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NewsRetailers brace themselves for another tough year in 2013
Next year looks set to be as tough as 2012 for retailers, with “shaky consumer confidence” likely to continue into 2013.
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NewsWaitrose records "most successful" Christmas ever
Upmarket grocer Waitrose has recorded its “most successful” ever Christmas as sales grew 7.7% in the seven weeks to December 24.
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NewsHMV suppliers face £150m liability if retailer collapses
Suppliers to HMV face a potential liability of £150m if the embattled retailer collapses in the new year.
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NewsJohn Lewis reports record weekly sales pre-Christmas
Department store business John Lewis has reported record weekly revenue in the run-up to Christmas and a similar start to its Sale.
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NewsBoxing Day Sales rush while Christmas trading expected to be average
Festive bargain hunters flooded shops the country on Boxing Day as the British Retail Consortium (BRC) said that overall Christmas trading is expected to be slightly up on last year.
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NewsBargain hunters to spend £4.7bn in post-Christmas Sales
Britons are to spend £4.7bn on the high street and online in a post-Christmas spending spree, according to MoneySupermarket.com.
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NewsBeds retailer Dreams up for sale
Beds retailer Dreams has been put up for sale, it is understood.
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NewsRetailers offer up to 90% discounts on Christmas Eve
Retailers are offering discounts of up to 90% to tempt shoppers on Christmas Eve as more than a third of adults have left their gift buying to the last minute, according to research.
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OpinionComment: 2012 - The year 2012 in review
This is my last column of the year. So what sort of year do we think it’s been? A strange one in many respects and certainly quite unique.
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NewsShoppers to spend more than £1.3bn this Christmas Eve
Shoppers are expected to spend more than £1.3bn this Christmas Eve – about £55m every hour – as millions leave their shopping to the last minute this year.
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NewsJohn Lewis posts sales up 11.1%
John Lewis posted a second record sales performance in a row for the week to December 15, recording sales up 11.1% to £ 147.8m, as it forecasts “great things” for the last week before Christmas.
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NewsSelfridges buys £130m office block
Selfridges has acquired an office block near to its flagship store in Oxford Street for £130m, suggesting the retailer will expand its presence in the area.
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NewsConsumer confidence slumps seven points in December
Consumer confidence plunged seven points to -29 in December proving consumer sentiment remains fragile despite Christmas being less than a week away.
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Sephora plans South American store openings
LVMH-owned beauty chain Sephora plans to open 50 stores in South America in the next four years.The retailer, which entered Brazil in 2010 with the acquisition of beauty etailer Sack’s, opened two stores in São Paulo this summer.
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Kroger promotes Lynn Gust to president of Fred Meyer division
Grocer Kroger has promoted Lynn Gust, senior vice-president of operations, to president of Kroger’s Fred Meyer division. Gust started his career with Fred Meyer in 1970 and has served in a variety of leadership roles, including vice-president of the food group and senior vice-president of the store operations group.
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Costco reveals opening plans for 2013
Warehouse club operator Costco has revealed its opening plans for the remainder of the 2013 financial year.In the first quarter, which ended on November 25, Costco added nine clubs - eight in the US and one in Canada - bringing its total to 617, including 443 in the US.By the ...
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NewsSanta grabs a bargain at B&Q's winter Sale
Santa is clearly a man who likes a bargain, as he was first in line at B&Q’s winter Sale this week to pick up grit, a shovel and a ladder for his busy day.
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NewsToys R Us aims to take top market share spot
Toys R Us plans to improve its product range, create more in-store theatre and develop its multichannel presence as it bids to become the largest toy retailer in the UK.
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AnalysisInternational analysis: Jerónimo Martins to invest in Polish market
Portuguese-based retailer Jerónimo Martins is to invest €2.5bn (£2.03bn) over the next three years, with 70% directed into Polish discount chain Biedronka.
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AnalysisCampaign of the week: Bargain Booze Christmas Campaign
Bargain Booze has opted for a humorous ad to highlight its festive offers.