All articles by Matthew Chapman – Page 12
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NewsRetail sales dip in August as late bank holiday hits back-to-school ranges
Retail sales fell on a like-for-like basis during August as back-to-school sales were hit by the late bank holiday.
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NewsMike Ashley faces revolt from Sports Direct investor over his re-election
The re-election of Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley as the retailer’s executive deputy chairman will be voted against by Royal London Asset Management.
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NewsConviviality Retail to acquire drinks supplier Matthew Clark for £200m
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail has agreed to acquire drinks supplier Matthew Clark for an enterprise value of £200m.
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NewsSofa.com appoints Vince Gunn as chief executive after Gareth Williams exit
Sofa.com has hired Vince Gunn from shoemaker Crocs as chief executive to replace the departing Gareth Williams.
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NewsDr Martens hires ex-Asda boss Paul Mason to replace outgoing chairman
Dr Martens has hired former Asda and Matalan boss Paul Mason as its non-executive chairman to replace David Suddens.
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NewsA Suit That Fits extends crowdfunding drive after hitting target
Online tailor A Suit That Fits has extended its crowdfunding campaign by two weeks after exceeding its initial £500,000 target on September 3.
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NewsPrimark sales to jump 13% on back of aggressive store expansion
Primark expects sales to jump 13% for the year after a significant store expansion, while like-for-likes were impacted by the warm autumn.
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NewsMorrisons to land up to £50m from sale of M Local convenience stores
Grocer Morrisons is expected to receive up to £50m from the sale of its convenience store chain, which will be rebranded to My Local.
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NewsTesco raises £4.2bn from Homeplus sale as it calls time on South Korea
Tesco will raise £4.2bn from the sale of its Homeplus business to a consortium led by MBK Partners as it calls time on its South Korean operation.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis experiences 'another difficult week' as sales drop
John Lewis has revealed a tough trading period has closed with “another difficult week” as sales fell for the fourth consecutive week in August.
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NewsSports Direct faces bonus scheme challenge after shareholder group alert
Sports Direct is having planned changes to its bonus scheme challenged by influential shareholder group The Investment Association.
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NewsHigh street records biggest sales drop since height of financial crisis
The high street recorded its biggest sales fall since 2008 this August after being hit by the strong pound and uncertainty over interest rates.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Original Factory Shop's quest to become the UK's best-loved retailer
The Original Factory Shop chief executive Tony Page has lofty ambitions for a retailer that he has dubbed a “well-kept secret”.
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VideoWatch: Will Google’s Android Pay set the agenda for mobile payment?
With Android Pay poised to launch in the US, experts from mobile marketing firm Somo discuss the implications and effect on the industry.
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NewsFurniture Village profits surge as it gears up for website relaunch
Furniture Village has recorded a surge in profits for the year and cleared its bank debts as it gears up to relaunch its website.
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NewsSignet's UK sales hit in second quarter by exchange rates
Ernest Jones owner Signet has recorded a dip in total sales at its UK division during its second quarter after being hit by currency exchange rates.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to justify higher hospital prices at meeting with Labour MP
Marks & Spencer will meet with health select committee member Paula Sherriff to explain the high prices it charges at its hospital stores.
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NewsWHSmith boss faces showdown with MP over higher hospital prices
Labour MP Paula Sherriff will demand justification for WHSmith charging more in hospitals at a meeting with its boss.
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NewsWest Elm to open shop-in-shop at John Lewis flagship to accelerate expansion
West Elm will open a shop-in-shop in John Lewis’s newly refurbished home department at its flagship Oxford Street store.
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NewsMorrisons price match ads cleared after Aldi complaints, but asked for more clarity
Morrisons has had the validity of its Match & More price match scheme cleared by the advertising watchdog following complaints from rival Aldi.