All articles by Nicola Harrison – Page 14
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Retailers optimistic for 2015 and plan to increase investment levels
Retailers are optimistic about their prospects for 2015 and many predict increases in sales and plan to invest more, including in staffing.
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Retailers demand talks with Government over 'fiscally neutral' rates review
Retailers have demanded talks with the Government over the proposed business rates review and its aim of being “fiscally neutral”.
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Alliance Boots and Walgreens merger to complete ahead of schedule
Alliance Boots and Walgreens’ merger is expected to complete by the end of the year, months ahead of expectations.
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Bargain hunters to spend £636m online on Christmas Day
Eight million online bargain hunters are expected to spend a record £636m on Christmas Day, up 25% on last year.
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Christmas success rides on final days after shopping patterns skewed
Retailers are banking on a last-minute shopper rush for seasonal success after Black Friday disrupted shopping patterns in the golden quarter.
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American Apparel replaces Dov Charney with first female chief exec
US fashion retailer American Apparel has appointed its first female boss after ousting Dov Charney over allegations of sexual misconduct.
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Jigsaw full-year sales and profits up despite 'challenging' market
Fashion retailer Jigsaw has reported a rise in sales and profits amid “challenging retail conditions” in the year to September 27.
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Grocery market returns to 'marginal' growth despite big four declines
The grocery market returned to “marginal growth” in the 12 weeks ending December 7 after shoppers put more items in their baskets.
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John Lewis says systems 'stood up to challenge' of soaring Black Friday orders
John Lewis said its systems “stood up to the challenge” of unprecedented Black Friday online orders as sales rose last week.
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High street footfall down 4% in November despite Black Friday promotions
High street footfall dropped 4% last month despite many retailers launching a raft of Black Friday deals to kick off Christmas.
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Infographic: Waitrose sales up 9.6% driven by John Lewis collections
Waitrose sales were up 9.6% last week as it benefitted from John Lewis shoppers picking up click-and-collect orders in its stores.
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Ocado says sales boosted by rivals becoming distracted by discounters
Ocado has said its sales have benefitted from supermarket rivals becoming distracted by competing with the discounters.
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In pictures: Harvey Nichols flagship opens VIP Style Advisors Service
Luxury department store Harvey Nichols has opened its new ‘VIP’ Style Advisors Service at its Knightsbridge flagship.
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Asos boss insists overseas sales declines have bottomed out
Asos boss Nick Robertson has called the bottom of the fashion etailer’s overseas woes after pushing the button on lowering prices.
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Retail Week's 12 days of Christmas: How to prepare for the busiest day
Sue Robinson, branch manager at Waitrose’s Westfield London, reveals how to prevent turkey shortage on the busiest Christmas shopping day.
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Primark latest fashion retailer to report sales hit after warm autumn
Value fashion giant Primark has become the latest clothing retailer to report a hit to sales as a result of the warm weather in autumn.
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Infographic: Waitrose shoppers trading up for Christmas as sales rise
Waitrose sales were up 5.8% to £131.8m last week as the festive food shopping period started “in earnest”.
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Fire at Hermes distribution centre delays Black Friday orders
A fire at Hermes’ central distribution centre in Warrington has caused delays to orders during the busiest time in the retail calendar.
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Edinburgh Woollen Mill profits up as it plots 100 new stores
Edinburgh Woollen Mill has unveiled a rise in group profits as it plots 100 store openings in the next two years.
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Austin Reed hires Deloitte to draft turnaround plan
Clothing brand Austin Reed is close to appointing Deloitte to work on a turnaround plan that could include closing some of its shops.