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NewsThe Works shuts down ecommerce website with immediate effect
The Works has announced that it has shut down its ecommerce site, moving instead to a non-transactional channel with âimmediate effectâ.
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NewsMoonpig anticipates strong full-year performance
Online cards specialist Moonpig has reported âcontinued strong profit performance and cash generationâ.
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NewsJD.comâs Joybuy launches in the UK and Europe
Chinese retail giant JD.com has launched its new online shopping venture Joybuy in the UK and five other European markets.
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AnalysisFashion fears on price and product grow as conflict grounds buying teams
The leaders of UK fashion retailers have told Retail Week the sector may be just a few months away from availability issues with buying and merchandising teams grounded at home and abroad, and are bracing for added price hikes with supply chains left in chaos by the deepening conflict in the Middle East.
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OpinionâWHSmith canât be expected to bail out Modellaâs embattled TGJonesâ
WHSmith has challenges of its own to cope with, and itâs impossible to see why it would divert any focus to the fortunes of its former high street arm. Ultimately, the buck stops with TGJonesâ owner, Modella, observes George MacDonald
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NewsMorrisons convenience restructure puts 100 jobs at risk
Supermarket chain Morrisons is restructuring its convenience and general merchandise teams, putting around 100 roles at risk of redundancy in its Bradford head office.
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NewsWHSmith reports revenue growth but warns of Middle East disruption
WHSmith has reported solid revenue growth as its North American travel business continues to outperform other international markets
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Chart of the WeekChart: Why Argos is #1 in the Digital Capability Index
The former catalogue retailer works hard to get products to customers, offering same-day delivery and utilising its wide-ranging store network
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NewsRetail fears rise over Middle East war supply chain costs impact
Retailers are adding up the costs of the war in the Middle East in anticipation of a hefty hit unless hostilities cease very soon.
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OpinionâModella now needs to deliver on promise of TGJonesâ
TGJones was envisaged as a âhub of the high streetâ but, as its chief executive stands down, there are few signs so far of increased momentum at the retailer, observes George MacDonald
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NewsSainsburyâs puts 300 jobs at risk under restructuring plans
Supermarket giant Sainsburyâs has announced plans to restructure both its core business and Argos, which could result in as many as 300 jobs going at the retailer.
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NewsModellaâs TGJones appoints new chief executive
The chief executive of TGJones is leaving less than a year after the sale of the renamed WHSmith high street division, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsFlying Tiger appoints new group CEO
Flying Tiger Copenhagen has appointed Jens Aarup Mikkelsen as its new group chief executive as Martin Jermin steps down.
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NewsThe Very Group secures long-term funding
The Very Group has extended and renewed its key debt facilities to secure long-term funding to power the business.
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NewsJD.com to launch express delivery in Europe to support Joybuy
Chinese retailer JD.com will introduce a dedicated express delivery service in Europe to support the launch of its new online retail business, Joybuy.
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NewsArgos to launch marketplace as it seeks to maximise strengths
General merchandise giant Argos is to launch a marketplace as it pushes on with a transformation programme, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsChinese ecomm giant sets launch date for food to phones UK retail site
Chinese powerhouse JD.com will next month press the button on a new online retail proposition spanning grocery and general merchandise, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsCard Factory âon trackâ despite challenging conditions
Greetings cards specialist Card Factory expects to meet revised profit targets despite a fall in store sales over Christmas.
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Chart of the WeekChart of the Week: 2016 retail nostalgia and a books bonanza?
Last year delivered the first meaningful sales volume growth in years, but retail is hankering after the growth rates it had back in 2016. The ONS numbers also showed a surprising boom in âbooks, newspapers and periodicalsâ sales
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NewsMorrisons hails âstrongâ Christmas performance in âchallenging market conditionsâ
Morrisons has hailed âgood performance in a competitive marketâ during the Christmas period, noting strong performances in its premium range and market-beating trading in general merchandise and clothing.