All articles by Nicola Harrison – Page 106
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NewsFocus DIY asks for rent holiday as snow hits sales
Focus DIY has asked landlords for a rent holiday as the snow last month hit sales.
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NewsChina to overtake US as world's largest grocery market
China is set to overtake the US as the largest grocery market in the world by 2014.
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NewsRetailers back Haiti charity single
Retailers including Marks & Spencer, House of Fraser and BHS have joined entertainment retailers in stocking the Helping Haiti charity single, which is tipped to be one of the biggest selling songs of the past decade.
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AnalysisDFS: Sofa, so good
He may now be thinking about succession and selling the business, but Lord Kirkham does not intend to put his feet up yet. He tells Nicola Harrison about his plans to pass the £1bn sales barrier
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NewsTesco staff to share £144m
Tesco employees are to share £144.4m from maturing Save As You Earn reward schemes.
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NewsSuits You confirms CVA proposal
UPDATED: Menswear retailer Speciality Retail Group (SRG), which trades as Suits You, has proposed a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA), as predicted by Retail-Week.com this morning.
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NewsPre-pack for Diamonds & Pearls
Updated: Jewellery retailer Diamonds & Pearls has been bought out of pre-pack administration this afternoon by a consortium of suppliers.
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NewsTwo more retailers sign to St Martin's Courtyard development
Fashion chains Jack Wills and Hoss Intropia have both signed to St Martin’s Courtyard, in London’s Covent Garden.
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NewsSnow hits Carpetright sales
Carpetright group sales grew 7% in the 13 weeks to January 30 as snow last month hit sales.
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NewsDiamonds & Pearls set to hit buffers for second time
Updated: Jewellery retailer Diamonds & Pearls has filed a notice of intention to appoint an administrator at the high court.
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NewsHMV acquires Mama Group
HMV has acquired Mama Group after receiving an adequate level of acceptance from the live music group’s shareholders.
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NewsJohn Lovering to make bid for DFS
Veteran retailer John Lovering has teamed up with private equity firm Permira to put together a deal for furniture retailer DFS valued at more than £500m.
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NewsRetailers to pay more in business rates to fund Crossrail
Retailers will be forced to pay more in business rates in order to fund London’s Crossrail network.
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NewsAmazon sales soar
Giant e-tailer Amazon has revealed a fourth quarter 49% uplift in sales to $4.56bn in its international arm, which includes the UK as well as German, Japanese, French and Chinese operations.
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NewsDFS targets £1bn sales after record full-year results
DFS has laid out plans to top £1bn in sales after reporting record full-year profits despite the challenging furniture market.
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NewsStore acquisitions send Ryman profits rising
Stationer Ryman’s turnover soared 125% in the year to March 28 as the retailer reaped the rewards from the integration of Partners and Stationery Box.
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NewsWHSmith festive sales slide but book market share grows
WHSmith has gained share in a dismal books market in which rival Borders collapsed and the boss of Waterstone’s stepped down following a terrible Christmas.
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NewsB&Q to muscle in on outdoor market
B&Q is to take on leisure and outdoor retailers with the launch of a camping range in March.
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AnalysisOnline ratings and reviews
Amazon pioneered them and other online retailers have followed suit. So are ratings and reviews worth adding to your website and what are the risks?
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Apple iPad to shake up books market
Apple has unveiled the much-anticipated iPad that it said will ignite the e-books market.