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NewsAmazon UK to offer free delivery on all products for Christmas
Amazon UK will offer free delivery on all of its products in the run up to Christmas.
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NewsShoppers in Republic of Ireland still paying more than Northern counterparts
Shoppers in the Republic of Ireland are still paying almost a fifth more than those in Northern Ireland, despite retailers’ price war.
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NewsPostal strike could cost retailers £840 a week
A national postal strike could cost retailers £840 a week as they are forced to seek alternative, often more expensive, delivery companies.
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OpinionB&Q property deal shows the way
B&Q’s rent renegotiation with British Land is a grown-up way for retailers and landlords to face up to the downturn.
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NewsBritish shoppers retain ethical stance despite recession
British shoppers are more ethical than their European counterparts, according to a report by research firm IGD.
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NewsRetail sales grow in September
UK retail sales grew 2.8% in September on a like-for-like basis, according to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsJJB proceeds with £100m fundraising
JJB Sports has unveiled details of its £100m equity raising and new banking terms.
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NewsM&S unveils details of website relaunch
Marks & Spencer is to unveil a revamped website tomorrow, as the retailer holds its first investor day in nearly a decade.
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OpinionNew Brunswick: a great place to be
The Brunswick centre on a sunny Saturday in October: there may be better places in the Capital, but they’re probably few and far between.
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NewsM&S internal candidates to pitch to investors
Marks & Spencer’s internal candidates to succeed Sir Stuart Rose are expected to make presentations to the City tomorrow at the retailer’s first investor day for nearly a decade.
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NewsBRC outlines retail priorities to politicians
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has issued what it sees as key priorities for the new political year, which it hopes will help retailers to emerge stronger from the recession.
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NewsCo-op food sales soar
The Co-operative Group has reported a 17 per cent rise in first-half profits to £229m, driven by its acquisition of Somerfield and strong growth in its food business.
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NewsJJB reconfirms equity raising will go ahead
JJB has reconfirmed this morning that its plans for an equity raising will go ahead, despite it being dogged by speculation and rumours in relation to its executive chairman Sir David Jones at the weekend.
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OpinionAround the world with Tesco
Tesco is not only gearing up for a UK bounce back, it is gaining good ground internationally. The next year will see it invest most in international markets and it is well set up for growth.
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NewsUS retail sales rise for first time since start of financial crisis
US retail sales have risen for the first time since the major financial slump started in September 2008.
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NewsArgos and eBay turn away from Royal Mail as strike looms
Argos and eBay have joined a growing number of retailers seeking alternative courier services after Royal Mail voted in favour of strike action yesterday.
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NewsJohn Lewis posts 6.3% weekly sales rise
John Lewis department store sales rose by a higher than expected 6.3% last week, despite a strong year-on-year comparative.
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NewsJJB equity issue to raise £100m
JJB Sports is to launch a £100m equity issue in the latest phase of its turnaround battle following its CVA earlier this year.
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NewsGeorge claims top spot in clothing market share
Asda’s George has seized the top spot in clothing market share, delivering managing director Anthony Thompson’s target to take first place 18 months early.
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NewsGrocery giants upbeat on recovery prospects
Tesco and Sainsbury’s chiefs gave hope to the high street in the run-up to Christmas with rare optimism that the UK is recovering from the slump that has undermined consumer sentiment.