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NewsRussian tycoon Mamut increases HMV stake
Russian oligarch Alexander Mamut yesterday increased his holding in troubled entertainment retailer HMV.
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NewsHalfords hires Gerry Murphy as group brand marketing director
Car parts and bikes retailer Halfords has appointed former Superdrug marketing director Gerry Murphy as its group brand marketing director.
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NewsVIDEO: Harvey Nichols spoof Christmas viral campaign
Luxury department store Harvey Nichols has aired a tongue-in-cheek Christmas viral video sending up the fashionistas who use their dogs as the ultimate fashion accessory.
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NewsFood, fashion and furniture show record November price inflation
Food, clothing and furniture price inflation recorded record rises for November, helping drive the Consumer Prices Index up by 3.3% overall.
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OpinionUnited Kingdom?
Plans to levy an extra business rate on the biggest retailers in Scotland are another sign of why devolution is bad news for retailers
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Opinion
O2 reduces PoS waste and cuts costs with new merchandise display system
O2 has reduced PoS waste by 20%, saved £500,000 in printing costs and around 17,000KG of CO2 by reducing deliveries of materials to stores after implementing a merchandise display system across its estate.
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NewsRetailers to increase prices above VAT rise
Retailers are planning to use next year’s VAT rise as an opportunity to mask more extensive price increases according to accounting group KPMG.
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NewsBusiness rates revamp under Localism Bill
Local authorities will have greater control over setting business rates under new powers proposed in the Localism Bill.
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NewsLandlords kick start talks with retailers over new developments
Property giants Land Securities and Hammerson have kick-started talks with retailers about taking space in upcoming shopping centres.
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NewsCo-op to create 7,000 jobs
The Co-operative Group is to create 7,000 jobs as it gears up to take on the big four grocers.
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NewsWickes sales grow as shoppers buy ahead of VAT rise
DIY chain Wickes like-for–likes grew 0.6% in the 47 weeks to November 27 with turnover up 2.7%.
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NewsCarpetright profit slides
Carpetright group pretax profit fell from £11m to £9.8m in the 26 weeks to October 30.
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NewsTube strikes set for Boxing Day
London retailers are braced for a further blow to sales this Christmas after Tube drivers voted in favour of a walkout on Boxing Day.
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NewsWalmart closes Moscow office
Walmart is to close its office in Moscow, but said that it remains interested in entering the Russian market through “an attractive acquisition”.
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Opinion
French Connection
In September French Connection launched its YouTique online store on YouTube, becoming the first UK brand to do so. The French Connection ‘channel’ features a series of videos hosted by stylist Louise Roe.
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Opinion
Matchesfashion.com vs Liberty.co.uk
Richard Anderson Vice-president of Client Services, International, Bazaarvoice
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NewsReiss and Whistles to repeat items in Royal engagement pictures
Reiss and Whistles are to repeat for spring 11 the items worn by Queen-in-waiting and budding style icon Kate Middleton for her official engagement photographs following an uplift in demand.
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NewsBangladeshi textile workers clash with police over pay
Thousands of Bangladeshi garment workers have clashed with police over the failure of factories to implement a new, higher minimum wage.
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NewsMorrisons demands World Cup sponsorship cash back from FIFA
Grocer Morrisons is considering suing Fifa over England’s failed World Cup bid.
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NewsIceland in takeover talks
Iceland is reportedly in talks with Middle East investors over a potential sale of the chain for up to £1.5bn.