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NewsEnd of business rate relief a 'huge blow' for small high street retailers
The Government’s failure to extend its business rate relief scheme has been branded a “huge blow” for small high street retailers.
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NewsRiver Island's 'click-and-don't-collect' highlights multichannel challenges
Online retailing should be simple. Customers click on products from your website, they make a payment and you drive it round to their house.
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NewsEdinburgh Woollen Mill Group profits jump as 100 more stores planned
Fashion and textiles retailer Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group has reported a jump in pre-tax profits as it plans 100 new store openings.
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OpinionOpinion: Is your website ready for 31 days of Black Friday?
In this digital age all retailers should be capable of handling the scale of online traffic that Black Friday will bring on a daily basis.
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NewsAldi launches playful take on John Lewis' 'Man on the Moon' Christmas ad
Aldi has launched a new tongue-in-cheek Christmas advert featuring a playful take on John Lewis’ tear-jerking ‘Man on the Moon’ campaign.
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NewsMcColl's boss James Lancaster to step down and become non-exec chairman
McColl’s veteran chief executive James Lancaster is stepping down from his role at the retailer he founded more than 40 years ago.
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NewsTesco agrees $12m payout to US investors following accounting scandal
Tesco is to pay $12m (£8m) to US investors to end legal action following the accounting scandal that rocked the supermarket giant last year.
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NewsJohn Lewis bans staff from snapping up Black Friday deals on its website
Department store John Lewis has banned its staff from using their discounts to snap up online bargains on Black Friday this year.
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NewsRiver Island launches ‘click and don’t collect’ service for busy shoppers
River Island has unveiled an innovative delivery service for online shoppers who cannot pick up products ordered for in-store collection.
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VideoWatch: John Lewis' distribution centre prepares for Black Friday
John Lewis’ director of national distribution took us on a tour of the retailer’s main site to explain how it is preparing for Black Friday.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Pets at Home, Tesco and John Lewis
Retail news round-up on November 26, 2015: Pets at Home promises national living wage to young workers and Tesco's US shareholder lawsuit settlement.
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Data: Gauge Black Friday performance with our live data feed
How is Black Friday playing out for retailers? You can gauge the trend using this live data feed that tracks address ‘look-ups’ online.
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NewsEBay braced for 9 million shopper visits to UK marketplace on Black Friday
Around 9 million bargain-hungry Brits are set to log on to eBay’s UK site on Black Friday as the online marketplace prepares for a sales rush.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Mobile rewards programme SyncSpot
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week SyncSpot is in the spotlight.
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NewsBusiness rates remain 'elephant in the room' – Autumn statement reaction
George Osborne has said the results of the business rates review will be delayed until his next Budget. This is how the industry reacted.
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NewsHow retail can learn from the grocery sector to build supplier relationships
The public still thinks retailers are dominated by those whose large market shares places them in an unfair position against suppliers.
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NewsSignet's third-quarter UK sales grow but revenues hit by exchange rates
Ernest Jones owner Signet has posted a 4.1% increase in like-for-like sales within its UK jewellery division during the third quarter.
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NewsMayors could raise business rates under new system as full review delayed
Chancellor George Osborne has confirmed plans to scrap the uniform business rate but said mayors will be able to increase rates.
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NewsRetail Week Live 2016: Bringing together retail’s brightest minds
Live 2016 is set to be the most progressive yet, bringing together retail’s brightest minds to advance the retail industry.
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NewsTesco drivers and warehouse staff threaten Christmas strike action over pay
Hundreds of Tesco delivery drivers and warehouse staff have threatened to go on strike ahead of the crucial Christmas trading period.