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NewsJigsaw and Kew grow profits
Robinson Webster Holdings, the parent company of womenswear retailers Jigsaw and Kew, narrowed its losses in 2010 following growth from both their concessions and online businesses.
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NewsRecord sales for Go Outdoors
Fast-growing outdoor retailer Go Outdoors has reported record sales, with even the cold snap not derailing its growth.
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NewsTesco launches online electricals Sale
Giant grocer Tesco has fired a salvo against electrical specialists with the launch today of a ‘Boxing Day’ Sale online focused on the category.
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NewsBill Gates rides to JJB Sports' rescue as Clare stands down
JJB Sports has this morning disclosed details of a £31.5m cash call, boardroom changes and a further sales slump.
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NewsJJB Sports to launch £30m fundraising
Sports specialist JJB Sports is to stage a £30m fundraising and make boardroom changes, it is understood.
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NewsTesco buys 128 stores in Czech Republic for £34.3m
Tesco has acquired 128 convenience stores in the Czech Republic for 1.02bn koruna (£34.3m), bolstering its operations in central Europe.
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Opinion
Why Amazon is resilient to cyber attacks
Amazon was one of several companies to be threatened with attack from pro-WikiLeaks group Anonymous recently. The group managed to cause problems for payments giants MasterCard and PayPal, but appeared to admit short-term defeat when it came to bringing down Amazon.
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NewsJohn Lewis mid-week sales rise 4.3%
Department store chain John Lewis has reported sales up 4.3% from Sunday to Wednesday, despite freezing weather in some areas, and is preparing for its biggest-ever Sale
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NewsRetailers' confidence hits year-low
Retail business confidence has hit its lowest level this year and store chiefs expect sales to slow in the next 12 months.
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NewsDFS reports first quarter earnings flat at £15.2m
DFS, the specialist sofas retailer owned by private equity firm Advent, has posted flat earnings in its first quarter.
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NewsDebenhams launches biggest ever Sale
Debenhams has fired the starter gun on its biggest ever Sale with discounts of up to 70% online from today and in stores from Boxing Day.
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NewsBusinesses wasting £1.6bn a year on energy
Big businesses are wasting £1.6bn a year on energy they could easily save through basic measures, according to the Carbon Trust Advisory.
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NewsIrish retailers fear record low sales in December
The body representing Irish retailers expects December will be “the weakest period of trading in recent history.”
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NewsIMRG predicts record Christmas Day online sales
Online spending on Christmas Day is set to pass the £150m mark for the first time this year, online retail group IMRG has predicted.
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Opinion
What's going on?
Some sales lost due to the snow might be recouped, but its fanciful to think they all will be
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NewsTesco launches online 'Boxing Day' sale
Tesco has attempted to get a headstart in the race for non-food sales by launching its ‘Boxing Day’ Sale online today.
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NewsSale of Phones4U falls through
Private equity group Providence has pulled the sale of mobiles specialist Phones4U after turbulent debt markets undermined a deal.
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Opinion
What's the right approach to mobile commerce?
There’s no shortage of advice when it comes to what retailers should be doing about mobile commerce, but there’s still a question mark over how much the channel will contribute to sales.
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NewsTillman calls for VAT increase to be delayed
Jaeger and Aquascutum owner Harold Tillman has called for the government to delay the January VAT increase