All House of Fraser articles – Page 31
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OpinionComment: Will 2014 see the return of the retail IPO?
The past few months have seen a string of retailers hint at the possibility of an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in 2014.
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Analysis
Analysis: Innovation in supply chain online fulfilment
As cut-off times for next-day delivery get later, and same-day delivery becomes more widely adopted, retailers’ supply chains are being tested to the limit, writes David Brooks.
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NewsBonmarché to float next week as retail IPOs gather pace
Bonmarché is poised to list on the AIM stock exchange next week as a flurry of retailers seek to take advantage of the City’s growing appetite for offerings from the sector.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, House of Fraser, retail theft and HMV
Retail news round-up November 12, 2013: Tesco in talks with eReceipts, House of Fraser frast-tracks IPO, UrK retailers lose £3.4bn each year, HMV launches new website in Ireland and SuperValu may have leaked payment details of more than 60,000 customers.
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GalleryIn pictures: House of Fraser opens first full-line overseas shop in Abu Dhabi
Department store group House of Fraser has opened its first international store in Abu Dhabi.
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OpinionComment: Forget omnichannel, isn’t it all just retail?
Omnichannel, multichannel or just plain retail. Does the term by which the industry refers to the proliferation of ways it can interact and transact with its customers matter?
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AnalysisAnalysis: How are etailers investing and innovating to rip down barriers to online shopping?
The quest to make online shopping as quick and convenient as possible has accelerated this year as retailers excelled themselves with slick fulfilment and innovative partnerships.
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NewsHouse of Fraser pilots click and collect floor in Edinburgh store
House of Fraser has brought its click-and-collect only store concept into one of its full line department stores.
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NewsDebenhams brand mix to move more upmarket after Oxford Street revamp
Debenhams is looking to bring more upmarket brands into its business on the back of its £25m Oxford Street redevelopment.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Cost-conscious consumption is here to stay
Shopping habits have changed dramatically since the onset of the recession as consumers sought ways to spend less in the harsh economic environment. But when the good times return, which habits will remain?
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NewsApple comes bottom in retail website rankings
Apple has come bottom of the rankings in a report studying the usability of the 25 top retail websites in the UK.
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OpinionNick Bubb’s verdict: Is the rising tide lifting House of Fraser’s yacht?
Despite impressive online sales growth, helpful autumn weather and rising consumer confidence, is House of Fraser rising with the tide?
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NewsHouse of Fraser posts flat first-half earnings as it invests in own-brand and online
House of Fraser has recorded flat adjusted EBITDA of £7.5m in the first half, when like-for-likes edged up 3.3%.
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NewsOFT accuses John Lewis, Debenhams and House of Fraser of price-fixing bras
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has accused John Lewis, Debenhams and House of Fraser of colluding with a leading sports bra brand to fix prices.
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NewsDigital innovations steal the limelight at London Fashion Week
Trailblazing digital retail technology had a flashbulb-moment alongside catwalk models as retailers put innovation centre stage for London Fashion Week.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on John Lewis, SuperGroup, Tesco, BodyShop, Asda, House of Fraser and Morrisons
Retail news round-up September 10, 2013: John Lewis trials new product labelling scheme, SuperGroup appoints new head of merchandising and Tesco and Body Shop use Apple’s mobile wallet service.
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AnalysisQueue management innovation: What do retailers need to know?
As House of Fraser begins a trial of a new system to prevent long queues to collect online orders, Retail Week takes a look at innovations in queue management.
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NewsHouse of Fraser trials virtual queue system for online collection
House of Fraser has kicked off a trial of a virtual queuing system that will allow shoppers to browse the store while waiting to collect online orders.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Waitrose, Phones 4U, House of Fraser and SuperGroup
Retail news round-up September 6, 2013: Phones 4U sells mobile phone insurance business; Waitrose brings back Delia to host online cookery school; House of Fraser trials virtual queuing solution and SuperGroup to expand in the UK.
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OpinionComment: House of Fraser's IPO prospects
House of Fraser chiefs are considering whether there would be an appetite for an IPO of the department store business, almost a decade after it was taken private.