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Debenhams invests in innovation for autumn/winter collection About 11 years ago

Department store Debenhams is to invest in innovative marketing for its autumn/winter campaign, including upping its print and television advertising  and introducing augmented reality into its stores for the first time.The campaign will be spearheaded by a TV campaign featuring musician Foxes whose debut solo single 'Youth' has been selected...

Canadian hotel sues guest $95, 000 over bad TripAdvisor review About 11 years ago

In an unusual move, and a possible legal first for Canada, a Quebec hotel is suing a former guest for damages over a review he wrote on review site TripAdvisor.Laurent Azoulay complained that there were bedbugs in the room he was staying in at the Hotel Quebec. Another room wasn’t...

Spitalfields Market launches major ad campaign About 11 years ago

Spitalfields has launched its first major advertising campaign, fronted by local models, to promote the new Saturday Style Market that showcases the work of independent designers.Jason Dervin, Spitalfields Estate General Manager said: “Spitalfields is proud of its reputation for supporting new talent and fresh ideas. The quality, creativity and skill...

Vodafone sells Verizon stake for £84 billion About 11 years ago

Vodafone has sold its 45% stake in US telecoms company Verizon Wireless in one of the biggest deals in corporate history as it prepares to launch a multi-million plan to accelerate the introduction of 4G and faster broadband.The overhaul, called Project Spring will also add to Vodafone's high street stores...

New survey says UK manufacturing is “booming again” About 11 years ago

UK manufacturing has seen its strongest growth in two and a half years in August, according to a new survey.This marks the fifth consecutive month of expansion for the sector and the highest since February 2011.Meanwhile, the Markit/CIPS purchasing managers' index (PMI) also found that output and new orders rose...

Sainsbury’s opens on site of first self-service supermarket About 11 years ago

Sainsbury’s has gone back to its roots today with the opening of its new West Croydon Local store. The new convenience store, which is on London Road, is on the same site as one of Britain’s earliest ever self-service supermarket.Sainsbury’s was founded in 1869 by John James Sainsbury with a...

Hermes bags a profit as international demand continues high About 11 years ago

Luxury goods group Hermes has outlined plans to raise its prices next year as prices of raw materials such as leather and silk edge higher.The retailer, which posted a 14% leap in net profit in the half year, also saw sales increase 11% on the previous year.In particular, the Chinese...

High street fills with “barbers and bookies” as independent shops close About 11 years ago

Barbers and bookies are filling gaps on high streets left by the closure of independent shops, according to a new report.Coffee shops and nailbars are also filling up the empty slots, with Independent clothing stores, shoe shops and newsagents shutting at a record rate with nearly 200 closing in the...

Three cuts roaming charges in seven countries About 11 years ago

Three has announced that it has abolished roaming charges in seven countries across the world including the Republic of Ireland, Australia, Italy, Austria, Hong Kong, Sweden and Denmark.The move comes in the wake of a series of clampdowns in roaming charges by various European countries.Pay monthly customers will be able...

Irish unemployment hits three-year low as outlook brightens About 11 years ago

Ireland's unemployment rate dropped to a three-year low as retail sales jumped to a three-year high, giving a rosier outlook on the country’s economic prospects.Seasonally adjusted unemployment in the second quarter was 13.7%, down slightly from a revised 13.8% in the first three months, the Central Statistics Office said.Thursday's data...

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