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NewsBoots launches new app linked to Advantage Card loyalty scheme
Boots has launched an app to send customers offers linked to their Boots Advantage Card accounts rather than through paper coupons.
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NewsWearable technology Google Glass goes on sale in the UK
Google Glass is now on sale in the UK, two years after the first version of the eyewear device was launched.
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NewsCampaign groups urge Tesco to pay employees living wage
Campaign groups calling on Tesco to pay its workers a living wage have taken direct action by altering some of the retailer’s price tags.
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NewsShoe Zone aims to benefit from 'retail friendly' property market with 'more prime' sites
Shoe Zone boss Anthony Smith said the “retail friendly” property market had helped it maximise profits as it eyes relocations to larger, more prime sites.
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NewsJane Norman collapses into administration for second time in three years
Value fashion chain Jane Norman has collapsed into administration for the second time in three years, putting 157 jobs on the line.
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NewsThe Fragrance Shop full-year EBITDA rises as managing director departs
The Fragrance Shop’s full-year EBITDA increased 9.2% to £12.4m, as the retailer said managing director Nigel Lawmon is to depart and be replaced by group finance director Pete King.
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NewsCarpetright to ramp up small store openings in property strategy shift
Carpetright is to ramp up its small-format store opening programme as it eyes more profitable expansion.
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NewsGrocers agree to put time limit on supplier payments
Major grocers including Aldi and Asda have agreed to cut the time they will backdate payments from six years to two, following pressure from the Groceries Code Adjudicator.
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NewsBoots Opticians revamps offer to focus on premium eyecare
Boots Opticians has given its offer a new look, scrapping its core buy-one-get-one-free promotion to focus on an accessible premium eyecare strategy.
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NewsFormer My-Wardrobe chief David Worby joins footwear retailer Bata
Former My-Wardrobe chief executive David Worby has joined global footwear giant Bata as multichannel director, it has emerged.
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NewsFormer Tesco boss Lord MacLaurin urges shareholders to give Clarke more time
Tesco chief Philip Clarke has received a boost after former boss Lord MacLaurin insisted shareholders give him more time to turn around the grocer.
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NewsCarpetright profits tumble as Netherlands drags down performance
Carpetright has reported full-year underlying pre-tax profit tumbled from £9.7m to £4.6m as it was hit by tough trading in the Netherlands.
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NewsShoe Zone profits rocket but sales slide in maiden interim results
Value footwear retailer Shoe Zone has reported pre-tax profit rocketed to £2.7m from £200,000 in its maiden interim results since floating in May.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Carphone Warehouse and ecommerce sales
Retail news round-up on June 24, 2014: Former Tesco boss Lord MacLaurin urges shareholders to give Clarke more time; UK retail ecommerce sales to rise 16% this year; Carphone Warehouse links to 3 Ireland.
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NewsMorrisons' Three Lions songs fail to win fans in Scotland
Morrisons was forced to stop playing England World Cup songs in its Scottish stores last week after customers complained it was rubbing in that their team did not qualify for the tournament.
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NewsMatalan completes £492m refinancing to fund growth
Matalan has refinanced £492m worth of debt with a banking syndicate in order to fund its growth ambitions.
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NewsJacques Vert eyes US market with online Planet London debut
Mature womenswear group Jacques Vert is eyeing the US and Far East as it prepares for its American launch of Planet London this summer.
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NewsMorrisons slashes more prices as grocery price war continues
Morrisons has unveiled another round of price cuts today as it emerged that retail improvement director Richard Manners has exited the business.
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NewsSports Direct's major shareholders to vote 'no' to Ashley bonus again
Sports Direct’s major shareholders are set to once again vote against the retailer’s bonus scheme that would benefit founder Mike Ashley.
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NewsAsos starts taking orders after warehouse fire damages 20% of stock
Asos has started taking orders again this morning after the clean-up of a warehouse fire that damaged 20% of stock at its Barnsley site.