All Stores and property articles – Page 178
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AnalysisHomebase boss McGloughlin confident as losses narrow
As Easter approaches, Homebase chief executive Damian McGloughlin can look forward to DIY retailers’ equivalent of Christmas with more confidence than he could last year.
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NewsCard Factory set on expansion despite profit decline
Card Factory posted a fall in full-year profits due to lower footfall but will continue its growth strategy with the aim of 1,200 stores.
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NewsBrightHouse poaches new boss from Thomas Cook
BrightHouse has announced it has appointed a new chief executive after former boss Hamish Paton stepped down at the beginning of the year.
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NewsSuperdry founder Dunkerton wins City backer
Superdry founder Julian Dunkerton has received support from City backer Oasis Management after rejoining the business.
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NewsPoundland boss Bond confident that high street has future
Poundland boss Andy Bond has said there is light at the end of the tunnel for struggling high streets.
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NewsDebenhams poised to name Duddy as boss as Bucher exits
Terry Duddy is understood to have been lined up to take charge of Debenhams following the likely departure this week of chief executive Sergio Bucher.
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OpinionOpinion: These smaller retailers are the industry's real winners
The retail sector is undergoing an important shift in its evolution, with consumer choice never stronger thanks to a wave of small and nimble operators disrupting established players.
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NewsAldi trials its first ever self-service checkouts
Discount grocer Aldi has launched a trial of its first ever self-service checkout tills at one of its stores.
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NewsWHSmith launches new pharmacy store concept
WHSmith has partnered with Well Pharmacy to open a new store concept in Gatwick Airport’s North Terminal.
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NewsDobbies snaps up 31 garden centres from rival Wyevale
Dobbies has acquired 31 stores from Wyevale, making it the largest garden centre operator in the UK.
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GalleryFirst look: Inside Primark's new Birmingham flagship
Five floors, beauty parlours for men and women, Harry Potter and Disney shop-in-shops, as well as a Disney café on the top floor, are just a few of the elements that distinguish Primark’s new Birmingham branch.
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Retail VoiceHow to prevent shopper transactions from being declined
New payment regulations will increase the security shoppers face when checking out online, but what does this mean for retailers?
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AnalysisStore gallery: Nisa's new Evolution store format
At its Retail Exhibition 2019, Nisa unveiled its Evolution store format, showcasing new self-service technology and far greater depth of the Co-op’s own-brand range.
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NewsNisa boss Towle: Era of big four c-store expansion is over
Nisa boss Ken Towle believes the symbol group can benefit from what he sees as a pivot away from convenience stores by its larger grocery rivals.
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NewsTopps Tiles records improving sales trend
Specialist retailer Topps Tiles has reported an improving sales trend over its second quarter.
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NewsGear4music warns on profits despite sales rise
Gear4music has warned on profits for the second time this year despite an increase in sales.
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NewsChinese firm mulls LK Bennett swoop
A Chinese firm which supplies LK Bennett has joined the race to buy the fashion retailer from administrators.
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NewsAO to flick the off switch on TV ads
Online electricals retailer AO.com is to turn off TV advertising and focus on digital campaigns instead.
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NewsCustomer trust is retail's 'essential battleground', says Dixons' Baldock
Dixons Carphone boss Alex Baldock says the retailer is investing in staff training and “doubling down on investment in data science and analytics” in a bid to win customer trust.
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VideoWatch: Boots boss Seb James on winning back beauty relevance
Boots UK boss Seb James talks about his ambition to make the retailer the UK leader in beauty personalisation and building its brand portfolio.