All articles by Matthew Chapman – Page 13
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The Original Factory Shop profits surge as it overcomes supply chain issues
The Original Factory Shop has recorded a huge surge in full-year profits after a three-year transformation plan got off to a strong start.
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Iceland records strongest sales growth in over a year, reveals Kantar data
Iceland has recorded its strongest sales growth in over a year as a focus on premium products and its new format pays off, according to Kantar.
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At a glance: Gadget retailer Menkind and new acquisition Red5
Gadget retailer Menkind has acquired Yorkshire rival Red5 as it seeks to expand in the UK and abroad. Retail Week takes a look at the key facts about the two retailers.
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At a glance: Online pet products etailer MedicAnimal under new ownership
MedicAnimal has been saved from administration after getting into difficulty following aggressive expansion. Retail Week profiles the etailer.
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Boohoo signs popstar Charli XCX to design four ranges over 18 months
Online fashion retailer Boohoo.com has signed up popstar Charli XCX to design four clothing ranges over the next 18 months.
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Data: The top 30 retailers by store openings in 2015
A ranking of retailers by store openings reveals that the symbol groups dominate, while the popularity of c-stores shows no sign of abating.
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Infographic: Waitrose receives Bake Off boost as John Lewis hit by weather
Waitrose sales were boosted by the Great British Bake Off while John Lewis recorded a sales dip during the week ending August 15.
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Pet Supermarket owner MedicAnimal saved from administration
Pet product etailers MedicAnimal and Pet Supermarket have been saved from administration after being bought by Forward Dimension Capital.
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Andy Murray invests in 3D virtual reality shops firm Trillenium
Andy Murray has invested in a firm that creates 3D virtual reality shops, in addition to a fund that backs ecommerce companies.
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The Fragrance Shop records profits and sales jump as expansion continues
The Fragrance Shop has recorded a surge in sales and profits during the year as it continues its aggressive expansion plans.
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Morrisons faces multimillion pound write-down on convenience store deal
Morrisons faces a multimillion pound bill due to a write-down from the offloading of its 150 c-stores to investment firm Greybull Capital.
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WHSmith reveals travel business is booming as passenger numbers increase
WHSmith has revealed its travel business has delivered a strong performance in its second half after a growth in passenger numbers.
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Amazon expected to launch Argos-style click-and-collect service
Amazon is expected to launch an Argos-style click-and-collect service called Amazon Flex after preparations for a pilot were spotted in Seattle.
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Target reaches $67m compensation settlement with Visa for data breach
Target has struck a $67m (£43m) deal with Visa to reimburse financial institutions for costs incurred after the retailer was hacked in 2013.
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Hamleys receives bid interest from Middle Eastern owner of The Toy Store
Hamleys is the subject of bid interest from Gulf Greetings, the owner of rival toy retailer The Toy Store.
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Video
Watch: What can retailers do to protect themselves from hackers?
Hacking techniques are becoming increasingly sophisticated, so what steps can retailers take to protect their sensitive data?
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Watch: Why are hackers targeting retailers to steal data?
Retailers are becoming targets for data thieves. We asked digital training firm Decoded’s head of product John Ridpath about the methods hackers use.
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Paperchase eyes North American success as it opens Canada concessions
Paperchase is launching concessions in Canada as it seeks to emulate the heyday in North America it experienced under former owner Borders.
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Waterstones expects Tottenham Court Road store will be 'hugely profitable'
Waterstones expects its Tottenham Court Road store to be “hugely profitable” as it embarks on further bricks-and-mortar expansion.
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Amazon boss Jeff Bezos denies etailer is a 'dystopian workplace'
Amazon boss Jeff Bezos has denied the etailer is a “dystopian workplace” after allegations over employment practices were reported on Saturday.