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NewsJohn Lewis retail director Andrew Murphy appointed chair of UK China Visa Alliance
John Lewis retail director Andrew Murphy has been appointed chairman of lobby group the UK China Visa Alliance (UKCVA).
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NewsFormer HMV worker forced to change name of HVM start-up
A former HMV worker who opened an entertainment shop called HVM has been forced to flip the shop’s fascia upside down after HMV complained.
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NewsBoden turns to advertising sector to hire new global brand director
Boden has turned to the advertising sector to hire its first global brand director as it looks to accelerate its international expansion.
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NewsDiscounts drive retail sales rise in June, ONS data reveals
UK retail sales rose by 0.2% month-on-month in June as discounts and improving consumer confidence boosted sales, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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NewsOne in seven English businesses summoned to court over missed rates payments
One in seven business premises in England were summoned to appear in court last year after falling behind on business rates payments, according to estimations from the Grimsey high street review.
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NewsRepublic and USC to merge and brands decide which name stays, says Sports Direct boss
Sports Direct is to merge its Republic and USC fashion chains and is relying on the brands they sell to determine the name it retains for the business, chief executive Dave Forsey confirmed.
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NewsAsda staff hit by unexpected tax bill after payroll "quirk"
Asda staff have been hit by an unexpected tax bill after a “quirk” in the calendar that could leave its employees having to pay back at least £12m in tax.
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NewsSports Direct reports ‘record’ year as Olympics boosts profits
Sports Direct has reported a “record-breaking” year as sales and profits boomed driven by last year’s sporting events.
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NewsMothercare hit by rivals' promotions as like-for-likes slip
Mothercare’s UK first-quarter like-for-like sales edged down 0.9% as chief executive Simon Calver played down the business benefits of the royal baby.
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NewsBookseller Ottakar's founder James Heanage releases his own novel
We haven’t heard much from James Heneage, the founder of Ottakar’s, since the bookseller was sold to Waterstones in 2006.
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NewsTesco drafts in Notcutts boss to lead Dobbies garden centres
Former Notcutts Garden Centres chief executive Andy King is to replace James Barnes as boss of Dobbies.
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NewsSofa.com offers tennis fans a comfy seat for Wimbledon final
When the sun is shining outside, furniture shopping is not high up on the list for many people.
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NewsMarks & Spencer describes women's bodyshapes as 'chilli' and 'pearapple'
Some women describe their body shape as a ‘pear’ or an ‘apple’.
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NewsIceland to grab non-food market share in online push
Iceland is poised to burst back into non-food retailing with a raft of new online ventures starting with white goods.
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NewsModelZone's wholesale business acquired out of administration by rival Ripmax
Collapsed model retailer ModelZone’s wholesale business Amerang has been acquired by rival firm Ripmax.
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NewsThe Body Shop like-for-likes increase 0.5% in first half
The Body Shop like-for-like sales edged up 0.5% in its first half driven by trading across South Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
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NewsBargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail set for £65m float
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail is looking to float on the Alternative Investment Market later this month.
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NewsMary Portas to face questions in Westminster over high street review
Retail expert Mary Portas will face questions from a select committee in September over the progress of her work to help struggling high streets.
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NewsTrinity Leeds lands new retailers including Adidas flagship
Trinity Leeds has signed a raft of new retailers including sportswear giant Adidas which has opened a regional flagship store at the shopping centre.
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NewsTesco to launch new TV marketing campaign to revive food image
Tesco is poised to launch a new marketing campaign as part of chief executive Philip Clarke’s plans to reinvigorate its fresh food offer to turn around the UK business.