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NewsH&M to launch UK ecommerce site on September 9
H&M will allow its newsletter subscribers to shop exclusively on its UK ecommerce website on September 9, before opening it up to shoppers a week later.
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NewsBurberry launches interactive ad campaign
Luxury retailer and brand Burberry has developed an interactive digital advertising campaign for its Autumn 10 collection that allows users to control the cast and products in each shot.
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NewsFathers' Day helps lift John Lewis sales
Department store chain John Lewis generated a 13% sales rise to £52.5m last week and is poised to launch its Sale this Saturday.
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NewsWarren Buffett increases stake in Tesco
Legendary investor Warren Buffett has increased his stake in supermarket group Tesco and now holds just over 3% of the grocer’s shares.
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NewsRetail recovery remains on course despite VAT rise
Leading retailers have reacted with relief to this week’s emergency Budget and are confident that it won’t derail the retail recovery.
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NewsComet plans brand overhaul to stand out from competition
Electricals retailer moves to connect with customers and differentiate itself from its rivals
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NewsBuoyant Wilkinson to speed up store revamps after profits soar
Value chain Wilkinson is to ramp up its store rebranding programme after recording another strong year, with profits more than doubling in the 12 months to January 29.
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Toys R Us new Christmas tactic
Toys R Us is planning a new tactic to get consumers to spend this Christmas.The toy retailer has begun offering a ‘Christmas Savers Club’ that allows shoppers to save money with the company for holiday gifts.Participants will receive a card similar to a gift card and can contribute funds to ...
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Best Buy revenue 6.9% increase
Best Buy reported a 6.9% increase in revenue to $10.78bn (£7.26bn) for the first quarter ended May 29.
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NewsIn Focus: Monsoon
Clothing and accessories retailer Monsoon has been caught in a domestic storm as UK profits have suffered while management is focused on creating a global brand.
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NewsIsabella Oliver aims to build on overseas growth
Online maternity specialist Isabella Oliver is targeting a 25% increase in sales for its current financial year after successful overseas growth drove the business last year.
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NewsWaitrose trials sign of smaller things to come
Waitrose is trialling a series of initiatives at its first smaller convenience store, in Cambridge, which it will roll out if successful.
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NewsSuperGroup consolidates Superdry online operation
SuperGroup, the young fashion retailer that owns the trendy Superdry brand and clothing chain Cult, is to bring its online Superdry seconds operation in-house.
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NewsStruggling Game warns of loss in first half
Continued declining sales and a likely interim loss at computer entertainment specialist Game prompted downgrades by analysts.
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NewsRetailers in favour despite hike in VAT
Retailers can live with the effects of Tuesday’s emergency Budget: that was the snap judgement of store chiefs and investors alike to the Chancellor’s announcement.
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NewsHarold Tillman secures Allders’ future in landlord deal
Fashion entrepreneur Harold Tillman has secured the future of his Allders department store in Croydon after joining forces with landlord Minerva to create a revised and relocated shopping centre in the town centre.
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NewsHomeSense appoints MD
Off-price furniture retailer HomeSense, the sister chain to TK Maxx, has poached fashion chain M&Co’s head of buying Louise Koser as its managing director.
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NewsSainsbury’s shuffles management team
Sainsbury’s is to appoint a marketing director to report to newly promoted group commercial director Mike Coupe as part of the management reshuffle revealed this week.
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NewsTextiles Direct seeks 90% cut in rents
Sixty-eight-store homewares and soft furnishings retailer Textiles Direct has pushed through a CVA in a bid to secure its future by reducing some of its rent bills by 90%.
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NewsEast trials standalone accessories shops
Womenswear chain East is to open standalone accessories stores and open more mainline stores, following a return to profit last year.