Month: July 2018
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Jul- 2018 -31 JulyAdvice
Redefining the retail experience
For years we have heard stories of the apparent decline of the high street, with the likes of Comet, Maplin…
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31 JulyEconomy
Consumer confidence dips in July
Consumer confidence dropped in July despite the boost of the World Cup and heatwave, a new survey suggests. According to…
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31 JulyEconomy
Games Workshop sees profit increase of £32m
Games Workshop has announced a pre-tax profit rise from £38.4m in the previous financial year to £74.5m in 2018. The…
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31 JulyElectrical
Dixons Carphone data breach hits 10 million
Electronics retailer Dixons Carphone has issued an apology to its customers after data breaches in 2017 allowed unauthorised access to…
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31 JulyDIY
Wickes owner Travis Perkins lowers profit outlook amid ‘challenging DIY market’
The parent company of DIY retailer Wickes, Travis Perkins, has announced that profits “will be lower than previously expected” amid…
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30 JulyAnalysis
Reality Check: Would you pay by Instagram?
In the near future, direct payments will be possible via the image-sharing service Instagram. With this announcement the app, first…
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30 JulyHigh Street
Starbucks launches 5p cup charge in UK
Starbucks is rolling out a 5p paper cup charge in all 950 UK stores, following a three-month trial in London.…
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30 JulyHigh Street
Marks and Spencer partners with Decoded to launch ‘Data Academy’ for staff
Marks and Spencer has announced it has partnered with technology specialists Decoded to create the world’s first ‘Data Academy’ in…
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30 JulyOnline & Digital
Shop Direct appoints new retail director and shuffles executive board
Online retailer Shop Direct, which owns Very.co.uk and Littlewoods.com, has appointed Sam Perkins as its new retail director, who aims…
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27 JulyDIY
B&Q reinforces commitment to kitchen and bathrooms market
Home improvement retailer B&Q has begun to recruit 800 new colleagues in its bid to further commitment to the kitchens…
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