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NewsBoots to open nurse-led clinics and may bid for NHS services
Health and beauty giant Alliance Boots may provide NHS care through its chain of high street chemists’ stores.
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NewsOcado to push button on float this week
Ocado is gearing up to push the button on its plans for a £1bn stock market flotation this week, it is understood.
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NewsPrivate equity firm acquires Republic
Branded fashion chain Republic has been sold to private equity house TPG for £300m.
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NewsOnline sales jump 22% in May
Total online sales showed their fastest rate of growth in two years last month, jumping 22%.
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NewsSainsbury's rolls out ‘bee hotels’
Sainsbury’s has recruited its first bee keeper as it gears up to roll out a network of ‘bee hotels’ at 38 stores across London.
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OpinionHonking all the way to the bank
Sainsbury’s scored with the sales of its vuvuzelas, but for the grocery market in general, the World Cup is just what is needed right now.
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NewsWHSmith to launch book club with Richard and Judy
WHSmith has struck a deal with TV personalities Richard Madeley and Judy Finnegan to reprise the pair’s book club.
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NewsShop rents decline 1.5% in the last year
Shop rents fell 1.5% in the year to June and the trend is expected to continue as government efforts to slash the deficit hits consumer confidence.
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NewsSelfridges and Nike host World Cup ‘pop-up stadium’
Sportswear brand Nike will open a “pop-up stadium” in department store Selfridges in London, next week, showing World Cup games.
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NewsTesco faces AGM revolt over pay
Tesco faces the prospect of an investor revolt at its AGM next month over “excessive” executive pay, singling out US boss Tim Mason as an example.
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NewsWorld Cup sales boost for John Lewis
World Cup enthusiasm helped lift sales at John Lewis and Waitrose stores last week.
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News99p Stores launches new Woolworths-style fascia
99p Stores founders broaden offer with out-of-town variety chain Family Bargains
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NewsDSGi tests combined Currys/PC World at Bluewater
Electricals group DSGi is testing a combined Currys and PC World store at Bluewater following the success of big two-in-one shops.
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AnalysisAlixPartners
At AlixPartners, we work with all kinds of retailers, often in urgent situations where there is a need to do something that really matters. Frequently we help with cash and working capital, rapid EBITDA improvement and managing key stakeholder relationships.
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NewsGeorge at Asda pushes for wider appeal to double sales in 5 years
George at Asda is introducing a series of initiatives to broaden its appeal as it attempts to double sales within five years.
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NewsMamas & Papas enters US in Toys R Us tie-up
Nursery retailer Mamas & Papas has landed a deal with the world’s biggest toys and parenting specialist Toys R Us to launch the Mamas & Papas brand in the US through Babies R Us stores.