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OpinionComment: What does the Queen’s Speech mean for zero-hours contracts in retail?
Last week’s Queen’s Speech delivered a number of assurances in the employment arena, including a review of the use of zero hour contracts by businesses.
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AnalysisInnovation watch: Cairo Kidzania – the centre where kids can try different jobs and earn 'money'
Part theme park, part learning centre, Kidzania encourages children to explore and dream about future careers with the help of national and international brands.
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AnalysisAnalysis: French grocers' tactics in the price war across the Channel
French retailer Auchan’s hypermarket managing director for its home market, Vincent Mignot, has called a freeze on all investments and store expansion to fund a major price-cutting campaign.
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OpinionComment: A window on the World Cup or a summer of love?
So far, and there are a few days left, retailers have not made a big noise about the World Cup and with good reason.
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NewsSports Direct unveils plans for new bonus scheme to reward founder Mike Ashley
Sports Direct has scheduled a shareholder meeting to try to win backing for a new bonus scheme to reward founder Mike Ashley.
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NewsSainsbury's set to launch online fashion pilot
Sainsbury’s is to step up its clothing offer as it prepares to trial selling fashion online.
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NewsBillionaire Christo Wiese sets up shell company to launch UK retail takeovers
South African billionaire Christo Wiese has set up a British shell company as he is poised to launch a series of retail takeovers, it is understood.
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GalleryStore gallery: Spar and Eat 17 – convenience store and restaurant combined
London’s Walthamstow Central is the home of Spar and Eat 17, a new and unique combination of convenience store and restaurant.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Carphone Warehouse, Primark and more
Retail news round-up on June 9, 2014: Tesco Ireland hires former Aldi executive, EE assures Carphone Warehouse over plans to sell direct, Primark poised to sign for Pavilions shopping centre, Farmfoods sales surge but profits fall.
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NewsVideo: Evans Cycles launches new TV ad featuring Sir Chris Hoy
Evans Cycles has launched a new TV ad campaign featuring Olympic champion cyclist Sir Chris Hoy.
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NewsSainsbury's to launch click-and-collect from London Underground stations
Sainsbury’s is planning to launch a click-and-collect service from an initial seven London Underground stations this summer.
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Grocers struggle to entice customers with price cuts
The big four grocers are struggling to entice customers with price cuts and Asda was the only one among them to record market share growth in May.
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NewsNew Look names Danny Barrasso UK managing director
New Look has appointed the executive assistant to chief executive Anders Kristiansen to the newly created role of UK managing director.
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AnalysisInfographic: World Cup spending in numbers
Retail sales for the World Cup are set to be slightly disappointing, with few England fans inspired by their team’s prospects.
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NewsDixons World Cup competition nets support for Brazil
As the World Cup kicks off, Dixons has been encouraging a bit of patriotism with a ‘Cash for Goals’ competition across its PC World and Currys stores.
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NewsRiver Island recreates John Lennon and Yoko Ono's bed-in
River Island has launched a charity T-shirt for War Child’s Come Together peace campaign by recreating the iconic image of Beatles star John Lennon and wife Yoko Ono with ex-Made in Chelsea star Millie MacIntosh and rapper hubby Professor Green.
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NewsDebenhams helps high-heeled ladies with that sinking feeling
Ladies with a date for the races will be able to test the power of their heels at Debenhams’ Oxford Street store.
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NewsFortnum & Mason appoints former Harrods boss to board
The iconic food department store Fortnum & Mason has appointed two non-executives to its board including the former boss of Harrods.
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Analysis15 fascinating facts about Foyles as it prepares to open its Charing Cross flagship
Foyles will tomorrow relocate to a ’21st century bookshop’ on London’s Charing Cross Road. Here are 15 things you might not know about Foyles.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales soar as footfall boosted by rainy bank holiday
John Lewis sales soared 16.8% to £79m in its week to May 31 as footfall was boosted by the wet weather over the bank holiday and half term.