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• Cyber Monday online shopping spree forecast to break record

  27-11-2023 23:39 via ft.com
  US sales projected to reach at least $12bn as ecommerce grows faster than store business
  
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• Amazon’s iRobot purchase could restrict competition, EU regulator warns

  27-11-2023 20:39 via ft.com
  Roomba maker’s shares fall after formal objection to $1.45bn acquisition
  
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• Mountain Warehouse plans spree of new stores after returning to profit

  27-11-2023 17:13 via ft.com
  Outdoor clothing retailer says there is ‘life left’ in UK high street as it plots aggressive expansion
  
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• TK Maxx joins line-up at Glasgow’s Braehead

  27-11-2023 01:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  TK Maxx has opened a new store in Glasgow’s Braehead shopping centre just in time for the festive season. Spanning 27,000 square feet, the shop will offer customers... View Article
  
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• Three tips to capitalise on Black Friday and Cyber Monday

  27-11-2023 01:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  It’s no surprise to hear that Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the busiest shopping periods of the entire year. In 2022, total sales during Black... View Article
  
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• Q&A: Stephanie Glendinning of Centre:mk

  27-11-2023 01:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Here we catch up with Stephanie Glendinning, one of the few retail relations managers at a retail destination in the UK, to find out how her... View Article
  
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• Profitability vs ED&I: The Delicate Balance in Asos’ Executive Bonus Scheme

  27-11-2023 01:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  It has been reported that fashion retailer, Asos, has decided to abandon diversity targets in its annual executive bonus scheme, choosing to prioritise profitability instead. This... View Article
  
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• Mountain Warehouse ups pace of new openings as sales surge

  27-11-2023 01:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Mountain Warehouse is upping the pace of new store openings after its sales hit an all-time high this year. The outdoor retailer, which has 370 shops... View Article
  
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• Mango returns to Cork

  27-11-2023 01:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Mango has returned to Cork as part of plans to strengthen its presence in Ireland. The Spanish fashion retailer previously operated a store in the city... View Article
  
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• John Lewis expands in-store services offering with launch of Randox Health clinics

  27-11-2023 01:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  John Lewis has teamed up with Randox Health to offer a range of health programmes aimed at preventative healthcare. The department store said the move forms... View Article
  
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• DECATHLON Acquires Bergfreunde

  27-11-2023 01:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  DECATHLON is pleased to announce the acquisition of Bergfreunde, an online specialist retailer for mountain sports, climbing, and outdoor equipment. The purchase agreement, which was signed... View Article
  
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• Cancer Research and the Retail Trust to offer shop staff and volunteers free wellbeing support

  27-11-2023 01:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Cancer Research UK has started working with the Retail Trust to support the wellbeing of the thousands of volunteers and staff members at its 550+ UK... View Article
  
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• [ EBOOK ] From Emotional Connection to Brand Success: The Pathways of Loyalty

  27-11-2023 01:00 via theretailbulletin.com
  
  Looking for ways to differentiate your loyalty program from the sea of other loyalty programs? Emotional connection may be just the solution you need and the... View Article
  
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• Black Friday spending edges up as electricals sales soar at John Lewis

  27-11-2023 00:17 via retailgazette.co.uk
  Black Friday spending across retail was up year on year, as John Lewis said air fryers and earphones help its small electricals sales soar 31%.
  According to Nationwide, the number of purchases was up 2% on Black Friday last year and 12% on 2021’s discounting event, making it the busiest shopping day on record.
  Over the course of the day, Nationwide members made 9.92 million transactions, the equivalent of more than 114 transactions every second.
  Despite the rise in purchases, footfall was
  
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