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NewsFrench Connection reports flat like-for-likes
French Connection has reported flat like-for-likes after a step up in performance in the third quarter.
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NewsJD Sports like-for-likes rise 1.5%
JD Sports has reported an increase in like-for-like sales despite a significant drop-off in trade at its fashion division.
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NewsRetail sales growth of 2% expected in December
Retail sales growth in December is expected to come in at 2%, below the 10-year average for the month of 3.2%.
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NewsMayor of London briefs retailers ahead of £100m weekend
Mayor of London Boris Johnson met with London retailers today ahead of the West End’s VIP Saturday when shoppers are expected to spend £100m in preparation for the Christmas season.
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NewsSignet's UK division posts like-for-like jump
Signet, the parent company of Ernest Jones and H.Samuel, delivered a 2.3% like-for-like jump at its UK division in its third quarter.
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NewsPrimark plans Warrington regional flagship
Primark is set to open a new regional flagship at Warrington’s Golden Square shopping centre.
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NewsNew Look eyes refinancing as new boss appointment looms
New Look is plotting a further refinancing and aims to appoint a new chief executive before the end of 2012.
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NewsCountrywide secures £26m of funding
Rural products retailer Countrywide has secured £26m to support organic growth, a store refit programme and potential acquisitions.
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NewsAlliance Boots to extend loan facilities
Retail and pharmaceuticals giant Alliance Boots is preparing to extend the maturity dates on existing loan facilities to facilitate its likely full merger with US drugstore powerhouse Walgreens.
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NewsRihanna lights up Westfield with Christmas switch-on
Pop star Rihanna switched on Stratford Westfield’s Christmas lights last night, amid fireworks as she performed her new single ‘Diamonds’ at the shopping centre.
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NewsJoules mulls stake sale to fund expansion
Fashion and homewares retailer Joules is considering selling a minority stake in the business to fund expansion.
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NewsTesco magazine is UK's most read publication
Tesco magazine has become the UK’s most read printed publication, overtaking The Sun.
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NewsHolland & Barrett trials fitness drills in-store
Holland & Barrett is trialling fitness drills in ten stores, as the health and beauty retailer attempts to improve the in-store environment and boost conversion rates.
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NewsNew Look profits soar despite like-for-like slip
New Look EBITDA soared 25.2% to £86.9m in its first half.
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NewsDebenhams boss in line to receive extra £300,000
Debenhams chief executive Michael Sharp could receive a bonus of more than £300,000 after the retailer’s sales surged in the last year.
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NewsClaire's plots transactional website launch as turnaround gains pace
Claire’s Accessories is plotting the launch of its transactional website and new format stores as the retailer’s turnaround progresses.
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NewsComet makes further head office redundancies
Comet administrator Deloitte has made 735 further redundancies across the retailer’s head office, logistics division and home delivery network.
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NewsMajestic Wine faces crunch Christmas campaign
Majestic Wine is to embark on a make-or-break advertising campaign next month as it considers whether to dump the fledgling TV ads.
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NewsComet: List of first stores to close
Comet administrator Deloitte has earmarked 41 shops are to close by the end of this month. Here is a list of the first 27, which all began closing down Sales on Saturday.
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NewsFlying Brands leases its last asset
Flying Brands has agreed a lease on its Retreat Farm property in Jersey, which is its last significant asset.