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High Street
Sainsbury’s ‘considered’ Mothercare acquisition
Sainsbury’s considered acquiring embattled retailer Mothercare but decided against making an offer, it has emerged. According to the Press Association…
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Shopping Centres
Hammerson delays Intu takeover amid Klépierre approach
Hammerson has delayed it acquisition of British rival Intu while the intentions of French shopping centre giant Klépierre “remain unclear”.…
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Analysis
The role artificial intelligence has to play in retail
There’s no doubt about it; the retail sector is in the middle of a revolution. While customer service has always…
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Online & Digital
Amazon reprimanded by watchdog over ‘misleading’ ads
Four adverts by Amazon have been banned after the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said they were “misleading”. In a series…
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High Street
Conviviality may face legal action from investors
Investors in Conviviality are considering the possibility of legal action against the board of the company amid claims they were…
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High Street
Clas Ohlson To Sell Fresh Bottled ‘Swedish Air’
To mark the brand’s 100th year birthday, homeware brand Clas Ohlson announces has today announced that it is launching going…
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High Street
DFS ‘confident’ despite halved profits
DFS has seen a fall in both its sales and pre-tax profits for the six months to 27 January amid…
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High Street
Select seeks CVA putting 2,000 jobs at risk
Genus UK, the parent company of fashion retailer Select, is seeking a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) that would allow it…
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Advice
Imagined ownership: four steps to nudge customers closer to purchase
Lately, when opening the Asos app on my phone, I’ve been struck by how keenly they’re pushing their ‘try before…
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Department Stores
House of Fraser holds emergency refinancing talks
Department store group House of Fraser has held refinancing talks with Alteri Investors as fears grow over its financial condition.…
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