Month: April 2018
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Apr- 2018 -13 AprilAdvice
Retail finance should be celebrated, not feared
Let’s face it: consumer finance gets a bad rap. Only recently did UK Finance release figures showing that debt on…
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13 AprilShopping Centres
Klépierre abandons Hammerson bid after numerous rejections
Klépierre has announced that it has abandoned its attempted acquisition of Hammerson after an improved offer was rejected for the…
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13 AprilOnline & Digital
Retailers ‘need to invest in visualisation technology’ to boost online sales
Almost half of shoppers would spend more online if there was technology that helped them visualise and understand how products…
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13 AprilDepartment Stores
Sanpower to introduce Chinese brands to Europe through House of Fraser
Sanpower Group has announced a new supply chain programme to introduce premium Chinese brands to the UK, Europe and rest…
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13 AprilHigh Street
Hobbycraft appoints Tesco CEO as chairman
Arts and crafts retailer Hobbycraft has has appointed Tesco UK CEO Matt Davies as its new chairman. Davies is currently…
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13 AprilClothing & Shoes
American Apparel set for UK relaunch
Retail brand, American Apparel plans to relaunch online in April in the UK. The brand will return with its basics…
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12 AprilAdvice
Why retailers should be empowering staff with the same tech they offer customers
Often, tech is the only thing that really differentiates one business from another, so it’s clear to see why retailers…
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12 AprilHigh Street
WHSmith profits dip as high street arm struggles
WHSmith has reported a dip in its profits for the six months ending February 28, as its high street trading…
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12 AprilHigh Street
Mothercare reports drop in Q4 like-for-like sales
Embattled retailer Mothercare has revealed its UK like-for-like sales declined by 2.8% in the group’s Q4 results. However, online sales…
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12 AprilDIY
Carpetright to close nearly a quarter of stores, affecting 300 jobs
Carpetright is preparing to close nearly a quarter of its 300 stores in a restructuring plan as it struggles to…
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