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NewsTesco-owned Dunnhumby invests in consumer data start-ups
Dunnhumby, the Tesco-owned data insight company, has launched its own venture capital arm to fund retail-focused data start-ups.
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NewsLaura Ashley blames weather as profits fall in 'challenging' first half
Laura Ashley pre-tax profit slipped 10.8% to £7.8m including exceptional items due to a “challenging” first half caused by the weather.
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NewsTopps Tiles expects full-year profits to edge up 1.6% to £13m
Topps Tiles expects pre-tax profits to edge up 1.6% to £13m in its year to September 28, with like-for-likes set to fall 0.5%.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Matalan and River Island
Retail news round-up September 25, 2013: Matalan signs Bangladesh safety agreement and River Island extends home delivery contract
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NewsRetail sales forecast to rise significantly in January
Retail sales are forecast to grow steadily towards Christmas before rocketing above historic levels in January.
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NewsFormer M&S multichannel boss Dom McBrien joins The White Company
Former Marks & Spencer multichannel director Dom McBrien has joined fashion and homewares retailer The White Company.
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OpinionComment: Change on the high street is inevitable, while tax is a constant
A former Prime Minister, Benjamin Disraeli, was known for saying, “Change is inevitable. Change is constant”.
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NewsSweaty Betty increases online sales by 27% following redesign
Sportswear retailer Sweaty Betty has increased group web sales by 27% following a UK site redesign.
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AnalysisCroydon Village Outlet: What do retailers need to know?
The designer outlet in the former Allders store was met with overwhelming demand when it opened its doors last week.
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OpinionComment: Argos' tie-up with eBay could be a game-changer
Argos’ pilot with online giant eBay, enabling customers of 50 sellers on the marketplace to collect orders from 150 stores, looks inspired.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Inditex slowdown signals new stage of development
A shift is in the making in the global clothing market as Inditex posted some of its weakest ever results, amid signs that growth of its Zara banner may be flagging.
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NewsWaitrose to open second ‘dark’ store as online demand soars
Waitrose has revealed it is to open a second ‘dark’ store to fulfil online orders as the grocer battles to meet demand from shoppers in London next year.
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NewsCompetition fierce among big four as Waitrose and discounters thrive
The big four grocers are competing over an “ever-smaller middle ground” as Aldi, Lidl and Waitrose steal market share from larger rivals at the discount and premium ends of the market, Kantar Worldpanel reports.
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NewsAmazon to employ 15,000 Christmas temps
Amazon is to increase the number of seasonal staff it employs this year by 5,000 to 15,000 this Christmas.
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OpinionBlog: Courts pave the way for landlords to challenge administration rents
Two major court cases have left wide open the question of how rent is treated when a tenant enters administration, setting the stage for a showdown between landlords and retailers.
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NewsArgos and eBay ink in-store collection deal
Marketplace giant eBay has agreed a deal with Argos to allow shoppers to collect online orders in the latter’s stores.
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NewsStore closures plunge as gaps filled by charity shops and betting shops
Store closures have plummeted 78% net against last year as more charity shops, betting shops, convenience stores and coffee shops open on the high street.
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NewsEd Miliband plans business rates freeze for small firms
Labour leader Ed Miliband is to unveil plans to freeze business rates for small firms. However, his proposals have been been criticised as “tinkering at the edges”.
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NewsMobile devices account for all online retail sales growth
Online retail has reached a “tipping point” as new research suggests all online retail growth is coming from sales through mobile devices.
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NewsJohn Lewis to hire over 2,000 temps over Christmas
Department store John Lewis is recruiting over 2,000 new temporary staff as sales assistants in the run up to Christmas this year.