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NewsGovernment reveals plans to streamline Chinese visa applications
The Government has revealed its plans to streamline the visa application process to make it easier for Chinese tourists to visit the UK.
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NewsTesco's credit rating downgraded by Moody's
Moody’s has downgraded Tesco’s credit rating to just two notches above junk status because of tough conditions in the grocery market.
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NewsJD Sports sales boosted by the build up to the World Cup
JD Sports said it is “pleased” with its performance as the sports retailer revealed the build up to the World Cup boosted like-for-like sales.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, John Lewis, Carphone Warehouse and more
Retail news round-up on June 17, 2014: Moody’s downgrades Tesco’s credit rating, John Lewis launches competition to find budding designers, Carphone to become mobile operator in Ireland and Charlie Mayfield to help appoint banking watchdog chairman
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NewsRegent Street rolls out beacon technology to build shopper profiles
Regent Street, owned by the Crown Estate, is rolling out beacon technology and an app to push promotions and information to shoppers.
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NewsMySale forced to issue clarification after listing error
Australian fashion etailer MySale has been forced to issue a clarification after its shares were priced incorrectly on its stock market debut.
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NewsMajestic Wine's full-year results: What the analysts say
Majestic Wine’s profit was flat at £23.8m in what it described as a “difficult trading year”. Retail Week looks at what the analysts said.
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NewsB&M management domicile the discount chain in Luxembourg
The management of B&M have domiciled the discount chain, which debuted on the London Stock Exchange at a value of £2.7bn, in Luxembourg.
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NewsDanish giant Bestseller buys fashion etailer MandM Direct
Danish giant Bestseller is to buy etailer MandM Direct for £140m, putting an end to the etailer’s plans to float later this month.
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NewsInfographic: Retail Week Power List 2014 in numbers
The Retail Week Power List 2014 was announced today, here are some interesting facts and figures about the new list.
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NewsDepartment stores cleared of price-fixing sports bras
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has cleared Debenhams, John Lewis and House of Fraser of pushing up the prices of sports bras following an investigation.
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NewsRetail insolvencies hit five-year high
Retail insolvencies reached their highest level in five years, with 1,287 businesses across England, Scotland and Wales going bust in the year to the end of March.
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NewsMySale lists on the AIM stock exchange
MySale, the Australian flash Sales fashion etailer, has listed on the AIM stock exchange this morning.
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NewsLiberty owner BlueGem eyes stake in Mamas & Papas
The owner of Liberty department store, private equity firm BlueGem, is in talks to rescue Mamas & Papas.
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NewsDebenhams in talks to hire former New Look finance boss Alastair Miller
Former New Look finance boss Alastair Miller has emerged as one of the candidates to replace Debenhams finance director Simon Herrick.
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NewsAldi pledges to double UK store estate in next seven years
Aldi has pledged to double its UK store estate to 1,000 shops over the next seven years as its relentless march looks set to continue.
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NewsMajestic Wine profits flat during 'difficult' year as it vows to invest
Majestic Wine profit remained flat at £23.8m during a ‘difficult trading year’ as it vows to up investment in the current year.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Aldi, Debenhams, Mamas & Papas and The Co-op
Retail news round-up on June 16, 2014: Aldi to double store numbers, ex New Look finance boss in line for Debenhams job and Liberty owner BlueGem in talks to rescue Mamas & Papas.
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NewsMay footfall declines 0.2% but out-of-town locations boosted by World Cup
Footfall in May was 0.2% down on a year ago but out-of-town footfall was up due to big ticket purchases, according to data.
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NewsBonmarché plans to return to pre-administration locations as it grows estate
Bonmarché plans to open up to 25 stores and concessions this year, returning to locations before it fell into administration with former owner Peacocks.