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NewsSainsbury's emerges Christmas winner, says Kantar
Sainsbury’s has emerged the Christmas winner among the big four grocers as it was the only one to have increased its market share over the festive period, according to Kantar Worldpanel.
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NewsSignet UK sales slump over Christmas
Retail jewellery giant Signet’s UK like-for-likes dropped over Christmas as the snow impacted sales.
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NewsSir Philip Green: Topshop will not pass on VAT hike
Topshop and Topman will not pass the January VAT rise on to customers, Arcadia owner Sir Philip Green has confirmed.
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Opinion
Affiliate marketing to boost Warehouse online sales
No digital marketing strategy would be complete without affiliate marketing. For Warehouse, it’s fundamental to maximize sales and expand Warehouse’s reach online.
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NewsInditex chairman Amancio Ortega to step down
Amancio Ortega, founder of Spanish fast-fashion group Inditex, which runs the Zara, Massimo Dutti, Bershka and Pull and Bear chains, is to step down from his role as chairman.
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Opinion
Protecting customer data: encryption versus tokenisation
Encryption is the best known way of protecting sensitive customer data, but a new method is creeping into retailers’ consciousness.
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Opinion
Kingfisher outlines plans to invest in data mining
Customer data has become one of the most valuable things a retailer owns.
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NewsDunelm's Christmas like-for-likes slide
Dunelm Group has reported a like-for-like sales fall of 4.2% in its second quarter over the Christmas period, resulting in a like-for-like dip of 1.2% for its first half.
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NewsTopps Tiles sales up despite snow disruption
Topps Tiles like-for-like sales grew 2.2% in the 13 weeks to January 2.
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NewsRetail sector like-for-likes fell 0.3% in December
The stores sector suffered a like-for-like sales decline of 0.3% during the crucial month of December as snow hit sales.
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NewsMarks & Spencer posts 2.8% Christmas like-for-like sales rise
Retail bellwether Marks & Spencer generated UK like-for-like growth of 2.8% and market share gains over the Christmas period, despite arctic weather conditions.
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NewsTesco to follow customer in services
Tesco’s group strategy director Andrew Higginson says that there are no limits in the services that the retailer might be prepared to move into.
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NewsAurora to outsource distribution and IT functions
Aurora Fashions, the group comprising womenswear chains Oasis, Coast, Karen Millen and Warehouse, is to outsource its distribution and IT functions.
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NewsTesco China boss Ken Towle to move back to UK to head online
Tesco China chief executive Ken Towle is to return to the UK to take over the online operation under the newly-created role of director of internet retailing.
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NewsKingfisher launches tender offer for £100m of notes
International DIY group Kingfisher is to cut debt and improve its return on cash by purchasing up to £100m of loan notes from holders.
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OpinionShould be better
Heathrow has had its fair share of detractors lately with BAA being lambasted for poor performance, leaves on the line and suchlike.
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NewsOFT called upon to block Tesco takeover of Mills
Convenience retail trade body the ACS has called on the OFT to stop the takeover of Mills Group by Tesco’s c-store business One Stop.
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NewsSir Philip Green to 'double' Topshop sales
Arcadia boss Sir Philip Green is aiming to double sales at Topshop within the next five years, through an ambitious programme of international expansion at the young fashion chain.
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NewsHouse of Fraser enjoys record Christmas
House of Fraser has posted a record Christmas with like-for-like sales increasing 8.5% in the five weeks to January 8, despite last month’s snow.
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NewsDebenhams like-for-likes slow, market share up
Debenhams has revealed that like-for-like sales at the department store chain were impacted by the snow in December but added that it had notched up market share gains across the board.