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NewsAnalysis: Jacques Vert Group - Merger creates new strategy
The newly created group has a busy year ahead as it bids for share of its specialist market.
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NewsLondon's West End to receive £250m boost
London’s West End is set to rceive £250m of investment over the next three months as the capital basks in the “long afterglow” of the Olympics.
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NewsHammerson reveals plans for Croydon's Whitgift Centre
Hammerson’s plans for the Whitgift Centre in Croydon will be unveiled this evening in the next stage of the battle with rival Westfield to win control of the site.
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NewsFirst glimpse of Beauty Bazaar, Harvey Nichols
Harvey Nichols has unveiled plans for its Beauty Bazaar format which it claims will transform the beauty landscape.
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NewsWickes like-for-likes down 8.8%
Travis Perkins’ retail division, which largely comprises Wickes, saw like-for-likes drop 8.8% in its first half as the business plots its first overseas expansion, in the Netherlands.
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NewsHMV plans Stock Exchange listing change to speed up Live disposals
Entertainment retailer HMV is planning to transfer its Stock Exchange listing category on the Official List from premium to standard.
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NewsPerfect gift for Olympics fans at John Lewis
John Lewis has the perfect gift for sports fans eager to will on Team GB from the comfort of the sofa during the Olympics.
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NewsHobbycraft to drive multichannel as profits rise
Arts and crafts specialist Hobbycraft is to ramp up its multichannel offer.
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NewsIceland and Farmfoods targeted in milk price protests
Iceland and Farmfoods are the latest retailers to be targeted as part of a dairy farmers’ campaign to win a fairer price for milk.
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NewsFindel sales jump 8% as turnaround gains pace
Home shopping group Findel sales jumped 8% year on year in the 16 weeks to July 25 as its turnaround gained traction.
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NewsSainsbury's introduces the manapé
Sainsbury’s director Mike Coupe introduced us to a new word at the grocer’s Christmas in July party last week: manapé.
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NewsRetailers warned of ‘Olympic hangover’
The Olympics will have only a “moderate impact” on retail sales, according to the latest Opera Solutions Retail Predictor for Retail Week.
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Grocer Woolworths reveals full-year sales growth
Grocer Woolworths revealed that full-year sales from continuing operations rose 4.8% to A$55.13bn (£36.4bn) in the 12 months to June 24.The continued roll-out of Woolworths’ new 2015 store format, with a focus on value and innovations in fresh food, contributed to the rise.The retailer opened 38 Australian supermarkets during the ...
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NewsFall in store numbers reflects high street woes
Store numbers fell for the first time in three years in the second quarter.
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Food and clothing retailer Woolworths reports group sales growth
Food and clothing retailer Woolworths reported group sales growth of 11.8% and 7.1% like-for-like for its financial year ended June 24.At the County Road clothing division in Australia and New Zealand, turnover fell 6.6% despite net retail space in Australia rising by 1.3%.Across the international group, excluding franchised stores, the ...
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Fall in turnover for CDC
Electronics store and warehouse club operator CDC’s turnover for the second quarter ended June 30 fell 55% to E75m (£58m).The retailer’s primary trading margin was down 57% to E7.6m (£5.9m). CDC attributed the plunge to its ongoing financial burden and the negative outlook for the market.
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NewsStore refits and rain lift Carpetright sales
Floorings giant Carpetright enjoyed a sales rebound in the UK as its Dutch business suffered amid political crisis.
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NewsCycling retailers enjoy sales boost after Wiggins win
Cycling retailers have enjoyed an uplift in sales following Bradley Wiggins’ victory in the Tour de France, sparking hope for an Olympics sales boost.
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NewsMorrisons ties up with Costcutter owner in depot deal
Morrisons has linked up with Costcutter’s owners to manage five depots less than a month after speculation Morrisons may acquire the convenience retailer.
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NewsEBay partners with British Fashion Council to support young designers
Etail giant eBay has underlined its fashion credentials with a new partnership with the British Fashion Council to sponsor its Fashion Forward initiative, which supports emerging British designers.