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Following a disappointing fall in profits, in late 2012, Home Retail Group announced a new strategy to revitalise Argos' fortunes. The strategy focuses on digital retail, involving the closure of 75 stores, and the winding down of the famous Argos catalogue. The company envisages that more consumers ...
Industries: E-commerce, Electronic Component and Semiconductor | Countries: United Kingdom
Asda will continue to seek to boost growth by competing in the profitable convenience sector from where most supermarket growth now comes and where margins tend to be higher. However, in its first year of trialling its Netto stores, the chain lost money on these shops suggesting that there may be too ...
Industries: E-commerce | Countries: United Kingdom
Debenhams Retail Plc continued to increase its revenue in 2012, however, sales of concession brands performed much better compared to Debenhams' own brands. The retailer is currently embarked on a four-point strategy to revitalise sales. This includes a focus on UK retailing, with the modernisation of ...
Industries: E-commerce | Countries: United Kingdom
Despite the difficult period experienced by other furniture retailers, IKEA Ltd managed to increase sales in 2012 due to reductions in product prices, as well as the extension of products available for online sales. The retailer has also adapted its product range to UK consumer tastes. Throughout the ...
Industries: E-commerce | Countries: United Kingdom
John Lewis Partnership Plc registered only minimal growth in profits in 2011/12 due to the costs of the introduction of new outlets and the tough trading conditions engendered by the recession. However, the company is still well-placed and enjoyed a very strong performance over Christmas 2012. John Lewis ...
Industries: E-commerce, Electronic Component and Semiconductor | Countries: United Kingdom
The report examines all distribution channels to provide segment insight. Channels include hypermarkets, supermarkets, discounters, convenience stores, mixed retailers, health and beauty retailers, clothing and footwear retailers, furniture and furnishing stores, DIY and hardware stores, durable goods ...
Industries: E-commerce | Countries: United Kingdom
In 2010, despite the decline in direct selling, the recruitment of female direct sellers increased by 22%, according to the Direct Selling Association. Firms selling products targeted towards women, such as Avon, benefited from offering mothers flexible working hours or the opportunity to supplement ...
Industries: E-commerce | Countries: United Kingdom
In 2010 TV shopping received a boost after ITV started airing QVC shopping from spring 2010 as part of a programme called The Zone, which is aired from midnight. However, catalogue sales continued to suffer, as their online equivalents are far more convenient for consumers. Euromonitor International's ...
Industries: E-commerce | Countries: United Kingdom
In 2010 a number of key retailing companies had a strong focus on improving their internet operations. For example, leading retailer Tesco stated that it had increased availability on its website, and that customer satisfaction with the service had improved. John Lewis also had a strong focus on the ...
Industries: E-commerce | Countries: United Kingdom
In 2012 sales of furniture and homewares stores in the UK continue to be affected by the difficult trading environment caused by the economic recession. Consumer confidence and spending remained low, which were particularly noticeable in this category as sales of furniture largely depend on the housing ...
Industries: E-commerce | Countries: United Kingdom
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