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NewsSecond wave of Portas Pilots spend just a third of funds
The second round of Portas Pilots have spent just 36% of the Government money allocated to them 18 months ago to resuscitate high streets.
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NewsSports Direct asks shareholders to back bonus share scheme for Mike Ashley
Sports Direct is asking shareholders to again back a bonus share scheme, worth about £65m, for its executive deputy chairman Mike Ashley.
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NewsCo-op boss Euan Sutherland writes resignation letter
Co-operative Group chief executive Euan Sutherland has written a resignation letter after labelling the business “ungovernable”.
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NewsRetail like-for-likes fall 1% in February after bumper January
Retail like-for-likes dropped 1% in February after a bumper January when they rose 3.9%.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on February retail sales, eBay and HMV
Retail news round-up on March 11, 2014: Retail sales down 1% in February as food price inflation slows, EBay boss John Donahoe’s total compensation cut by more than half, HMV to ditch pre-owned game sales
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NewsEvans Cycles profits rocket as it plans to ramp up store openings
Evans Cycles pre-tax profit rocketed last year as investment in stores and systems paid off.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Can Next get branded fashion right this time?
Next is having another stab at getting branded fashion right with the launch of spin-off site Label - can it get it right this time?
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NewsDavid Cameron announces £45m funding for internet of things
David Cameron has announced there will be an extra £45m worth of funding up for grabs for companies developing ‘internet of things’ technologies.
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News40% of retail sites 'overpaying' business rates because of deferred revaluation
Some 40% of UK retail sites are paying over the odds in business rates because of the Government’s controversial decision to defer a property revaluation to 2017.
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NewsMothercare hires former Shop Direct boss Mark Newton-Jones as interim chief executive
Former Shop Direct boss Mark Newton-Jones is to join Mothercare as interim chief executive.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Could Weve be a game changer in the mobile loyalty market?
Barely a month seems to pass without another launch in the mobile payment and loyalty markets, but it’s not something retailers have taken to yet with any level of enthusiasm.
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NewsNext to launch branded fashion spin-off website Label
Next is launching a spin-off website called Label which stocks branded fashion including Warehouse, Oasis, Nike and Superdry.
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OpinionComment: The M&S lingerie and beauty shops are just the tip of the iceberg
The great majority of retailers have the chance to hive off elements of their offers and to create something new, but why don’t they do it?
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AnalysisAnalysis: US DIY retailers see signs of improvement at home
US DIY retailers return to pre-recession sales levels as improving housing market boosts spend
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OpinionBlog: Fashion retailers need to adjust to the digital evolution
Logistics teams across the industry face a growing challenge of keeping up with the explosion of technology in the world of fashion retailing.
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NewsMoonpig.com owner Photobox plans IPO
Moonpig.com owner Photobox plans to join the swathe of retailers floating on the stock market.
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NewsDebenhams promotes Ross Clemmow to ecommerce director
Debenhams has promoted Ross Clemmow to the role of ecommerce director.
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NewsSainsbury's staff to share £8m Sharesave windfall
Sainsbury’s staff will share an £8m pot of money after two Sharesave schemes matured.
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NewsThe Co-operative defends plans for management salary hikes
The Co-operative Group has defended plans to pay new chief executive Euan Sutherland almost treble that of predecessor Peter Marks.
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NewsMorrisons set to launch price war to fight back against Aldi and Lidl
Morrisons is set to launch an aggressive price war this week as it fights back against discounters Aldi and Lidl.