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NewsDoubts raised over Ocado IPO
Doubts have been raised about the stock market flotation potential of Ocado, after it emerged that Waitrose is to launch a competing online operation in central London within two years.
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NewsLondon retail sales growth hits five-year low in January
Retail sales growth in London hit a five-year low in January, hampered by the bad weather and less discounting than the same time last year.
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NewsNew Look IPO shelved
New Look has pulled its IPO process, citing an unfavourable market backdrop.
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OpinionWhat, more regulation?
Both Labour and the Conservatives have lent support to a supermarket ombudsman. But does it actually protect suppliers? And does it matter at all to the consumers?
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Chip and PIN flaw can lead to fraud
Cambridge University researchers have found a flaw in the Chip and PIN system that could open the door to fraud.
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NewsTesco chief Sir Terry Leahy slams ombudsman
Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy hit out at plans for a supermarket ombudsman, saying a watchdog would work in the interests of suppliers rather than consumers.
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Very launches maternity range with Denise van Outen
Very.co.uk is launching a new maternity range with television presenter Denise van Outen.
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NewsPaperchase forced to defend itself after Twitter campaign
Stationery and card specialist Paperchase was forced to defend itself yesterday after being targeted by a Twitter campaign.
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NewsHome Bargains launches £25m Northern Ireland expansion programme
Value retailer Home Bargains has launched a £25m expansion programme under which it will open in Northern Ireland for the first time.
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NewsWeak comps help John Lewis to strong week
John Lewis sales were up 31.9% last week, helped by weak comparatives from last year when heavy snow hit most of the country.
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NewsNew Look board meets as doubts rise over IPO
Fashion retailer new Look’s board will decide today whether to proceed with an IPO as fears rise that a flotation may be impossible.
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NewsEbay’s designer fashion first takes on specialists
EBay’s exclusive Narciso Rodriguez collaboration mirrors tactics of H&M and Gap
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NewsBoots mulls click-and-collect tie-ups with other retailers
Alliance Boots is weighing up allowing other retailers to use its stores as collection points for online orders, as it accelerates its strategy of forming partnerships withother retailers.
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NewsRetailers compete for share of £1.6bn Valentine’s sales bonanza
Retailers are gunning for a £1.6bn pay day from Valentine’s Day sales this weekend, with grocers hoping cash-strapped lovers eat at home rather than go out to a restaurant.
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NewsSir Richard Greenbury defends Marc Bolland’s M&S reward
Sir Richard Greenbury, ex-chairman and chief executive of Marks & Spencer, who led the retailer to profits of more than £1bn for the first time, has defended the reward package given to incoming boss Marc Bolland.
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NewsDutch fashion player McGregor launch for UK
Upmarket Dutch sportswear retailer McGregor is on the hunt for its first UK stores.
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NewsSuperdrug ups value game with £1 cosmetics line
Superdrug will launch a £1 cosmetics collection next month as it seeks to ramp up its value credentials.
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NewsPeterborough Garden Park opens this week
Garden Park Investments’ £25m Peterborough Garden Park opened its doors this week.
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NewsBlacks seeks funds to rejuvenate store portfolio
Blacks Leisure has taken another step in its turnaround plan with a proposal to raise £20.3m through a placing and open offer.
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Lakeland plans website revamp to aid expansion
Kitchen and homewares specialist Lakeland intends to relaunch its website this year as it lays out plans for expansion in the UK and the Middle East.