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Screwfix has delivered a like for like sales increase of 2% in the 13 weeks to 2 November, with total sales rising 3.7% to £ 1.1 billion.Kingfisher, the group behind Screwfix and the B&Q brand, saw its group retail profits rise, with like-for-like sales edging up 1.4% while total sales...
The health food retailer Holland & Barrett is to launch a new TV and print advertising campaign this week to promote its range of ethical beauty productsThe £360,000 advertising campaign created by RKCR/Y&R will focus on the latest anti-ageing beauty trend Snail Gel which is ethically sourced from the slime...
The grocer Asda has appointed Alex Russo as its new Chief Financial Officer.Former Tesco man Russo will take up the role from 6 January when Richard Mayfield begins a new post as CFO of Walmart’s EMEA regionRusso, who has a strong background in international retail, has previously worked as independent...
Argos is preparing for its busiest day as an excess of three million visits are predicted to flood to its websites and apps on Cyber Monday next week.On Monday 3 December 2012, Argos received 3.1 million visits across its main website, mobile site and apps – an increase of almost...
According to new research gathered by marketing agency Savvy Marketing, shoppers are planning to spend 25 per cent more for Christmas 2013 than they did last year.The research, of 1,000 shoppers revealed 45% of 18 to 24 year olds and 31% of 25-31 year olds will spend more on festivities.Savvy...
The Jermyn Street shirt maker is showing its support for Breast Cancer Care by collaborating with the charity to help raise money through the launch of a new and exclusive range of ties.The ties have been especially created for the charity with £10 from each sale set to go towards...
Argos unveiled its first digital concept store this week in a move that set to ‘transform the Argos shopping journey’ for consumers.The UK retailer says this new concept offers consistent experiences with Argos’, internet and mobile shopping channels, and will provide either immediate, same day or next day fulfilment on...
Tie Rack is to begin closing its 44 stores in the UK with 200 staff members at threat of losing their jobs after accounts for last year showed that it saw a pre-tax loss of £6.8m on sales of £68.1m.Tie Rack, which was founded in 1981 by South African entrepreneur...
Edinburgh Woollen Mill is aiming to open around 100 new stores.The high street retailer is also in talks about expansion in Russia, Germany, and the Middle East as its operating profit has risen to £58.5m compared with £20.6m the previous year....
Waitrose saw its total divisional sales were 6.5% higher in the week to Saturday (23rd November) than the same time last year, with the grocer's frozen food aisles becoming the most popular.Waitrose.com Christmas peak week sales were 43.5% higher than last year, as many customers chose to shop online instead...
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