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NewsN Brown sales hit by election uncertainty
The new government and uncertainty surrounding the measures in the emergency budget has led to a more subdued period of trading for home shopping group N Brown.
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OpinionTough talks ahead
Retailers are going to be talking tough when it comes to lease renewals over the next few years.
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NewsThe Retail Trust launches second Search for a Star competition
The Retail Trust has launched its second ‘Search for a Star’ competition after a successful hunt for the best musical talent in the retail sector last year.
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NewsJohn Kinnaird plans to launch new shoe chain
Retail entrepreneur John Kinnaird is reportedly plotting a return to retail with the launch of a new footwear chain.
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NewsMy-Wardrobe receives £6m investment
Online fashion retailer My-Wardrobe has received a $9m (£6m) investment led by venture capital group Balderton Capital to drive the growth of the business.
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NewsLuxury retailers join forces to promote London overseas
Luxury retailers including Burberry and Louis Vuitton will join forces tonight to launch a campaign to attract wealthy overseas shoppers to London.
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NewsHouse of Fraser forecasts sales lift
Department store House of Fraser has forecast a sales increase as it announces the introduction of a range of multi-channel initiatives in a bid to improve the customer experience.
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NewsFuneral of Nick Samuel to take place on Thursday
The funeral of former Hobbs boss Nick Samuel will take place on Thursday.
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NewsSuperdrug reduces full-year losses
Superdrug has reduced its losses in the full year to December 26, 2009, by improving margins and reducing operating costs.
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NewsDFS owner to buy out Lord Kirkham’s remaining interest in the business
DFS owner Advent International is working towards a refinancing deal that would buy out the last remaining debt interests of its founder Lord Kirkham.
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NewsOcado to publish prospectus and start roadshow
Ocado is poised to publish its prospectus tomorrow and press ahead with a valuation of £900m-£1bn for its IPO.
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OpinionThe best may still be to come
2010 has been characterised by more retail refurbs than usual - in spite of prevailing uncertainty
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NewsTravis Perkins said it is making market share gains
DIY giant Travis Perkins’ retail division has reported like-for-like sales have declined 0.4% in the 26 weeks to June 30 but total sales have increased 2.1%.
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NewsTesco survives shareholder rebellion
Tesco faced rebellion over the pay and bonus packages it allocates to directors at its annual general meeting today with over 37% voting against the approval of the grocer’s remuneration report.
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NewsHollister US flagship infested with bedbugs
Hollister’s flagship store in New York has fallen victim to an infestation of bedbugs, leading to its closure on Wednesday.
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NewsJohn Lewis appoints operations director
John Lewis has appointed Dino Rocos as operations director, with responsibility for distribution and merchandising.
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Shoppers spent £250bn online over last 10 years
Consumers spent £250bn shopping online over the last 10 years and the market will double in the next decade.
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NewsJohn Lewis records 13.3% weekly sales rise
Department store chain John Lewis generated a sales uplift of 13.3% last week “despite many distractions”.
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NewsOcado will make no money until 2014, adviser says
Online grocer Ocado will not make a profit until 2014, one of the banks advising it on an IPO has revealed.
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NewsPets at Home profits soar
Retailer achieves recession-busting performance and downplays VAT threat as it plans 150 more stores