More on Me + Em – Page 1913
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AnalysisBudget 2013: Retailers react – Morrisons, Ann Summers, Asda
Retailers have reacted with anger to the Government’s failure to freeze an increase on business rates called for by the BRC and Retail Week.
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AnalysisBudget 2013: Reaction from the retail sector
Chancellor George Osborne has shunned retailers calls for a freeze on business rate increases. Retail Week rounds up the reaction to the Budget in the retail sector.
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OpinionComment: Budget blow for retail but door opens for rates reform
Chancellor George Osborne failed to heed the warnings of the retail industry and freeze business rates in the Budget today.
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NewsThe Range to launch TV adverts fronted by Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen
Furniture specialist The Range is set to launch a new TV advertising campaign fronted by Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen with the strapline ‘If we don’t sell it, you don’t need it’.
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NewsBudget 2013: Body blow to retailers as Chancellor ignores pleas to freeze business rates
Chancellor George Osborne has struck a body blow to retailers by ignoring pleas to freeze business rates.
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NewsUrban Outfitters signs up for first East Midlands store
US fashion retailer Urban Outfitters has signed for a new 14,500 sq ft store at the Victoria Centre in Nottingham.
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NewsN Brown boss Alan White takes non-executive role at Direct Wines
N Brown chief executive Alan White has been appointed to the board of Direct Wines as a non-executive director.
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NewsHomebase rolls out customer insight programme
Homebase has rolled out a customer insight programme which it says is improving customer satisfaction.
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NewsAsos womenswear "on fire" as sales soar in second quarter
A revitalisted womenswear offer has stimulated a sales jump at online fashion giant Asos.
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OpinionBlog: Last chance to enter BT Retail Week Technology Awards
There’s just a few days left to get your entries in for the BT Retail Week Technology Awards.
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AnalysisAsos' second quarter: What the analysts say
Fashion etailer Asos today reported a surge in retail sales up 37% to £186m in its second quarter as its gross margin dipped. The City reacted positively to the results
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NewsTechnology firm Itim appoints Maplin’s John Lovering as chairman
Maplin chairman John Lovering has been appointed as chairman of retail technology and services firm Itim.
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NewsOnline fashion giant Asos' retail sales surge 37% in second quarter
Online fashion giant Asos delivered surging retail sales up 37% to £186m in its second quarter as its gross margin dipped.
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GalleryIn pictures: Morrisons’ Nutmeg clothing range arrives in stores
Morrisons introduced its Nutmeg children’s clothing range into stores this week as it looks to build up its own brand offer.
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Amazon appoints vice-president of European operation
Amazon has appointed Ezequiel Szafir to the role of vice-president of its European operation.Szafir has been managing director of Spanish clothing retailer Cortefiel since 2009 and will take up his position at the end of March.The appointment is aimed at reinforcing the online giant’s position in Europe. It also hints ...
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Discount banner Rema 1000 reports sales growth
Discount banner Rema 1000 grew sales by 19.5% in Norway and Denmark during 2012.The business boosted owner Reitangruppen’s net sales by 12.4% to NOK71.7bn (£8.18bn) for 2012. EBITDA increased by 19.8% to NOK2.17bn (£247.6m).Revenue growth was also lifted by Reitan’s acquisition of more than 1,000 kiosks in Finland and the ...
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Casino to face French Competition Authority review
Casino is facing a review by the French Competition Authority (FCA) over its takeover of Monoprix from former joint-venture partner Galeries Lafayette.The grocery group notified the authority of the final takeover of Monoprix on February 6. However, the FCA has now stated that “such an operation raises serious doubts over ...
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Adeo claims 2012 results make it European DIY leader
Adeo has claimed its 2012 results now make it the European DIY leader, ahead of UK-based Kingfisher, which announces its 2012 results later this month.The owner of the Leroy Merlin banner reported that sales rose 8.3% to E14.9bn (£12.76bn) for the year, driven by a 3.4% rise in like-for-like sales. ...
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NewsVideo: Asda launches Budget-themed advert for Price Lock promotion
Asda has released a new TV advert and price promotion focused on today’s Budget as it looks to highlight pressure on consumer spending.
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NewsHigh street personality toolkit launches to boost struggling centres
A new Government-funded toolkit designed to boost high streets based on their ‘personalities’ launches tomorrow (Wednesday).