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NewsAmazon to launch Sunday deliveries ahead of Christmas rush
Amazon is to launch a pilot service to deliver on Sundays in London over the crucial Christmas period.
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NewsAsos launches standalone Chinese website with 365-day delivery
Fashion etailer Asos has launched its standalone Chinese website, Asos.com/cn.
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NewsBritish retailers lose £3.4bn to shop theft and error
UK retailers lost £3.4bn to retail crime, including shoplifting and employee theft, and error last year, the Global Retail Theft Barometer has found.
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NewsBRC urges Chancellor to commit to business rates reform in Autumn Statement
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has urged the Chancellor to commit to reforming the business rates system in December’s Autumn Statement.
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NewsNew Look records surging profits as chief financial officer prepares to leave
New Look has revealed surging profits in its first half as chief financial officer Alastair Miller, who led the crucial refinancing of the business this year, prepares to step down after 13 years.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, House of Fraser, retail theft and HMV
Retail news round-up November 12, 2013: Tesco in talks with eReceipts, House of Fraser frast-tracks IPO, UrK retailers lose £3.4bn each year, HMV launches new website in Ireland and SuperValu may have leaked payment details of more than 60,000 customers.
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NewsVideo: Asda puts focus on value in Christmas ad
Asda has put value at the centre of its Christmas advertising campaign as it bids to win shoppers from rivals.
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NewsMarks & Spencer to double store numbers in India
Marks & Spencer has outlined a “vision to build a leadership position” in India as it formally marked the opening of a flagship store in the country.
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NewsVideo: Boots airs Christmas TV ad depicting generous moody teenager
Boots has launched its Christmas TV ad, which depicts a seemingly moody teenager who decides to spread some Christmas cheer.
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NewsWaitrose acquires seven Co-op stores in southern push
Waitrose has agreed a deal with The Co-operative to take seven of its shops in the home counties and South West to aid the upmarket grocer’s expansion in the south.
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NewsArgos teams up with ITV for interactive Christmas campaign
Multichannel retailer Argos has linked up with broadcaster ITV to run a Christmas campaign which it describes as a marketing first.
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NewsBlockbuster administrator admits business model 'outdated' as interest mounts
Blockbuster administrator Moorfields said it has received a “small number” of expressions of interest but admitted that its business model was “outdated”.
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NewsFormer Comet owner Henry Jackson on the hunt for retail investments
Controversial former Comet owner Henry Jackson is in talks to fund a number of new retail investments.
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NewsBarratts plunges into administration
Footwear retailer Barratts has appointed Duff & Phelps as administrator.
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NewsBlockbuster appoints Moorfields as administrator
Blockbuster has appointed Moorfields Corporate Recovery as its administrator, putting 2,000 jobs at risk.
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NewsDixons to enter Christmas tablet war this week with exclusive deal
Electricals giant Dixons will join the Christmas tablet war this week when it launches its exclusive tie-up.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales soar 7.1% as Christmas ad launches
John Lewis sales rose 7.1% to £91m last week as its much-anticipated Christmas advert launched.
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NewsBHS attracts more interest as billionaire Wiese steps up pursuit
Potential suitors are circling Sir Philip Green’s BHS as billionaire Christo Wiese is set to step up his interest in the firm.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Co-op, Dixons and M&S
Retail news round-up November 11, 2013: Suitors circle BHS as Weise prepares to step up interest, Co-op ditches dividend in favour of rewards scheme and Dixons joins Christmas tablet war by launching own version.
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NewsVideo: Tesco digs out home videos for nostalgic Christmas ad
Tesco has struck a nostalgic tone with its Christmas TV advert as the grocer looks to win spend over the vital Christmas period.