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OpinionFrench Connection still needs to carve a niche
French Connection has successfully rebranded itself several times over the years but with competition more fierce than ever, it now needs to put its money where its mouth is and ensure its product speaks for itself.While nobody would argue that the retailer’s FCUK campaign was unsuccessful, the after effects gave ...
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NewsClothing retailers benefit from April sales rise
Retail sales rose 3 per cent in value year on year during April and 2.6 per cent by volume, ONS data showed.
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NewsJJB Sports posts a loss as sales slump
JJB Sports like-for-likes plummeted 23.3 per cent in the 16 weeks to May 17 as it revealed its supply suffered as a result of a lack of credit insurance.
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NewsModus’s Wigan Grand Arcade in administration
The company which owns Wigan Grand Arcade shopping centre, which was developed by Modus, has been placed into administration.
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NewsClinton hopes to retain selected Birthdays stores despite administration
UPDATED: Cards group Clinton intends to maintain an interest in Birthdays, despite placing the chain into administration.
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NewsBaugur boss Jón Ásgeir Jóhannesson to go to court over tax evasion charges
Former Baugur boss Jón Ásgeir Jóhannesson will go to court in the autumn to answer charges of tax evasion and fraud.
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NewsShoppers swarm to Marks & Spencer Penny Bazaars
VIDEO: Bargain-hungry shoppers turned out in force today as Marks & Spencer opened Original Penny Bazaars in 300 stores as part of its 125th anniversary celebrations.
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NewsFrench Connection UK and Europe sales rise while North America and Asia suffers
French Connection’s UK and European like-for-likes increased 2 per cent in the 11 weeks to May 16.
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OpinionIT must help to slash stock levels
The cost of holding stock is under the spotlight as retailers look to free up cash, and IT departments should make sure that they are involved.Too much stock can strangle any retail business. But if there is one good thing to come out of the recession, it is the rethink ...
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NewsTesco re-elected to PCI Security Standards Council advisory board
Tesco has been re-elected to the PCI Security Standards Council’s Board of Advisors, after already having served a two year term.
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NewsArgos signs deal for payroll platform service
Argos has signed an eight-year deal with NorthgateArinso to process payroll for the retailer’s 30,000 employees.
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NewsRetailers cut back on IT in face of recession
Retailers’ IT budgets have fallen on average by about 20 per cent in the past year, as the recession has forced retailers to do more with less.
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NewsHMV working with Clarity Commerce for real-time loyalty system
HMV plans to extend its purehmv loyalty card to its live venues and cinemas once it is satisfied with its membership base.
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NewsVodafone wants to return to Carphone Warehouse
Mobile phone operator Vodafone wants to end a three-year exclusive deal with Phones 4U and return to Carphone Warehouse.
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NewsNext shareholders revolt over pay plans
Next shareholders have revolted against the fashion retailer’s remuneration report.
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NewsPlay.com launches credit card
Play.com has launched its own credit card that will offer a points reward scheme for its customers.Provided by MBNA, the Play.com Credit Card will give Play.com customers PlayPoints for using the card on or outside of the site, these are redeemable for 8 million of the e-tailers products.The card offers ...
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NewsMothercare posts 12.4 per cent profit hike
Mothercare has reported underlying pre-tax profit up 12.4 per cent to £37.1m in its full year ending March 28.
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NewsJD Sports acquires French sports retailer Chausport
JD Sports Fashion has acquired French sports retailer Chausport, as first revealed by Retail Week.
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NewsTK Maxx first quarter profits rise
TJX Companies, the US parent company behind discount designer TK Maxx in the UK and Europe, has notched up record growth in its first quarter and revealed that profits at the European division have soared.
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NewsBay Trading’s new owners acquire 45 stores
The new owners of Bay Trading have acquired 45 standalone stores out of the 175-store portfolio.