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NewsSports Direct defends chairman appointment
Sports Direct has denied that it appointed Keith Hellawell chairman because of his experience of chairing a company that, like the sports specialist, has faced an OFT inquiry.
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NewsSimon Fox optimistic despite Waterstone’s sales hit
Entertainment retailer HMV boss Simon Fox has insisted there is room on the high street for a specialist book store despite its Waterstone’s chain revealing declining sales and its rival Borders UK looking set to be wound down.
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NewsHouse of Fraser joins growing list with iPhone application
House of Fraser has become the latest retailer to launch an iPhone application as it seeks to target shoppers in the run-up to Christmas.
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NewsEd Hardy wants to open more shops in the UK
Graffiti-inspired fashion brand Ed Hardy wants to open more shops in the UK after the successful opening of its first store at Westfield London last month.
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NewsSpar thrives as it grabs slice of Woolworths share
Convenience store group Spar has reported strong second-quarter results, soaking up some of the confectionery share left up for grabs after the collapse of Woolworths.
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NewsRetail shares waver as Christmas draws near
As Christmas nears, general retailers were down against the market as store chiefs and investors alike wait with bated breath to see how festive trading turns out.
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NewsMulberry’s UK retail arm helps drive performance
Mulberry unveiled a recession-defying performance as pre-tax profits soared 16% to £1.5m in the six months to September 30.
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NewsMoss Bros turns corner as sales rise
Menswear retailer Moss Bros reported improving sales for the 18 weeks to December 5, when like-for-likes climbed 5.5%.
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NewsDFS brings Boxing Day Sale forward ahead of VAT hike
Britain’s biggest sofa retailer DFS has brought forward its Boxing Day Sale, sparking fears of a furniture sector price war.
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NewsSuperdrug to slash prices in £5m Sale
Superdrug is to launch a £5m Sale on Boxing Day, cutting the prices across its stores by up to 80%.
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NewsKesa chief brushes off UK Best Buy threat
Kesa group chief executive Thierry Falque-Pierrotin questioned the impact US electricals giant Best Buy will have in the UK as Kesa posted better than expected results.