes dropped 6.7% in its first quarter, which chairman Alan Parker said was in line with its expectations.
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NewsHalfords boss Wild exits as it warns on profits
Halfords chief executive David Wild has exited the retailer as it warned on profits following a weak first quarter.
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NewsEthel Austin collapses into administration
Ethel Austin has collapsed into administration for the fourth time.
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NewsJD Sports owned Bank opens first Irish store
JD Sports owned fashion chain Bank is to open its first standalone store in the Republic of Ireland at Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, Dublin.
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NewsVideo: New Waterloo retail space opens ahead of Olympics
London Waterloo has opened an extra 20,000 sq ft of retail space, including Joules’ first train station store, today in time for the Olympics.
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NewsAsos denies director is to exit despite share sale
Asos product director Robert Bready has sold all of his shares in the fashion retailer fuelling rumours he is to exit.
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NewsBurberry serves notice to end fragrance licence with InterParfums
Burberry has served its fragrance licensee InterParfums notice of its intention to terminate its agreement. Ending the deal will cost Burberry €181m (£141m).
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NewsFood fastest growing sector for mobile searches
Food was the fastest growing sector for mobile searches in the second quarter, rocketing 163% year-on-year.
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop EBITDA soars in first quarter
The Original Factory Shop EBITDA jumped 20% in its first quarter.
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NewsTillman mulls Allders bid
The former owner of collapsed department store Allders, Harold Tillman, is considering buying it back.