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News99p Stores celebrates with cut price wedding rings
You can get a bargain on almost anything at 99p Stores: food, toiletries and now even engagement rings.
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NewsStationer Blott to open 40 stores in the next three years
Stationery retailer Blott is ramping up its growth plans as it aims to hit 12 stores and relaunch its website to generate sales of up to £9m by the end of the year.
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NewsSwarovski opens first Cadenza store outside of London
Swarovski is to open its premium Cadenza brand’s first store outside London in Bluewater shopping centre before Christmas.
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NewsBurberry partners with Google to help users send virtual kisses
Burberry has partnered with Google to launch ‘Burberry Kisses’, which allows users to capture and send their real kiss to anyone in the world.
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NewsSainsbury's growth driven solely by own brand, says King
Sainsbury’s has said that own-brand sales are driving its business and are a key strength in its fight against rivals.
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NewsMatalan reveals 10% jump in full-year profits to £100m
Matalan has recorded a 10% surge in EBITDA to £100m for the full-year as online sales surged 45% but the retailer “remains cautious” of the trading outlook.
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NewsPrimark's Asos trial to grow to 140 items as value drives etailer's sales
Primark will extend its trial with Asos to 140 items according to the etailer’s chief executive Nick Robertson, up from the 20 SKUs it launched with last week.
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NewsHMV owner Hilco acquires Irish DVD rental chain Xtravision
HMV owner Hilco has bought Irish DVD rental chain Xtravision out of receivership, which could save its 130 stores.
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NewsGumball Rally-owner set to take on Superdry with London flagship
Gumball 3000, the company behind the Gumball Rally, will open a London flagship store within the next year, as it plans to be a “global retail powerhouse”.
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NewsOxford Street east eyes US brands post-facelift as Primark drives footfall
Over 220,000 sq ft of retail space is set to open up on the east end of Oxford Street with major US brands leading the race to snap up stores.
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NewsDwell set to call in administrators as stores close for 'stock taking'
Embattled furniture chain Dwell is close to collapse, putting around 200 jobs on the line, and yesterday closed high profile shops for ‘stock taking’.
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NewsSainsbury’s posts ‘solid’ 0.8% like-for-like rise in first quarter
Sainsbury’s recorded a “solid” 0.8% rise in like-for-like sales in the first quarter to June 8 amid a challenging market.
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NewsAsos sales soar 45% in third quarter driven by international sites
Asos retail sales surged 45% in its third quarter to May 31 after it invested in lower prices and its country-specific websites generated “stronger growth”.
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NewsHobbs signs first accessory-only concession to drive growth
Fashion retailer Hobbs is putting more focus on accessories and footwear growth as it signs a deal for its first accessories-only concession.
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NewsJC Penney sells kettle that resembles Adolf Hitler
JC Penney is no stranger to controversy after chief executive Ron Johnson was ousted in April amid sinking sales.
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NewsDebenhams launches clothing for the larger man
It’s been a long, cold winter so a few people may have piled on the pounds as they tucked into warm, hearty meals.
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NewsCompetition: Tell us your odd wine-tasting metaphors
Oddbins boss Ayo Akintola aims to take the naked walks out of wine drinking.
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NewsArgos hires new head of customer fulfilment at stores as it drives multichannel
Argos has hired former Tesco.com business programme director Andy Brown to a newly created role to help improve store product availability.
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NewsRetailers in bloom at the Chelsea Flower Show
Retailers showed off their green fingers last week at the Chelsea Flower Show.
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NewsFormer Topps and Tile Giant directors launch tiles etailer
A team of highly experienced retailers aims to shake up tile retail with the launch of a specialist online business.