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Toys R Us to launch transactional website in China
Toys R Us is to launch a transactional website in China. The retailer has signed an agreement with Fireswirl Technologies, which will provide online operations for its 60 stores in Greater China including its Taobao flagship store.At present, Toys R Us has a Chinese website providing product recommendations.
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NewsAsda Income Tracker reveals tightest spending power since November 2008
The Asda Income Tracker has exposed a glaring north-south divide in disposable income while nationwide family spending power is at its lowest since the collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008.
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NewsData: Waitrose and discounters gain share as grocery spend polarised
Waitrose, Aldi and Lidl all made gains as Tesco and Morrisons market share slipped, the latest data from Kantar Worldpanel reports.
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AnalysisCarpetright: What the analysts say
Carpetright; what the analysts are saying regarding the flooring giant’s sixth profit warning since February 2011.
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NewsOpening Ceremony to launch in London
New York cult indie Opening Ceremony is to open a pop-up shop in London this summer with plans for a more permanent site later this year.
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NewsHabitat to open gallery at King's Road store
Habitat is to house an exhibition space at its King’s Road, London store.
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NewsRobert Dyas denies R Capital is among potential buyers
Hardware and homewares retailer Robert Dyas has denied reports that Little Chef owner R Capital is among potential buyers for the business.
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NewsOnline retailers set to gain from new trust mark
Online retail association Interactive Media in Retail Group (IMRG) has signed a deal with Trusted Shops which could allow UK retailers to benefit from a potential £1bn of sales.
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NewsPrimark profit growth to accelerate
Value fashion giant Primark expects accelerated profit growth as cotton prices fall and new space is added.
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NewsCarpetright issues another profit warning as bed sales disappoint
Floorings giant Carpetright has issued another profit warning after sales in its beds business and in Europe disappointed.
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NewsKingfisher appoints corporate responsibility director
Kingfisher has appointed Nick Folland to head up its corporate responsibility strategy.
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AnalysisAnalysis: What Amazon's publishing arm means for retail
Amazon’s latest venture – to develop a book publishing operation in the UK – is yet another example of the online giant’s ability to think long term.
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NewsAquascutum supplier prepares to bid for brand
Menswear business Cooper & Stollbrand is working on a bid for the Aquascutum brand and its Corby manufacturing plant, following the collapse of the British heritage business last week.
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NewsTesco turnaround marred by credit rating downgrade
Philip Clarke’s turnaround of Tesco has suffered an early set back after Moody’s downgraded its credit rating.
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NewsAllied Carpets bought in pre-pack administration deal
Allied Carpets has been bought in a pre-pack administration deal by a company associated with Floors-2-Go.
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NewsUniqlo on expansion trail despite widening losses
Japanese fashion retailer Uniqlo has posted widening losses of £9.7m from £739,387 in the previous year but still plans to invest “significantly” in growing the brand in the UK.
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NewsDixons suffers websites crash
Electricals giant Dixons’ websites crashed this morning, at first reportedly as a result of traffic volumes for its Sale.
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NewsTesco launches £10 off voucher deal
Tesco has taken the initiative in the battle to win grocery spend with a new £10 off voucher.
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NewsAmazon launches publishing venture
Amazon is to launch a publishing operation in the UK as it looks to fend off competition in the ebook market.
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NewsB&Q managers share £9m windfall
B&Q store managers will take home £45,000 after a £9m incentive scheme vests today.