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NewsConsumer confidence in July soars to highest level since 2010
Consumer confidence in July rose to its highest level since April 2010 as consumers felt more positive about the economy and their finances.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Primark
Retail news round-up July 31, 2013: Which? critcises supermarkets, ASA rejects Sainsbury’s complaint, Morrisons trials NOW SIMs, Primark Denim Co launches.
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NewsAccessories retailer Ollie & Nic opens first outlet store in Gloucester
Handbag and accessories retailer Ollie & Nic has opened its first outlet store in Gloucester.
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NewsOxford Street rebrands as part of five-year plan
Oxford Street has developed a new brand identity as part of a £25m, five-year business plan to drive extra custom to the shopping mecca.
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NewsHenry Holland to whip up new collections in his roving ice cream van
Fashion designer Henry Holland will be serving up scoopfuls of delights in his spruced up ice cream van-come-flagship store, Mr Quiffy this month.
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NewsModelZone collapse leaves debts of £11m
Lenders and suppliers to ModelZone could lose up to £11m after the retailer fell into administration last month.
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NewsNike to open first full-price out-of-town store in Chester
Sports giant Nike is set to open its first full-price retail park store in Chester this October.
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NewsArgos, Boots, House of Fraser and The Hut sign up to MasterCard's new e-wallet
Argos, Boots UK, House of Fraser and The Hut have signed up to a new e-wallet service that enables shoppers to pay for goods at the click of a button.
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NewsNext increases profits by £10m after smaller Sale
Next sales jumped 2.3% in its first half as it revised up full-year profit forecasts after adding £10m to its earnings through more full-price sales and lower markdowns.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on the Co-op and ModelZone
Retail news round-up July 30, 2013: Co-op crticised for ‘lads’ mags’ ban threat and collapsed ModelZone owes creditors £11m.
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NewsHammerson boss calls for review of 'crazy and outdated' rates system
The boss of one of the UK’s largest landlords, Hammerson chief executive David Atkins, has branded business rates as “crazy”, joining the growing chorus of top business leaders calling for a review.
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NewsRetail sales grow for the first time in five months as department stores sales surge
Retail sales increased for the first time in five months in July driven by the hot weather and summer Sales with department stores enjoying their strongest growth rate in 30 years.
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NewsJack Wills online boss Graham Morrell to depart as digital director joins
Jack Wills’ global head of e-commerce Graham Morrell is to depart after less than a year in the role, as the preppy fashion retailer drafts in a global digital director.
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NewsCredit Suisse discriminated against top retail analyst Tony Shiret
One of the City’s best known analysts, Tony Shiret, was unfairly dismissed and suffered age discrimination by employer Credit Suisse, a tribunal has ruled.
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NewsGrocers face £1bn fines as adjudicator penalties drawn up
Major grocers could face fines of up to £1bn from the Groceries Code Adjudicator if they break new rules that come into force later this year.
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NewsSainsbury’s attacks Tesco over food credentials as Price Promise approved
Sainsbury’s has hit out at Tesco’s ‘unfair’ Price Promise promotion as the Advertising Standards Authority appears set to dismiss its complaint over the ads.
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NewsBrightHouse like-for-likes up 8.3% as profits rise
Rent-to-own furniture and electricals retailer BrightHouse has reported another strong year with underlying EBITDA up 10.8% to £49.4m in the year to March 31.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco; Morrisons; Harrods; Sports Direct
Retail news round-up July 29, 2013: Tesco to introduce community rooms, Morrisons removes layer of management, Sports Direct contracts in spotlight
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NewsRetail giants Asda, Next, B&Q and Arcadia sue Visa over excessive card fees
Retail giants including Asda, Next, B&Q and Sir Philip Green’s Arcadia are suing Visa to recoup 10 years worth of excess debit and credit card processing fees, it is understood.
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NewsJ Crew begins fit out of menswear store ahead of UK debut
US casualwear retailer J Crew has begun fitting out its new menswear store ahead of its much-anticipated UK debut in November.