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NewsGovernment to debate out-of-date business rates system next week
Simon Danczuk, MP for Rochdale, will urge the Government to reform the business rates system in a commons debate on Tuesday, saying “business rates are past their sell-by-date”.
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InterviewQ&A: Morrisons deal will "transform our balance sheet", says Ocado boss Tim Steiner
This morning Ocado signed a deal to develop Morrisons’ online offer. Retail Week speaks to Ocado chief executive Tim Steiner and chief finance officer Duncan Tatton-Brown about what the deal means for the online retailer.
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OpinionComment: Boots must remember its loyal customers
The owner of Boots has just announced a trading profit of £1.27bn in the year to March 31 – marking its second straight year of double-digit growth.
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NewsDalton Philips confident Morrisons can outperform in food etail
Morrisons chief executive Dalton Philips believes the grocer can outperform the online food market through its partnership with Ocado.
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NewsWaitrose calls in lawyers as Ocado boss insists Morrisons deal will have 'positive impact'
Ocado chief executive Tim Steiner has insisted his deal with Morrisons would have no impact on the contractual relationship with Waitrose as the latter instructs its lawyers to examine the deal.
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NewsAmazon faces second grilling from MPs over taxes
Amazon is going to be recalled to Parliament to answer questions about its low corporate income tax bill.
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NewsRetail Week Rising Stars deadline extended to May 24
The deadline for entries for the Retail Week Rising Star Awards 2013 has been extended meaning retailers have one more week to recognise those people that make a difference to their organisation.
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AnalysisThe Morrisons-Ocado deal: What it means for both retailers
Morrisons has inked a deal with Ocado that will enable it to launch an online grocery business this year. Retail Week takes a look at the impact of the deal on both businesses and the details of the agreement.
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AnalysisInfographic: Online grocery market shares
Retail Week looks at the size of the online grocery market.
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AnalysisThe Morrisons-Ocado deal: What the analysts say
Morrisons has finally signed the long-awaited deal with Ocado, which will enable the Bradford-based supermarket to launch an online offer this year. Retail Week takes a look at the City’s reaction.
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NewsInfographic: Warm weather hits John Lewis sales while spurring growth at Waitrose
Warm weather dented John Lewis’ sales last week while the more clement conditions boosted performance at sister retailer Waitrose.
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NewsMorrisons to launch online grocery this year after inking Ocado deal
Morrisons is to push the button on online grocery after signing a deal with etailer Ocado that will enable it to launch a food ecommerce offer this year.
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NewsAnn Summers - company profile
The retailer is launching wholesale collections following the popularity of Fifty Shades of Grey.
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Target to team up with designer Phillip Lim
Target is teaming up with designer Phillip Lim on an exclusive autumn clothing line.The collection, branded 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target, will be available in the US general merchandiser’s stores from September 15.The 100-piece collection, described as “chic, affordable options for women and men on the go”, includes apparel and ...
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Amazon looks to expand Kindle range
Amazon is reported to be developing a wide range of new hardware devices to expand its Kindle line beyond ereaders and tablet computers.Reports suggest two smartphones and an audio-only streaming device are in development, in addition to a set-top box.The high-end smartphone is expected to be manufactured with a screen ...
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Rewe Group's Billa supermarket division to exit Italy
German retailer Rewe Group’s Billa supermarket division plans to exit Italy.Following the sale of 43 stores in 2011, the remaining operations are still suffering from the integration of 120 Standa shops purchased in 2001, which were recently rebadged to Billa.
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NewsCurrys cashes in on Ferguson departure
Last year, retailers could make the most of national events such as the Olympics to get the public spending, but 2013 brings no such occasions.
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NewsMaplin profits dip by 33.6% as it eyes international growth
Maplin’s profits took a hit in the first year of its investment plan for growth as the retailer marks out countries for overseas expansion.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Dollar General targets more affluent shoppers
Because of the prolonged weak economic environment in the US, shoppers’ focus has shifted increasingly towards discount retailers.
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AnalysisOnline grocery: How the rivals' digital operations compare
Online is becoming an increasingly intense battleground in grocery as The Co-op reveals plans to grab a share of the £6.1bn market.