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NewsWaitrose to stock all-British own-brand dairy products
In a UK retail first, all own-label dairy products stocked by Waitrose will be made using British ingredients.
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NewsGrowth in number of shop vacancies slowing
The number of stores on UK high streets lying vacant has risen by 0.4% to 12.6% in the three months to August.
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NewsMydeco gets great response from early bird emails
Homewares shopping site Mydeco has introduced a second weekly e-mail newsletter to a proportion of its user base offering early access to special deals and exclusive offers.
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NewsLowe’s makes first international move with Woolworths Australia
Lowe’s, America’s second biggest DIY chain, is making its first international move through a joint venture with Australia’s Woolworths.
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NewsUK families £9 a week better off than last July
The average UK family were £9 a month better off in July than they were in the same month last year according to the monthly Asda income tracker.
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NewsSainsbury’s aims to lure in gamers
Sainsbury’s has announced plans to triple its games-related marketing budget in order to grab 5% of the UK’s gaming hardware sales.
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NewsStrong online sales growth in July
Online sales were helped by strong fashion sales and wet weather in July with customers spending £4.2bn, an increase of 16.8% on last year.
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NewsFocus wins backing for CVA
The future of embattled DIY group Focus has been secured after creditors today supported a proposal for a company voluntary arrangement (CVA).
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NewsConsumer loyalty to own-brand products here to stay
The growth in sales of retailers’ own-brand products is likely to slow although the shift in loyalty away from branded lines is permanent, according to retail consultancy Verdict Research.
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OpinionRubbish service means a rubbish store
Everybody knows that good store design is really only a starting point. If a walk through the doors means entering a slapdash operational environment where stock, staff and service all militate against getting what you want or need, then the design effort has been utterly wasted.
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NewsDebenhams asks for improved supplier terms
Department store group Debenhams wrote to some of its suppliers last month, demanding that they meet its “minimum standard payment terms” by August 4.
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NewsTesco sets up ‘weather team’
Tesco has set up its own weather team to help it stock the right products for the changeable British weather.
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NewsRetailers join line-up for London High Street Fashion Week
The New West End Company has revealed its line-up and events for High Street Fashion Week which will take place on London’s Oxford Street next month.
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NewsGovernment amends credit insurance top-up scheme again
The Government has cut the price of its credit insurance top-up scheme and doubled the amount it is prepared to underwrite.
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OpinionTiring Tesco still leads the supermarket race
Once attacked for being all-powerful, Tesco is now being criticised for apparently relaxing its vice-like grip on the retail market.
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NewsComet to sponsor Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
Comet has signed its first big TV sponsorship deal with ITV quiz show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.
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NewsAsos bolsters board
Asos has appointed the chief executive of internet service provider Tiscali to its board.
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NewsHolland & Barrett takeover approved
Health food specialist Holland & Barrett’s takeover of Julian Graves does not substantially reduce competition in the food and ingredients sector, the Competition Commission has found.
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NewsJohn Lewis fashion holds out amid sales dip
John Lewis sales fell 1.4% in the week to August 15 with fashion showing resilience despite the good weather keeping shoppers out of the stores for a large part of the week.While fashion remained flat, the decline in sales of beds, bedroom furniture and white goods showed signs of slowing.The ...