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NewsNominations open for Oracle Retail Week Awards 2013
The search for the winners of The Oracle Retail Week Awards 2013 has begun with nominations now open.
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NewsCSL delivers 20% surge in like-for-likes
Sofa retailer CSL has posted soaring like-for-like sales, up 20% for the first eight months of the year.
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NewsJ Crew secures first UK store on Regent Street
US fashion brand J Crew is on the verge of securing its first UK store on London’s Regent Street.
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NewsIn pictures: Skillsmart Retail Rising Star Awards winners revealed
The up and coming talent in the retail sector gathered last night for the Skillsmart Retail Rising Star Awards, held at Grosvenor House Hotel.
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NewsDixons has "encouraging start" to its year as UK like-for-likes jump 7%
Dixons UK and Irish like-for-likes advanced 7% in its first quarter in what it said was an “encouraging start” to the year.
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NewsMorrisons begins ecommerce push
Morrisons has kick-started its multichannel expansion by making its first move online.
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NewsMorrisons half year like-for-likes slip 0.9%
Morrisons like-for-likes slipped 0.9% in its half year to July 29.
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Massmart plans Makro warehouse revamp
Walmart-controlled Massmart plans to revamp 10 of its 17 Makro warehouse clubs to boost their appeal to private customers as well as cut energy costs.Although the new generation of stores will still resemble wholesale outlets, shoppers will be able to buy single items alongside bulk packs.To reduce energy costs, skylights ...
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NewsPressure mounts on Government to intervene on grocery prices
Which? has called on Government to change the law to prevent the major grocers misleading shoppers on price.
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Harvey Norman reports net profit decrease
Consumer electronics specialist Harvey Norman described its year to June 30 as one of its most difficult.The retailer reported a 32% fall in net profit to AUD172.5m (£111.3m) compared with the previous year. The drop was blamed on soft consumer sentiment and discounting.Chief executive Gerry Harvey was more positive about ...
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NewsTesco plots online party food launch using its ‘dark’ stores
Tesco is planning a launch into the party food market with a new online delivery service as it takes on competitors such as Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose for a slice of the lucrative business.
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Fashion retailer Uterqüe opens China stores
Inditex-owned fashion retailer Uterqüe has opened its first two stores in China.The openings come as the Spanish fashion giant continues to take advantage of the growing preference for Western fashions in many Asian markets.The first store opened last month in the IFC Mall in Hong Kong. The second is at ...
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NewsBRC calls for business rates to be frozen in 2013
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) is urging the Government to freeze business rates next year as retailers brace themselves for another crippling increase.
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NewsJohn Lewis gets green light for new Essex store
John Lewis has committed to anchoring the second phase of the Bond Street retail development in Chelmsford, Essex.
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NewsAmerican Golf unveils new structure as it strengthens team
American Golf has unveiled a new structure and a raft of new hires as it gears up for growth.
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NewsSports Direct shareholders reject Ashley bonus scheme
Sports Direct’s shareholders have not supported the proposed “super stretch” scheme which would have paid out a bumper bonus to Mike Ashley.
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NewsJJB Sports founder Dave Whelan eyes 40 shops as he casts doubt on sale
JJB Sports founder Dave Whelan is eyeing 30 to 40 stores from his former chain as he casts doubt on the likelihood of it being sold in its entirety.
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NewsAmazon reviewers attack female-friendly pens
Amazon’s website has been bombarded with sarcastic reviews after it advertised ballpoint pens designed specifically for women.
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NewsWhite Rose Centre extension on the cards
Land Securities has submitted a planning application to extend the retail selling space of the White Rose Centre in Leeds.
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NewsRochdale MP Simon Danczuk wades into shop vacancy data row
Rochdale MP Simon Danczuk has defended shop vacancy figures published by the Local Data Company, after the Association of Town Centre Managers criticised them as being “fatally flawed”.