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NewsJJB Sports in showdown with GMB union
JJB Sports chiefs are expected to meet GMB union bosses today in a showdown over recognition at the retailer’s Wigan distribution depot.
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NewsB&Q suffers second quarter sales fall
DIY group Kingfisher suffered a sales decline at its UK arm in the second quarter as shoppers avoided big-ticket purchases.
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NewsSports Direct profits soar but World Cup impact mixed
Sports Direct delivered its best ever day of trading on the day England played the USA in this year’s World Cup and has posted a surge in full-year profits.
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NewsApple records 73% increase in retail sales
Apple has recorded a 73% increase in retail salesin its third quarter ending June 26.
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First DocMorris pharmacy opens in Italy
The first DocMorris pharmacy has opened in Italy, in Milan, as German healthcare and pharmaceutical business Celesio pushes ahead with internationalisation of its pharmacy banner. Celesio is planning to open more test pharmacies in Italy in the near future.Celesio has been present in the Italian wholesale market and pharmacy market ...
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Aldi Süd pulling out of Greece
German hard discount retailer Aldi Süd is pulling out of Greece, the company has confirmed.“Aldi Süd intends to discontinue its operation of 38 stores in Greece [while it is] in talks with interested parties for the acquisition and continuation of activities,” Aldi said, without providing further details.The market exit - ...
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Massmart to acquire Pupkewitz Megabuild
South Africa-based Massmart has announced the acquisition of Namibian DIY retailer Pupkewitz Megabuild for an undisclosed price. The deal, which is part of Massmart’s ambition to expand further into Africa, has been approved by Namibia’s competition authorities. Pupkewitz Megabuild operates 16 stores, employing 600 staff.
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Almali hopes to resume operations
Baku-based supermarket chain Almali hopes to resume operations following the news that its owner, ADA Group of Companies, is in negotiations with investor CRG Capital to raise funds.Local reports suggest that CRG Capital plans to invest $5m to $7m (£3.27m to £4.6m) in the retail business, which suspended operations in ...
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Inditex plans to move into Australia
Inditex has announced plans to move into Australia next year as the retailer pushes ahead with its aggressive international expansion.The decision to enter the new market was announced at the company’s annual general meeting at its headquarters in Arteixo, in Galicia.Of the 343 new stores that Inditex opened last year, ...
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Lawson and Matsumoto-kiyoshi put off JV plan
Convenience store operator Lawson and drugstore chain Matsumotokiyoshi have put off plans to establish a joint venture until they can confirm the profitability of pilot stores. Initially considered was a plan to combine Matsumotokiyoshi drugstores with Lawson’s high-end convenience stores for health-conscious consumers, but the idea was rejected.
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OpinionComputer says no
A recent run-in with a laptop while trying to load Microsoft Office has reminded me just how important a good user interface is.
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A humbling experience?
Ocado may have got its float away - just - but the whole process has been an embarassment to its founders.
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NewsReiss upgrades performance management tools
Reiss will implement a new performance management system that will provide a single reporting system across its business to aid expansion.
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NewsLK Bennett to launch in the US
Women’s footwear and fashion retailer LK Bennett is to enter the US market, with plans to open up to 100 stores, it is understood.
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NewsTesco rapped for 'misleading' bread ad
A Tesco ad has been pulled because it misled consumers that its bread was “baked from scratch” in stores.
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NewsAsda Income Tracker: average UK family £7 a week worse off in June
The average UK family was £7 a week worse off in June compared to the same time last year, according to the Asda Income Tracker.
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NewsTrinity Leeds work to resume in August
Shopping centre Trinity Leeds has been given the go ahead by developers Land Securites, which has said it expects work to resume on site next month, in preparation for opening in spring 2013.