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NewsPrimark first-quarter sales up 18%
Primark has revealed that total sales grew in its first quarter, as it continued to open new space across Europe.
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Otto UK reviews 3,800 jobs
The jobs of up to 3,800 staff at Otto UK are under review as the home shopping group revealed plans for a huge overhaul of the business.
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QS like-for-likes climb
Value fashion retailer QS has revealed that like-for-like sales climbed 5.4 per cent in the quarter to the end of 2008.
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JJB Sports heads for £10m loss
JJB Sports has warned it will make a loss this year of between 5m and 10m after tough trading conditions hit sales and gross margin.
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JJB chief executive's future in the balance as share transfer investigated
The future of JJB chief executive Chris Ronnie is hanging in the balance after the retailer launched an investigation into a transfer of his JJB shares.
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Primark apologises to 'innocent employees' after BBC investigation
Primark has reiterated its stance on ethical business practices and expressed regret at the harm caused to staff employed by two of its suppliers, after the BBC showed video footage alleging it employed illegal immigrants in UK sweatshops.
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Jacques Vert like-for-likes drop 6.8 per cent
Womenswear retailer Jacques Vert has revealed like-for-likes dropped 6.8 per cent in the 26 weeks to October 25, with sales falling from 58.3m to 54.9m.
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Icelandic fund Kcaj faces administration
Icelandic investment fund Kcaj, which owns several chains including Jones the Bootmaker, Mountain Warehouse and Blooming Marvellous, could be put into administration this week forcing the sale of its stakes in the retailers.
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Canterbury to expand in the UK
Rugby brand and retailer Canterbury plans to open between three and six more stores in this country and Ireland during 2009.
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Office faces loss of supplier credit insurance despite strong trading
Footwear chain Office may become the latest retailer to have supplier credit insurance pulled following the collapse of its stablemate USC.
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Primark launches investigation into supplier
Primark is conducting an investigation into one of its key suppliers after an undercover probe found illegal immigrants were being employed at just over half the minimum wage.
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Mosaic issues profit warning
Fashion group Mosaic has revealed total sales fell 1.2 per cent over the 23 weeks to January 3 and said that it expects full-year profits to be below last year.
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M and M Direct festive sales surge 31%
M and M Direct has become the latest online retailer to report a strong Christmas, with sales up 31 per cent in the 10 weeks to January 4.
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Indian retailer takes stake in East
Indian retailer Fabindia has snapped up 25 per cent of womenswear retailer East.
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Retailers to press ahead with global plans despite downturn
Retailers are set to plough on with international expansion in 2009, despite being forced to curtail some plans in order to make short-term cost savings, according to retail experts.
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Shop Direct Group online sales soar
Shop Direct Group sales climbed 9 per cent in the six weeks to January 2 as more shoppers took advantage of later online delivery deadlines in the run-up to Christmas.
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Gap sales fall as shoppers delay Christmas purchases
A challenging December in the US hit fashion giant Gap, with like-for-like sales falling 14 per cent over the month.
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John Lewis sales rocket 27%
John Lewis has delivered a barnstorming start to its clearance with weekly sales soaring 27.4 per cent on the previous year.
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JD Sports reports strong Christmas
JD Sports posted strong growth over the Christmas period as it held its nerve and only went on Sale on Boxing Day.
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Next profit on course as Sale strategy pays
Next has stood firm on its discounting strategy and will be clear of much of its Sale stock by the end of this week, despite lengthy and deep price cuts by its competitors.