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NewsClarks launches kids footwear on Amazon
Clarks has launched kids footwear on online giant Amazon’s UK site.
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NewsJacques Vert Group launches department store-style outlet format
Mature womenswear business Jacques Vert Group is launching a new department store-style outlet format for all nine of its brands.
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NewsHMV music app returns to Apple store
HMV’s digital music app has returned to the Apple App Store after the retailer removed a function that violated Apple’s guidelines on in-app purchases.
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NewsVery and John Lewis take centre stage in ITV's Christmas Shopping Wars tonight
Retail will take centre stage on prime time ITV tonight as companies including Very and John Lewis discuss their plans for the festive period in ‘Christmas Shopping Wars’.
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NewsUniqlo back on expansion trail with Manchester signing
Uniqlo is on the expansion trail once more, 10 years after shuttering all its UK shops outside London, as it prepares to sign for a store in Manchester.
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NewsHome Bargains hit by horse meat revelation
Home Bargains and Quality Save have been forced to withdraw cans of sliced beef from stores after they were found to contain horse meat.
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NewsTK Maxx posts surge in UK profits
TK Maxx’s UK parent recorded a 127% increase in pre-tax profits to £80.5m in the year to February 2.
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NewsDFS acquires Sofa Workshop to appeal to aspirational shoppers
DFS has acquired smaller rival Sofa Workshop as it continues to strengthen its appeal to more aspirational consumers.
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NewsDixons completes sale of Turkish business Electroworld
Dixons has completed the sale of its Turkish arm Electroworld to local electricals specialist Bimeks for an undisclosed sum.
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OpinionBlog: Wembley's new centre mixes designer outlet ethos with convenience retail
After a particularly rainy start to official British winter time, there was relief all round that the sun shone unseasonably warmly on London Designer Outlet when the new venue became the last of the three major UK openings to be unveiled in 2013.
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NewsBoots rolls out contactless payment across all UK stores
Boots customers can now pay with their contactless cards at all its UK stores.
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AnalysisInfographic: John Lewis reveals shoppers' tablet, mobile and desktop habits
John Lewis has illustrated the average Briton’s shopping day as consumers change their shopping habits in a multichannel world. Its findings reveal shoppers are increasingly browsing in the early morning as many use their smartphone as an alarm clock.
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NewsJohn Lewis unveils in-depth insight into its customers' shopping habits
John Lewis has delved into a year’s worth of sales data and consumer insight to reveal its first-ever detailed report on its customers shopping habits, and found the TV hit The Great British Bake Off led to soaring sales of kitchenware.
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AnalysisInfographic: John Lewis' top tips for Christmas gifts
John Lewis predicts festive hampers, posh boxer shorts and coffee makers will be big hits this Christmas.
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AnalysisInfographic: The events that sparked sales at John Lewis in 2012/13
The Great British Bake Off, The Olympics and the royal baby were some of the big events that spurred sales at John Lewis in the last year.
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NewsConsumer confidence drops for the first time this year
Consumer confidence has dropped for the first time this year, according to the GfK UK Consumer Confidence Index.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on John Lewis, Aldi and Scottish retail sales
Retail news round-up October 31, 2013: John Lewis reveals customer shopping habits, Aldi to launch festive campaign and Scottish retail sales volumes up by 1.1% in third quarter.
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NewsAldi’s march unstoppable as it steals share from big four
Aldi’s relentless quest to tempt middle-class palates gained added bite this week as new data revealed the extent of custom it has swallowed up from the big four.
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GalleryIn pictures: Retailers' Halloween tricks and treats
Retailers are hoping Halloween is more treat than trick this year as they aim to capture a slice of spooky sales.
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NewsSofa.com launches long distance lorry competition
This little Sofa.com truck looks as if it could topple over as it drives up Cushion Mountain.