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NewsVisa signs Dixons as first retailer to offer virtual wallet service
Dixons Retail, owner of Currys and PC World, will be the first retailer to offer Visa Europe’s new digital wallet service, V.Me.
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NewsPromotions up as online drives early summer Sales
The rise in online sales is the driving force behind early summer Sales on the high street weather rather than the lacklustre weather, according to consultancy PwC.
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NewsSportswear giant Nike set to open 30 new UK stores over next three years
Sportswear giant Nike is planning to double its UK store portfolio to 60 over the next few years with a focus on out-of-town expansion.
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NewsMorrisons rebrands to Murrisons to support tennis hero Andy Murray
Morrisons gave the UK’s tennis hero Andy Murray a boost today for the start of the Wimbledon competition by renaming its nearby store Murrisons.
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NewsPotential sale could value TM Lewin at £100m
Shirt specialist TM Lewin could be put up for sale with a price-tag of as much as £100m.
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NewsTesco faces remuneration row over excessive payoffs at its AGM
Tesco shareholders have been urged to reject the grocer’s remuneration report at Friday’s AGM because of concern about excessive payoffs.
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NewsFamilies worse off in May, the Asda Income Tracker shows
Households were worse off in May as pressure on spending power such as higher food costs continued, the Asda Income Tracker showed
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NewsFormer Comet owner could profit from retailer's tax losses
Hailey Acquisitions, the former owner of electricals group Comet, hopes to buy back the bust retailer’s tax losses, it has emerged.
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NewsMorrisons shakes up top team responsibilities to support expansion
Morrisons chief executive Dalton Philips has shaken up the responsibilities of his top team as it moves into new channels including online grocery.
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NewsPret a Manger owner eyes Hotel Chocolat stake
Bridgepoint Development Capital, the private equity owner of café chain Pret a Manger, is eyeing an investment in chocolatier Hotel Chocolat.
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NewsUS chain David's Bridal to open a store in every major UK city
US wedding chain David’s Bridal aims to open a store in each major UK city within the next five years, as it prepares to open its first store in the country in Westfield Stratford City.
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NewsCoast managing director Margaret McDonald to exit business
Coast managing director Margaret McDonald is to leave the occasionwear retailer with former Aurora Fashions chairman Derek Lovelock set to take over the day-to-day running of the business.
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NewsShortlist for Hermes Retail Week Supply Chain Awards revealed
A host of the UK’s top retailers and their suppliers are in the running for an award that recognises retail’s most innovative and effective supply chains.
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NewsGame opens dedicated Xbox store in partnership with Microsoft
Game has collaborated with Microsoft to open the UK’s first dedicated Xbox store at Boxpark in east London
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis records 'solid week' driven by Father's Day spend
John Lewis enjoyed ‘solid’ growth last week driven by customers splashing out for Father’s Day as sales rose 7.5% on last year to £68.4m.
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NewsAsos steps up fulfilment war with 15-minute delivery windows
Fashion etailer Asos is upping the ante in online fulfilment with the launch of 15-minute delivery slots through its Follow My Parcel scheme.
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NewsAnalysis: Shop Direct – from mail-order shopping to online retail
Shop Direct has travelled a bumpy road to become a significant ecommerce business
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NewsWaitrose builds online business as Ocado partnership poised for change
Waitrose managing director Mark Price has said the grocer is building up its online infrastructure as its relationship with Ocado appears set to change.
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NewsJaeger appoints former Esprit director Colin Henry as new chief executive
Jaeger has hired former Esprit chief product officer Colin Henry as its new chief executive, filling the gap left by executive chairman Stewart Binnie who stepped down in March.
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NewsFood and online boost strong retail sales rise in May
Retail sales volumes and values returned to month-on-month growth in May driven by online and food sales, in which volumes surged almost 20% against last year.