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Woolworths to open 10 big-box home improvement stores in Victoria
Woolworths is to open 10 big-box home improvement stores over the next 12 months in Victoria in a bid to expand its DIY store presence. Nine of the stores will open in the Greater Melbourne area. The chain has become involved in the hardware retailing business through a joint venture ...
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Lawson to acquire HMV Japan for £14m
Convenience store retailer Lawson is to acquire music and video retailer HMV Japan on December 1 for ¥1.8bn (£14m). All of HMV Japan’s shares will be purchased from Daiwa Securities SMBC Principal Investments Co. HMV Japan runs 37 stores in Japan. Lawson hopes that the acquisition will help boost its ...
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NewsPaphitis reveals plans for lingerie chain Boux Avenue
Entrepreneur Theo Paphitis has revealed his new lingerie brand will be called Boux Avenue, and has outlined plans to open in top shopping centres including Manchester’s Trafford Centre, Sheffield’s Meadowhall and the Bullring in Birmingham.
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AnalysisWalmart rethinks majority stake offer for Massmart
The latest news from South Africa suggests Walmart is considering scaling back its offer to acquire a majority stake in Massmart following discussions with its shareholders. Walmart had previously announced a non-binding proposal, which could lead to a cash offer to acquire the entire issued share capital of Massmart, on September 27.
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NewsSelfridges sees 19% rise in pre-tax profits
Department store chain Selfridges has reported a 19% rise in pre-tax profits to £65.7m over the year to January 30.
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NewsTesco launches new Clubcard initiative
Tesco has launched a Clubcard initiative – Big Clubcard Voucher Exchange - that will allow customers to double the value of their vouchers across a range of non-food categories.
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NewsBest Buy transactional website launches
Electricals group Best Buy has launched its transactional site, giving the new market entrant nationwide coverage at last.
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NewsWestfield Stratford will not undermine West End, study finds
The opening of Olympics shopping centre Westfield Stratford will have a limited effect on London’s West End a study has found.
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NewsWhole Foods kick starts expansion with shops in Richmond and Glasgow
Whole Foods has kicked off its much-awaited UK expansion with plans for a store in Scotland next year and another in Richmond in 2013.
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NewsThorntons appoints Caffè Nero boss Jonathan Hart as group chief executive
Chocolatier Thorntons has appointed Caffè Nero managing director Jonathan Hart as its new group chief executive.
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NewsProperty and retail industry bosses call for change in lease structures
One of the UK’s best known fashion retail chains and one of the country’s largest retail developers both called for change in lease structures at the BCSC annual conference in Manchester this week.
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NewsHighest shop price inflation since January
Shop price inflation increased to 2.2% in October, up from 1.9% in September, making it the highest rate since January.
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NewsSales rise at Next but so will prices
Fashion group Next has reported third quarter sales at the upper end of its guidance range and warned that clothing price rises will also be at the top end of expectations.
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NewsAlliance Boots health and beauty sales up 2%
Alliance Boots has reported sales up 2% in its health and beauty division to £3.637m in its mid-year update with like-for-like sales for Boots UK up 1.8%.
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Analysis
Get Set for a More Exciting Point of Sale
Designed as a retail fraud-buster, chip and PIN has brought an unexpected twist to POS evolution – it has put the payment terminal in the hands of the consumer; creating a unique customer touch-point. Few would argue that payment devices are now a powerful part of the overall retail experience. While speed, security and reliability are vital; so is the ability to make transactions easier, more convenient and also rich in appeal for a population whose attitudes towards technology have changed dramatically since the introduction of EMV.
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NewsGuide to healthy high streets launched
The department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) has launched a high street health-check guide designed to promote successful high streets.
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Opinion
Carrefour Belgium to expand self-scanning in stores
Carrefour Belgium is to roll-out hand-held scanning devices to stores for customers to use to speed up and improve their shopping experience.
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John Lewis reveals plans for further 2 home shops
Department store John Lewis will open a further two home stores as part of its rollout plan for 2011.
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NewsBoots evolves 'Here come the girls' campaign for Christmas ad
Boots UK has evolved its ‘Here come the girls’ campaign for this Christmas aiming to celebrate how the retailer can help women feel good during the festive period.
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NewsH&M unveils Lanvin collection
H&M has unveiled further details of its Lanvin collection, which hits stores on November 23.