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Aldi Nord presses ahead with store modernisation
Hard discounter Aldi Nord is pressing ahead with the modernisation of its 5,000 stores in Europe. The intention is to convert all stores within two years. In Germany alone, Aldi Nord reportedly wants to invest E280m (£223.8m) per year, in addition to regular expansion costs of an estimated E200m (£159.9m). ...
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NewsUK retailers targeted for Las Vegas market extravaganza
UK retailers are being targeted to take space in Las Vegas’ new retail extravaganza Grand Bazaar Shops.
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NewsTesco to speed up global online grocery deployment
Tesco is to speed up the process of launching online shopping in new markets after signing a deal to adopt a standard IT solution throughout its business.
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NewsMonsoon Accessorize on the hunt for new chief executive
Monsoon Accessorize is on the hunt for a new group chief executive as managing director Peter Ridler is set to leave the business.
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NewsMoonpig founder snaps up stake in menswear etailer
Moonpig founder Nick Jenkins has taken a 50% stake in online menwear retailer Smart Turnout.
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NewsB&Q ploughs £69m into store and stock refresh
B&Q is investing £69m into bolstering its stock and in-store offering as it plans to launch three new major product range changes over the following months.
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NewsMorrisons considers targeting the South East with online grocery
Morrisons is expected to launch its online food operation in the South East in late 2013.
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NewsMonsoon founder paid £30m in dividends
Fashion group Monsoon Accessorize paid its founder more than £30m in dividends last year and is now debt free.
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NewsGrocers enjoy strong sales ahead of promising Jubilee weekend
The grocers enjoyed a sales surge over the weekend ahead of a promising forthcoming Jubilee weekend.
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NewsM&S clothing sales plummet
Marks & Spencer has suffered a sharp sales slowdown in clothing in its current financial year.
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NewsGovernment reveals 12 Portas Pilots
The Government has revealed which 12 town centres are to pilot Mary Portas’ recommendations to revitalise their high streets.
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NewsLeahy became 'pushy and aggressive' to reach the top at Tesco
Former Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy said he became “more pushy and aggressive” as he dealt with the competitive environment at the grocer to get to the top.
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NewsApple hands Browett a £36m golden hello
Former Dixons boss John Browett is set to receive a $56m (£36m) golden hello from Apple for taking over its retail operations.
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NewsIn pictures: PayPal Etail Awards 2012 winners revealed
The winners of the Retail Week and Drapers PayPal Etail Awards 2012 were announced at a ceremony in London last night.
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NewsPoundland launches mobile app
Poundland has launched a mobile app to inform customers about special offers and how to find its stores.
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NewsCharlie Mayfield: We need to focus on capability
Retailers need to equip their staff with the right skills enabling them to tackle the uncertain future, John Lewis chief executive Charlie Mayfield believes.
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NewsHMV appoints David Adams as non executive
HMV has appointed former Jessops chairman David Adams as a non-executive director.
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NewsLK Bennett secures funding for US expansion
LK Bennett has raised £16m of new funding to accelerate expansion in the US.
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NewsGovernment to reveal Portas Pilots tomorrow
The Government will reveal the 12 ‘Portas pilot’ towns that will be used to try out ideas put forward in the Mary Portas’ High Street Review tomorrow.
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NewsDixons extends £300m credit facility
Electricals giant Dixons has extended a £300m revolving credit facility for two years.