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NewsSupermarkets expand ahead of shopping centres for first time
Supermarkets are adding more trading space in the UK than shopping centres for the first time, CBRE data shows.
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NewsShoppers could pay more for food in an independent Scotland
Scottish consumers may have to pay more for food if the country becomes independent as senior executives mull price rises.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales up 1.8% driven by record online week
John Lewis recorded a 1.8% sales jump last week as record spending on Sunday and Monday boosted online sales.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Argos, John Lewis, Morrisons, M&S and Primark
Retail news round-up December 9, 2013: Argos launches advertising agency review, John Lewis records sales up 1.8%, Morrisons cuts window cleaning to save costs, Irish M&S wokers strike over pension, Primark to grow by one million sq ft this year and the UK’s first ‘social supermarket’ opens
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NewsEtailers Ao.com, Photobox and Achica selected for Future Fifty programme
Etailers including Ao.com, Photobox and Achica.com have been named in the second wave of 25 companies to join Shoreditch-based initiative Tech City UK’s Future Fifty programme.
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NewsCath Kidston eyes £250m sale next year after hiring UBS
Cath Kidston is eyeing a sale in the new year which could value the retailer at £250m.
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NewsGovernment unveils £1bn support package for high streets and pledges to tackle parking
Communities secretary Eric Pickles has unveiled a £1bn package of support to boost UK high streets including tackling parking.
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NewsFormer Halfords boss David Wild joins board of consultancy Practicology
Former Halfords chief executive David Wild has joined the board of multichannel consultancy Practicology.
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NewsAldi latest retailer to enter budget tablet market
Discount grocer Aldi is to enter the budget tablet market with the launch of Lifetab E7316.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Aldi, Selfridges and Dunnes
Retail news round-up December 6, 2013: Aldi enters budget tablet market with Medion Lifetab E7316 launch; Selfridges inches closer to taking control of Arnotts; Dunnes seeks voluntary redundancies at head office and stores
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NewsCarphone Warehouse eyes growth through licensing deals
The Carphone Warehouse is to license out its specialist IP, systems and services to retailers and businesses.
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NewsInternational analysis: Walmart’s new boss will have his work cut out
One of the highest-profile jobs in retail will soon change hands, with Doug McMillon appointed to succeed Mike Duke at the helm of Walmart.
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NewsClarks appoints former Burberry president as chairman
Footwear retailer Clarks has appointed former Burberry president Thomas O’Neill as chairman.
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NewsVideo: Cath Kidston boss Kenny Wilson on the Piccadilly flagship
Kitsch homewares retailer Cath Kidston opened its Piccadilly flagship today.
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NewsVideo: West Elm boss Jim Brett on the US furniture brand's UK launch
US furniture giant Williams-Sonoma opened its first UK store today under the West Elm fascia.
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NewsChancellor George Osborne confirms business rates cap in Autumn Statement
Chancellor George Osborne has confirmed he will cap business rates for large businesses at 2% as he unveils a raft of measures to boost high streets.
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NewsThe Hut launches £5,000 personalisation challenge for students
Etailer The Hut Group has launched a £5,000 programming contest challenging computer science students to make personalised user recommendations.
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NewsBlockbuster to disappear by end of year as more stores close
Video and DVD rental chain Blockbuster is to disappear from the high street by the end of the year as administrators struggle to find a buyer.
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NewsGovernment to tackle inconsistent food and drink unit pricing
Consumer affairs minister Jo Swinson has said that changes are needed to food and drinks labels to help shoppers identify the best deals.
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NewsMulberry first-half profits fall as it invests in international growth
Mulberry first-half pre-tax profits dropped 28% to £7.2m as it continued to invest in its international expansion.