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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on M&S, Waitrose and Tesco
Retail news round-up October 21, 2013: M&S loses another womenswear executive, Waitrose targets £15bn sales in 10 years and Tesco opens its first European franchise stores for fashion brand F&F.
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NewsIceland boss Malcolm Walker is electric at grocer's annual manager's conference
The annual Iceland managers’ conference is always a lively affair but this year’s event in Birmingham had a little more electricity.
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NewsHomebase Ireland emerges from examinership
Homebase Ireland has emerged from examinership, protecting almost 500 jobs across the country.
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News99p Stores plans transactional website
99p Stores is planning to launch a transactional website, as it reported a 55% drop in profits.
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NewsFrench Sunday trading rules threaten stores' future, Kingfisher warns
Kingfisher boss Ian Cheshire has warned that the DIY giant could be forced to close stores in France if the Government there refuses to amend “incoherent” Sunday trading laws.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis posts weekly sales rise of 5%
Sales at John Lewis department stores rose 5% last week, when the electricals and home technology category drove performance.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Waitrose, Robbie Williams and Sainsbury's
Retail news round-up October 18, 2013: Waitrose to start selling beef bone marrow and Ikea to launch integrated marketing campaign
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NewsDFS posts record full-year profit and grows market share
Sofas giant DFS has reported record earnings and revenues in its last full year, when it also extended its market share.
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NewsFashion retailer Bonmarché reveals IPO plans
Clothing retailer Bonmarché, which targets women aged over 50, intends to float on AIM.
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NewsBoots prepares for "convenience" Christmas as it ramps up multichannel offer
Boots is gearing up for a Christmas of convenience as it ramps up its multichannel offer, according to new UK managing director for health and beauty Simon Roberts.
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NewsBoots' Leeds customers celebrate history with 100-year-old meal deal
Boots’ meal deal is famous for its value, and even its loyal customers from 100 years ago would have been fans of a sandwich, drink and snack offer at the price it was available for last week in Leeds.
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NewsDr Martens' owners in advanced talks to sell business to Permira
Dr Martens’ owner has entered talks with private equity firm Permira, as it eyes a sale of the footwear brand and retailer.
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NewsAsda aims for a monster Halloween with augmented reality game
Asda hopes to have a spooktacular Halloween as it rolls out its Big Shop of Horrors this weekend.
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NewsUK retail sales up 2.2% as sector growth exceeds expectations
UK retail sales jumped 2.2% in September against last year, growing faster than expected and supporting hopes the economy recorded a strong third quarter.
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NewsWickes like-for-likes flat in third quarter due to 'challenging' market
Travis Perkins’ consumer arm, which largely comprises Wickes, recorded flat like-for-like sales in its third quarter due to the ‘challenging’ market.
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NewsSeptember's online sales surge 13%
September’s online sales surged 13% on August, revealing the highest ever growth for this period on record and signs of an economic recovery.
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NewsMothercare UK like-for-likes down 1.9% in second quarter
Mothercare’s UK second quarter like-for-likes fell 1.9% as market competition across the home and travel categories impacted margins.
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NewsHMV kick-starts digital strategy with launch of innovative app
HMV is kick-starting its critical digital strategy this week with the launch of an MP3 download store and innovative app.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Waitrose and Ikea
Retail news round-up October 17, 2013: Waitrose to start selling beef bone marrow and Ikea to launch integrated marketing campaign
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NewsVirtual reality centre opens to help retailers develop loyalty schemes
Marketing firm TCC has created a virtual reality centre to help retailers develop loyalty schemes from the shopper’s perspective.