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NewsAmazon imports Black Friday promotion to UK
Online giant Amazon is to import the Black Friday promotion from the US to the UK this year.
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NewsGeorge Davies ploughs £9m into GIVe parent S'Porter
Entrepreneur George Davies has injected close to £9m into the company behind his troubled womenswear chain GIVe and sports fashion business S’Porter.
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NewsBrits face expensive Christmas as clothing and footwear prices rise
Clothing and footwear prices could rise by up to 4.7% in the last quarter of 2010, according to retail consultancy Verdict. It would be the highest increase since 1991.
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OpinionSize matters
Don’t expect that just because a store is bigger than it will be better. It could be worse.
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NewsTesco remains a potential bidder for Carrefour's Malaysian stores despite Thai setback
Tesco remains a potential bidder for rival Carrefour’s Malaysian assets after losing out to Casino in an auction for Carrefour’s Thai business.
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NewsGoogle poised to launch fashion venture
Online giant Google is moving into fashion with the launch of a website and virtual designer boutiques on Wednesday, according to reports.
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NewsChristmas sales drive John Lewis uplift
Department store John Lewis said that sales rose 11.5% week-on-week in the seven days to Saturday November 13, driven by home entertaining and Christmas decoration products.
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NewsHalfords recruits Marks & Spencer man as finance director
Bikes and car accessories specialist Halfords has named Andrew Findlay its new group finance director.
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NewsMajestic Wine profits up 20%
Majestic Wine has reported pre-tax profit up 20% to £7.3m in its interim results as the specialist becomes more accessible to new customers.
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Opinion
Demand for IT staff soars 46% in six months
Demand for IT professionals within the retail sector has leapt 46% over the last six months, according to IT recruitment agency ReThink Recruitment based on the business interest they have received.
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NewsLand Securities raises rental charges as retailers look to grow
Landlord Land Securities’ rental values increased 1.1% across its portfolio as it benefited from an improving property market.
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NewsAmazon drops controversial e-book after boycott threat
Amazon has withdrawn its controversial ‘guide to paedophilia’ e-book after a social network campaign from outraged consumers.
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NewsNew Look launches inquiry into supply chain
New Look has launched an inquiry into its supply chain following a Channel 4 TV investigation which revealed the value chain was using poor working conditions in a factory in Leicester.
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Opinion
Douglas Gmbh pilots digital signage in Mainz
Perfumery retailer Douglas GmbH has installed digital signage in a store in Mainz to improve the customer shopping experience.
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Opinion
SPONSOR POST: The Great CSE Rate Change
It’s that time of year again — comparison shopping engines have announced whether or not they will increase rates for the holidays. Any retailer using CSEs should take heed and plan their budgets accordingly or they risk being hit with some surprising bills.
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NewsFashion sales and profits soar at Richemont
Richemont, the Swiss luxury goods group behind brands including Dunhill, Chloe and etailer Net-a-Porter, has reported double digit sales growth in its fashion and accessories division.
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GalleryPhoto gallery: Etail Power list 2010
Retail Week was at the ICA in London to launch the Etail Power List 2010, revealing the 50 most powerful people in online retail.
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NewsCarphone Warehouse promotes smartphones through Christmas ad campaign
Carphone Warehouse is focusing on promoting smartphones in the launch of its Christmas ad campaign.
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NewsPawnbroker Albemarle & Bond makes progress with store openings
Pawnbroker and jeweller Albemarle & Bond reported that trading is in line with expectations and its store opening programme is on track.