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OpinionComment: The real tax villains aren’t overseas retailers
Immoral, manipulative, pathetic. These were only a handful of the insults and accusations thrown by British MPs at some of the largest and (until now) most-respected international businesses operating in this country.
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AnalysisSainsbury’s and Nectar: What do retailers need to know?
Sainsbury’s today reported it first half sales rose 4% to £13.4bn helped in part by its partnership with Nectar. Retail Week takes a look at the loyalty scheme.
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GalleryIn pictures: Selfridges launches quirky Christmas campaign
Selfridges has launched its Christmas advertising campaign which features a series of quirky images including a girl being pulled through the department store’s Beauty Hall on a pony-drawn carriage.
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NewsDwell founder Aamir Ahmad steps down as managing director
Furniture retailer Dwell has appointed a new managing director, replacing founder Aamir Ahmad who has stepped down from the role.
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NewsCarphone Warehouse delivers like-for-likes up 5% in the UK
Carphone Warehouse has posted a 5% rise UK like-for-likes in the first half to September 30.
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NewsFifty Shades range will make 'sex toys mainstream', says Lovehoney
Lovehoney believes its exclusive Fifty Shades of Grey licensing deal will open the door to sex toys being sold in mainstream retailers.
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AnalysisSainsbury's: What the analysts say
Sainsbury’s today reported a 5.4% increase in underlying profits for the first half. The City welcomed the results
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NewsMorrisons begins fightback with new discount card
Morrisons has kick-started a fightback with a new promotional campaign after reporting a fall in sales last week.
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NewsComet prices upped for "liquidation Sale", claim customers
Angry shoppers at Comet’s “liquidation Sale” have claimed that administrators have hiked up prices, according to The Sun.
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NewsSainsbury's outstrips Tesco as profits rise 5.4%
Sainsbury’s has reported underlying first-half profit rose 5.4% to £373m.
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NewsWHSmith like-for-likes dip 4%
WHSmith like-for-likes dropped 4% in the first 10 weeks of its financial year.
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NewsLand Securities to open 2km of shops in 24 hours
Land Securities is to open two kilometres of shops within 24 hours next year when it opens schemes in Leeds and Glasgow.
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NewsMaplin to open travel stores next year
Electricals specialist Maplin is to open travel stores next year as the battle for spend in the lucrative captive market hots up.
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OpinionBlog: One size fits all (devices) at Cocosa
Cocosa, the etailer owned by former Harrods tycoon Mohamed Al Fayed, has relaunched its website using technology which automatically responds to the device the shopper is using
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NewsThe Co-op opens £22m distribution centre
The Co-operative Food has opened a new £22m distribution centre in Avonmouth, Bristol.
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NewsHobbyCraft appoints Katherine Paterson to deliver multichannel plans
Arts and craft specialist retailer HobbyCraft has appointed former B&Q marketing boss Katherine Paterson to drive its multichannel strategy.
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NewsB&Q launches Christmas TV ad campaign
B&Q is set to launch its Christmas TV advertising campaign tomorrow.
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NewsRobert Dyas boss Graham Coles to stand down
Robert Dyas chief executive Graham Coles is to step down after eight years in charge of the hardwares specialist in order to focus on new non-executive positions.
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AnalysisAmazon: What do retailers need to know about international tax rules?
Etailer Amazon – along with internet giant Google and coffee chain Starbucks – has come under increased media scrutiny over how much tax it pays in the UK. Retail Week takes a look at the tax laws for international retailers operating in the UK.
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AnalysisAnalysis: The future of retail property
As retailers face property challenges including steep increases in business rates, Gina Lovett spoke to three retail property directors for our virtual round table to discover the priorities, now and in the future.