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NewsUS book chain Borders to be liquidated
Embattled US book chain Borders is set to be liquidated after it failed to attract any buyers for the business.
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NewsMorrisons emerges winner out of big four
Morrisons emerged the fastest growing of the big four retailers in the latest Kantar figures with growth of 5.6%, increasing its share from 11.8% to 11.9%.
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NewsRobert Dyas non-exec chairman Geoff Brady joins Albemarle & Bond board
Robert Dyas non-exec chairman Geoff Brady has joined the board of pawnbroker Albemarle & Bond.
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NewsM&S found guilty over asbestos failings
Marks and Spencer has been found guilty of putting construction workers, staff and shoppers at risk of exposure to asbestos during refurbishment work at its Reading store.
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NewsLand Securities reports fall in retail void rate
Property giant Land Securities has reported a drop in void rates within its shopping centres in its first quarter as it attracted retailers such as Primark and Gap to its schemes.
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NewsCall for return of RRPs on electrical items
The Competition Commission is considering whether to allow the reintroduction of recommended retail prices (RRPs) on electrical goods.
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NewsSuperquinn bought out of receivership by Musgrave
Irish supermarket chain Superquinn has been bought by rival Musgrave, a day after falling into receivership.
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NewsRetailers run promotions for teen pop magazine launch
Retailers are gearing up for the launch of a new teen pop magazine with promotions and point of sale marketing.
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News109 Fortnum & Mason protester cases dropped
The cases against 109 people arrested after protests at Fortnum & Mason in London during the anti-cuts demonstration are understood to have been dropped, according to the BBC.
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Waterstone's new boss plans "complete overhaul" of infrastructure
Waterstone’s new boss James Daunt is planning a “complete overhaul” of the bookseller’s infrastructure under new owner, Alexander Mamut.
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NewsWest End retail sales rocket 11% in June
London’s West End retail sales rocketed 11% in June, radically outperforming the UK drop of 0.6% recorded by the BRC earlier this month.
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NewsKiddicare promotes Simon Harrow to COO
Childcare retailer Kiddicare has promoted its technology officer Simon Harrow to chief operating officer.
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NewsEvans Cycles profits dip as it invests in expansion
Evans Cycles profits dipped in its last financial year, despite a sales rise, as it invested in expansion.
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NewsSainsbury's in talks with TV chef Lorraine Pascale
Sainsbury’s is understood to be in talks with TV chef Lorraine Pascale in a deal reported to be worth £1m.
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NewsUnited Carpets posts level profits
United Carpets aims to increase its market share in core categories after holding profitability last year.
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News£8.5m venture capital boost for etail group Worldstores
Venture firms Advent and Balderton Capital have ploughed £8.5m into online retailer Worldstores.
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News'M&S girls' ditched from TV ads
Marks & Spencer has ditched its glamorous TV ad campaign featuring female celebrities including Myleene Klass, Twiggy and Dannii Minogue, it is understood.
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NewsDixons boss Browett's bonus cut
Dixons chief executive John Browett’s rewards package shrank last year after the retailer’s profits growth stalled.
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NewsPrivate equity firms bid for American Golf
A number of private equity firms have tabled bids for golf specialists American Golf which is up for sale for £80m.
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OpinionRetailers should consider a foreign holiday
Slowing consumer spending at home need not preclude splashing out overseas.