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Primark owner reports 4% sales boost for H1 2019

Associated British Foods (AFB), which owns Primark, has announced that sales at the retailer are expected to be 4% ahead…

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L’occitane launches same day delivery across UK

French beauty retailer L’occitane has partnered with retail delivery startup On The Dot to launch its same day delivery service…

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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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Why online retailers must address the checkout process

The retail industry has dramatically changed and continues to do so at a rapid pace. The days of bricks-and-mortar stores…

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Clas Ohlson to close all UK stores axing 150 jobs

Home retailer, Clas Ohlson has announced it is to close all UK stores as it looks to focus on operations…

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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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Coca-Cola to acquire Costa Coffee from Whitbread for £3.9bn

Coca-Cola is to buy the coffee chain Costa from Whitbread in a £3.9bn deal. Whitbread, which acquired the brand in…

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Primark defies high street strife with 6% sales boost

Budget fashion retailer Primark has reported a 6% increase in sales in the 40 weeks to 23 June compared with…

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