All articles by Suzanne Bearne – Page 15
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NewsSuperdrug posts 7.4% lift in like-for-like sales over Christmas
Health and beauty specialist Superdrug has recorded strong Christmas trading figures and posted a 7.4% rise in like-for-like sales in December.
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NewsFat Face sales up over Christmas but profits slip in half-year results
Fat Face delivered a 5% rise in retail like-for-like sales over Christmas, however the clothing retailer reported a dip in half-year profits.
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NewsHarrods gives its windows a makeover with beauty brands takeover
Some of the world’s biggest beauty brands have taken over the windows at Harrods’ London store as it looks to boost its beauty credentials.
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NewsMorrisons revealed as lead sponsor of Great Run series
Morrisons has become the title sponsor of the Great Run series, which includes major road running event the Great North Run.
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NewsTesco downgraded to junk status by credit ratings agency
Credit ratings agency Moody’s has downgraded its rating on Tesco, forecasting the grocer will continue to be rocked by a competitive market.
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NewsBlue Inc reports 2.8% rise in like-for-likes over Christmas
Young fashion retailer Blue Inc has recorded a 2.8% rise in like-for-like sales over the Christmas period.
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NewsUS private Sales etailer Zulily examines UK options
US private Sales etailer Zulily is considering its options in the UK less than three years after it first entered the market.
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NewsLloydspharmacy in rude health over Christmas as like-for-likes rise 7%
Lloydspharmacy has reported its best-ever Christmas after recording a 7% uplift in like-for-like sales over the festive period.
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AnalysisSainsbury’s third-quarter results: What the analysts say
Sainsbury’s has warned of challenging times ahead as the grocer reported a fall in sales. Retail Week takes a look at the analysts’ view.
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AnalysisTesco: What to expect from its Christmas results and strategy update
The embattled supermarket giant will update the market with its third quarter and Christmas trading on Thursday. We outline what it is expected to reveal.
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NewsAnn Summers falls into the red with £3.6m full-year loss
Ann Summers has plunged into the red with a full-year pre-tax loss of £3.6m and has abandoned plans to sell off its Knickerbox brand.
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NewsBlack Friday 2014 becomes UK's biggest shopping day on record
Black Friday 2014 was the UK’s biggest shopping day on record as consumers splashed out £810m during the US-inspired retail bonanza.
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NewsAmerican Apparel hires investment bank to weigh up options
American Apparel has hired an investment bank to consider its strategic options including a sale of the company, according to reports.
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NewsRiver Island fails to pay staff on time following IT glitch
An IT glitch at River Island has led to the high street chain failing to pay its thousands of staff on time.
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NewsWHSmith tests joint-branded Cardmarket high street stores
WHSmith is trialling opening its new value greetings card fascia Cardmarket within existing WHSmith stores as it looks to take on budget rivals.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales fall 1.4% in Christmas week
Sales at John Lewis dropped 1.4% to £126.24m in the week to December 27, but soaring demand for click-and-collect helped break records.
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NewsLush chief executive Andrew Gerrie bows out after 20 years
Lush boss Andrew Gerrie has left the business after 20 years at the helm of the retailer, known as much for its ethics as its bath bombs.
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NewsBooths toasts strong food and drink sales on back of Christmas catalogue
Booths is celebrating a rise in home delivery and click & collect orders this season thanks to strong demand for its catalogue products.
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NewsHigh street footfall down on the last weekend before Christmas
The number of people hitting the shops over the last weekend before Christmas fell as consumers increasingly choose to buy online.
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NewsEU agrees to cap debit and credit card fees
The EU has agreed to cap the cost of processing debit and card payments fees in a move that has been welcomed by retailers.