All articles by Tiffany Holland – Page 8
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NewsRetail sales growth lowest in three years as interest rate rise looms
UK retail sales in June experienced the lowest total growth rate in three years as consumers prepared for an expected interest rate hike.
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NewsAlliance Boots renews skin ageing research partnership
Alliance Boots has renewed its partnership with the University of Manchester as part of its skincare research to create its flagship No7 serums.
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NewsConviviality posts surging full-year profits as it eyes 'strong' future growth
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail has posted surging full-year profits despite a fall in sales due to store closures.
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NewsSports Direct partners with MySale to launch in Australia and New Zealand
Sports Direct is set to launch down under as part of a deal with Australian online fashion marketplace MySale.
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NewsShoppers take more than three days to purchase items in multichannel era
Technology has increased the time it takes shoppers to make a purchase ten-fold, making the shopping experience more important than ever.
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NewsMarks & Spencer chief finance officer Alan Stewart to join Tesco
Marks & Spencer chief finance officer Alan Stewart is stepping down from the retailer to join Tesco.
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NewsHalfords sales up 7.9% as Tour de France gives cycling a boost
Halfords revealed group revenue increased 7.9% in its first quarter as cycling sales were boosted by interest in the Tour de France.
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NewsPrimark sales rise 22% in third quarter as new stores boost growth
Primark posted a 22% sales surge in its third quarter to June 21, driven by new stores and like-for-like growth.
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NewsSuperGroup records 'solid' full-year performance as it eyes European expansion
SuperGroup delivered a “solid” full-year performance and plans to drive further growth through European expansion.
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NewsMothercare appoints Mark Newton-Jones as permanent chief executive
Mothercare has appointed interim boss Mark Newton-Jones as its permanent chief executive.
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NewsTour de France boosts UK footfall and cycling sales
The Tour de France boosted footfall and sales at cycling retailers as it pedalled through Yorkshire and London in the last week.
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AnalysisIn numbers: Shop price inflation hit record low in June
Shop price inflation fell to its lowest on record in June, according to the British Retail Consortium – Nielsen Index.
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NewsDisney Store's full-year profits and sales fall as it closes shops amid online growth
The Disney Store’s UK full-year profits and sales slipped in 2013, impacted by store closures as it uses online to serve customers.
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NewsTed Baker appoints finance director Lindsay Page as chief operating officer
Ted Baker has appointed long-serving group finance director Lindsay Page as its chief operating officer.
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NewsPrimark signs deal to acquire Birmingham's Pavilions Shopping Centre
Primark has signed a deal to buy the Pavilions Shopping Centre in Birmingham where it plans to open one of its largest stores.
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NewsWhole Foods' UK business posts losses of £14.2m despite sales rise
Whole Foods’ UK business posted widening losses of £14.2m last year, despite a surge in sales.
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NewsShop prices lowest on record due to supermarket price war
Shop prices deflated to their lowest rate on record in June, falling 1.8% in the month, due in part to fierce competition among grocers.
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NewsPoundworld returns to full-year profit growth
Poundworld has posted a rise in annual pre-tax profit after two consecutive years of falling profits owing to investment in the business.
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NewsMamas & Papas considers store closures amid talks with BlueGem
Maternity chain Mamas & Papas is considering a store closure programme as part of a survival strategy.
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NewsPhase Eight's owner explores sale of fashion retailer
Phase Eight’s private equity owner Towerbrook is considering putting the fashion retailer up for sale.