All articles by Suzanne Bearne – Page 31
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NewsTopps Tiles like-for-likes slip 1.5% in third quarter
Topps Tiles like-for-like sales dropped 1.5% for the 13 weeks to June 29, 2013 but the retailer returned to growth in June.
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NewsJohn Lewis to open first airport store at Heathrow Terminal 2
John Lewis is to become the first department store chain to open airport shops as it prepares to open at Heathrow’s Terminal 2 next year.
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NewsNisa chief operating officer appointed to board amid reshuffle
Nisa has appointed chief operating officer Amanda Jones to its board amid a management reshuffle.
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NewsSports Direct takes control of outdoor goods brand Yeomans
Sports Direct has acquired a majority stake in outdoor sports chain Yeomans as it adds to its growing stable of retail brands.
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NewsHammerson submits plans for £130m Leeds development
Landlord Hammerson has submitted its planning application for the £130m development of Victoria Gate in Leeds.
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NewsAnalysis: Premium fashion retailer LK Bennett plans overseas expansion
The regular endorsement of one of the world’s most famous women has helped keep British premium womenswear retailer LK Bennett in good shape.
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AnalysisThe Australian retail market: What do retailers need to know?
River Island is following fashion retail rivals and attempting to turn a profit Down Under.
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NewsB&Q launches garden tool recycling trial
B&Q is kicking off its first garden tools trade-in next weekend as part of the home improvement retailer’s plans to become more sustainable.
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NewsGame appoints first chief digital officer
Entertainment group Game has hired IGN Entertainment vice president and managing director Ian Chambers to the new role of chief digital officer.
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NewsSelfridges London targeted by gang of robbers
Selfridges in London has been raided by masked robbers who stole a number of high-value watches on Thursday evening.
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NewsPrimark updates on Bangladesh short-term assistance plan
Primark is set to pay out three months’ wages to factory employees or dependents of those impacted by the Rana Plaza factory collapse as part of its short-term assistance plans.
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NewsAnalysis: French Connection’s turnaround plan is looking positive
The latest results from beleaguered fashion retailer French Connection might not exactly have merited a toast among shareholders last month, but there were probably sighs of relief.
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GalleryIn pictures: Topshop opens doors of first Hong Kong store
Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green opened the doors of Topshop’s first store in China today, with a 14,000 sq ft flagship in Hong Kong.
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AnalysisThe pets market: What do retailers need to know?
Competition in the growing pets market is likely to step up as etailer Ocado launches a standalone site.
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NewsBooths hires former Best Buy exec as retail director
Booths has appointed the former retail director of the failed UK arm of electricals giant Best Buy to the same role at the upmarket northern grocer.
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NewsFortnum & Mason to open first new UK standalone store in 306 years
Fortnum & Mason has revealed plans to open a 2,000 sq ft store at London’s King’s Cross St Pancras station.
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NewsTesco first quarter results: What the analysts say
Tesco UK like-for-likes dropped 1% in its first quarter, as its general merchandise division had “held back sales in the UK”. Retail Week summarises the City’s reaction.
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NewsMoss Bros posts flat like-for-likes after "difficult" start to the year
Menswear retailer Moss Bros like-for-like sales were flat for the 18 weeks to June 1, as it experienced a “difficult” start to the year.
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NewsRegent Street celebrates Coronation anniversary
London’s Regent Street jas put on colourful display of purple and gold flags to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
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NewsIn focus: May retail sales figures from the BRC
UK retail like-for-like sales rose 1.8% in May, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-KMPG Retail Sales Monitor. Retail Week drills down into how each of the individual categories performed.