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NewsControversial zero hours contracts 'more widespread' than first realised
Zero hours contracts are more widespread than first realised, as research suggests that more than a million UK workers are signed up to the contracts, four times official estimates.
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NewsSainsbury's to appeal ASA decision on Tesco Price Promise
Sainsbury’s is to appeal the Advertising Standards Authority’s decision that Tesco’s Price Promise claims are fair and is considering taking the fight to the courts.
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NewsThe Co-op overhauls own-brand food range to drive sales recovery
The Co-operative Group is overhauling its own-brand food range to help put its food business back on track.
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NewsEasyjet founder to take on Aldi and Lidl with budget grocer EasyFoodstore.com
EasyJet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou is set to take on discount supermarkets Aldi and Lidl with the launch of his own budget food business.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on EasyFoodstore.com, The Co-op and French Connection
Retail news round-up August 5, 2013: Easyjet founder to launch grocery business, Tesco increases online grocery market share, The Co-op revamps its own-brand offer and French Connection to dispose of its Tegan fashion brand.
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NewsShoreditch gets green light for mixed-use site
Shoreditch in London is set for a raft of retail openings after Hackney Borough Council gave the green light to a 150,000 sq ft mixed-use regeneration project.
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NewsDreams to make 100 redundancies as it restructures
Beds retailer Dreams is to make close to 100 redundancies as it restructures to reflect a smaller store base, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsWaitrose posts £3bn turnover in first half as sales jump 11%
Grocer Waitrose has reported sales exceeding £3bn in its first half for the first time ever, according to boss Mark Price.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales return to growth as hot weather eases
John Lewis sales returned to growth last week, rising 13% to £64m as the hot weather eased and online sales surged.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Selfridges, Littlewoods and Spar
Retail news round-up August 2, 2013: Spar UK launches first branded forecourt store, Littlewoods to launch £1.3m kidswear campaignand Selfridges appoints Steak to handle paid search activity.
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NewsGeorge at Asda makes South East Asian debut in Singapore
George at Asda is to embark on the latest stage of its overseas offensive next week with its first store in South East Asia.
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NewsAsda to launch more Christmas round pound deals to appeal to cautious mums
Asda is to ramp up its round-pound deals this Christmas as shoppers count their pennies ahead of the festive season.
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NewsPets at Home profits surge after a focus on customers and services
Pets at Home has broken the £100m EBITDA barrier for the first time after focusing on service and its customer offer.
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NewsTheo Fennell attracts £2.9m bid from Jon Moulton-backed investment group
Jewellery retailer Theo Fennell has received a recommended cash offer to acquire the brand from Mirfield 1964, an investment vehicle which plans to replace acting chief Theo Fennell with former Goldsmiths chairman and chief executive Jurek Piasecki.
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NewsDame Lucy Neville-Rolfe made Conservative peer
Dame Lucy Neville-Rolfe, the former executive director of Tesco’s corporate and legal affairs department, has been made a Conservative peer in a list of new appointments revealed today.
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NewsB&Q garners new product designs from students
B&Q is considering retailing new products created by students tasked with designing affordable, sustainable items.
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NewsCostcutter secures £35m refinancing to support growth
Symbol group Costcutter Supermarkets Group has today signed a £35m refinancing deal with Barclays.
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NewsHarrods opens at London Gatwick
Luxury department store Harrods has today opened a 6,000 sq ft store in London Gatwick’s South Terminal is prepares to welcome 22 new and revamped shops by the end of the year.
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NewsConviviality Retail shares rocket on public debut
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail enjoyed a strong debut on the AIM stock exchange yesterday as shares surged on its first day of trading.
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NewsFortnum & Mason ups floor space for Christmas range
Upmarket London department store Fortnum & Mason is expanding the floor space dedicated to its Christmas merchandise by 15% this year.