All articles by Tiffany Holland – Page 65
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NewsAnalysis: The Entertainer sets it sights on overseas growth
The Entertainer’s prospective move into international markets could be a game-changer for a retailer that has made delivering growth in a difficult category look like child’s play.
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NewsSainsbury's outperforms Big Four, Nielsen data shows
Sainsbury’s is the stand-out performer in the Big Four supermarkets winning 16% market share and generating a 7.4% sales jump in the 12 weeks to November 10, Nielsen data shows.
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OpinionBlog: Women and men of the future
I was pleasantly surprised by the Women of the Future Awards 2012 event last night, which recognises women’s achievements across all business sectors.
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NewsLe Coq Sportif to open European flagship in London next year
French sportswear brand Le Coq Sportif will unveil its European flagship store in Covent Garden next year.
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NewsMothercare raids Argos for new finance director
Mothercare has appointed Argos finance director Matt Smith as its chief financial officer and executive director.
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NewsBathstore hires Simon Burke as non-executive chairman
Retail stalwart Simon Burke has been appointed non-executive chairman at Bathstore.
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NewsHalfords ramps up accessories category to rival specialists
Halfords has signed a series of top name brands to relaunch its cycle parts, accessories and clothing category next year as it seeks to take on its specialist competitors.
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NewsHalfords ramps up offer as profits fall 23.4%
Car parts and cycle specialist Halfords is ramping up its product offer and multichannel initiatives, as profits plunged 23.4% to £41.9m for the 26 weeks to September 28.
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NewsMayor of London briefs retailers ahead of £100m weekend
Mayor of London Boris Johnson met with London retailers today ahead of the West End’s VIP Saturday when shoppers are expected to spend £100m in preparation for the Christmas season.
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NewsSignet's UK division posts like-for-like jump
Signet, the parent company of Ernest Jones and H.Samuel, delivered a 2.3% like-for-like jump at its UK division in its third quarter.
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NewsPrimark plans Warrington regional flagship
Primark is set to open a new regional flagship at Warrington’s Golden Square shopping centre.
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NewsAlliance Boots to extend loan facilities
Retail and pharmaceuticals giant Alliance Boots is preparing to extend the maturity dates on existing loan facilities to facilitate its likely full merger with US drugstore powerhouse Walgreens.
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NewsRihanna lights up Westfield with Christmas switch-on
Pop star Rihanna switched on Stratford Westfield’s Christmas lights last night, amid fireworks as she performed her new single ‘Diamonds’ at the shopping centre.
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NewsHolland & Barrett trials fitness drills in-store
Holland & Barrett is trialling fitness drills in ten stores, as the health and beauty retailer attempts to improve the in-store environment and boost conversion rates.
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NewsMajestic profit up 3.9% in first half despite wet weather
Wine retailer Majestic delivered a 3.9% jump in pretax profit to £9.2m for the 26 weeks to October 1 despite the tough economic conditions and wet summer weather.
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NewsShop vacancy level highest for more than a year
Total retail footfall in the three months to the end of October fell 0.4% against last year as the town centre vacancy level in October hit 11.3%, the highest figure in more than a year.
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News41 Comet stores to close by end of the month
The administrators of collapsed electricals retailer Comet have confirmed that 41 Comet stores will close by the end of the month, putting up to 1,000 jobs under threat.
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NewsBoots apologises after competition error
Boots has issued an apology after disappointed customers were mistakenly told they had won a holiday as part of a competition the retailer was running.
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AnalysisChristmas 2012: What do retailers need to know?
As Christmas 2012 hoves into view, Retail Week takes a look at forecasts for this festive season
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NewsRetailers plan significant expansion next year, says CBRE
Retailers are planning “large scale” expansion in 2013 as multichannel growth strategies demand new store openings alongside online expansion.