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Marks and Spencer loses adwords battle with InterfloraThe High Court of England and Wales has issued its judgment in the long-running trademark dispute between Interflora and Marks and Spencer. | River Island bring their experience to Payments Summit 2013E-commerce is increasingly proving a route in for criminals to commit fraud in-store, which is being made possible by most retailers' lack of integration of fraud solutions across their multiple channels. by Glynn Davis |
CIFAS figures reveal credit and store card fraud on the increaseFrauds identified by the cross sector Members of CIFAS during the first four months of 2013 reveal a marked return to the idea that some products are inherently more attractive to fraudsters. | Marks and Spencer reports fall in profitsMarks and Spencer has posted a fall in its annual profits following a decline in clothing sales during the past year. |
Burberry profits up 14%Luxury brand Burberry saw its adjusted pre-tax profit rise by 14% to £428 million in the year to end March as revenues were boosted by strong sales in China and Hong Kong. | Barbour makes key appointments within senior teamBarbour, the iconic British clothing brand, has announced two new appointments within its senior team. |
Waitrose, Lidl and Aldi post record market sharesLatest grocery share figures published today for the 12 weeks to 12 May 2013 show Waitrose, Aldi and Lidl achieving record market shares as the grocery market becomes increasingly polarised. | Wiggle to offer Click and Collect delivery optionCycle retailer Wiggle is to offer its customers a Click and Collect delivery option through a partnership with store-based delivery and returns provider CollectPlus. |
Amazon tops list of world's most valuable retail brandsAmazon has overtaken Walmart to become the world’s most valuable retail brand in 2013 according to the results of a new study. | Smyths Toys Superstores to open new Kent storeSmyths Toys Superstores is to open a new superstore in Maidstone in Kent as part of a new store opening programme that will see the retail launch five to six new stores over the next 12 months. |
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