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NewsRose sells shares as Bolland outlines vision
Marks & Spencer chairman Sir Stuart Rose sold 100,000 of his shares in the retailer yesterday – the day his successor Marc Bolland set out his vision for the business.
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NewsAmerican Apparel reports further losses in third quarter
Struggling US fashion chain American Apparel like-for-likes dropped 16% over the third quarter to September 30.
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Opinion
Staples automates auditing system to fight shrinkage
Staples has improved the accuracy and speed of audits through automating this system to fight shrinkage and improve corporate compliance.
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NewsRussian oligarch buys 3% stake in HMV
Russian tycoon Alexander Mamut has taken a stake in entertainment group HMV, it has emerged.
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NewsSupergroup Q2 sales surge 68.4%
Supergroup, the owner of trendy fashion brand Superdry, experienced a 68.4% surge in group total sales to £57.5m in the three months to October 31.
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NewsSainsbury's profits up 8% with customer numbers at all-time high
Sainsbury’s has reported an 8.1% increase in underlying pre-tax profit to £332m in its interim results, with customer numbers at an all-time high.
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The Hut Group buys Lookfantastic.com in £19.4m deal
The Hut Group has bought health and beauty etailer Lookfantastic Group in a £19.4m deal.
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Opinion
Making his Marc
Marc Bolland outlined his plans for M&S with a marathon session at the interims today, but how much of it was really new?
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NewsGrocery sales grew 4.1% in four weeks to October 30
Sales in the grocery sector grew at 4.1% in the four weeks to October 30 as Halloween promotions helped keep the market steady, according to research house Nielsen.
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NewsSainsbury's grows ahead of market
Sainsbury’s was the only grocer out of the big four to build its market share again in the latest Kantar Worldpanel grocery figures.
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Opinion
Pets at Home achieves success with click and collect
Pets at Home has achieved double the orders it anticipated through its click and collect service.
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NewsCall of Duty launch kicks off busiest week in video games calendar
A video game expected to become the fastest and biggest selling title in games history was launched in stores across the country at midnight, kicking off the busiest week in the games calendar.
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NewsSlow sales growth in October
Like for like sales grew 0.8% in October, with total non-food sales falling in real terms according to the BRC.
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NewsPrimark profits up 35%
Primark has reported an 18% increase in sales and like-for-likes up 6% for the year ending September 18.
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NewsTheo Fennell losses narrow in first half
Upmarket jeweller Theo Fennell narrowed its losses from £1m to £877,330 in the six months to September 30.
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NewsBolland plans clearout of brands as M&S profits rise
Marks & Spencer is to rationalise its clothing sub-brands and reduce the number of branded foods stocked as new chief executive Marc Bolland refocuses the business around the core M&S brand.
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NewsJohn Lewis Christmas ad focuses on emotions
Department store chain John Lewis is focusing on customers “who care about showing they care” in its new Christmas campaign. The ad will launch during this Saturday’s episode of The X-Factor.
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NewsChristmas retail spend to rise 1% this year
UK retail spend this Christmas is expected to rise by 1% year-on-year, according to a survey by consultants Deloitte.