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Primark store expansion boosts festive sales

Fashion retailer Primark recorded a 4% increase in sales over the festive period buoyed by the continued expansion of store…

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Richemont Europe blames French ‘social unrest’ for sales slowdown

Swiss retail group, Richemont Europe, has blamed French “yellow vest” protests for a slowdown in its sales. The group, which…

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Walmart to acquire online home decor retailer Art.com

US retail group Walmart has announced it is to acquire online home decor retailer, Art.com for an undisclosed sum. The…

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B&M posts double-digit sales and profit growth

B&M has announced a double-digit increase in both group revenues and profit before tax in the 26 week period ending…

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‘Unparalleled line up of talent’ brought in for JD Christmas ad

Sportswear retailer JD Sports has brought together an “unparalleled line-up of global talent” as part of its 2018 Christmas campaign.…

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B&M acquires French discount retailer Paminvest SAS

B&M has announced the acquisition of French firm Paminvest SAS, a discount retail group operating 95 stores under the trading…

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Why the retail industry needs Extended Producer Responsibility

Waste as a resource remains a hot topic in the news agenda. Consumers are becoming more concerned about the future…

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Ted Baker posts profit rise of 3.5%

Ted Baker has posted a 3.5% rise in profits before tax and exceptional items to £25m as it continues to…

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Online retailers and the battle for e-commerce customer experience

The digital experience is becoming increasingly integral to the retail industry, and with the holiday period on the horizon, it’s…

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New research shows majority of British people will buy local this Christmas

New research into Christmas online shopping has revealed that British people are increasingly buying from home-grown brands. The research, from…

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