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NewsPoundland celebrates Jubilee with bargain crown
Diamond Jubilee parties need not cost the Crown Jewels as Poundland gets ready for the celebrations with its royal selection of Union Jack-inspired decorations.
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X5 Retail Group appointed new format director
Grocer X5 Retail Group has appointed Frank Michael Mros as format director of discounter Pyaterochka. Mros has over 18 years of retail experience in Europe, previously serving as managing director of Schwarz Group-owned Lidl in Germany. He also led Lidl’s entry into Eastern Europe and was managing director of Lidl ...
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NewsPretty Green to open virtual record stores
Liam Gallagher-owned fashion retailer Pretty Green is joining forces with record label Universal Music UK to open pop-up virtual record stores in its shop windows.
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NewsDIY spending plunges to 15 year low last year
DIY spending has plunged to its lowest level in over 15 years.
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NewsJohn Lewis mulls store openings in China
John Lewis is looking at opening stores outside of the UK and is considering China as a potential location.
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NewsShoon rescued out of administration by GA Europe
Shoon has been acquired out of administration as part of a management buyout supported by restructuring specialist GA Europe.
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NewsMamas & Papas to roll-out across Russia and Lebanon
Maternity and nursery retailer Mamas & Papas has pushed the button on its expansion across Russia.
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NewsHome Retail cuts red tape with landmark agreement
Home Retail Group has signed a health and safety agreement with a local council that reduce red tape across the country.
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NewsShop price inflation drops to 1.3% as commodity prices fall
Shop price inflation fell to 1.3% in April from 1.5% in March but the British Retail Consortium (BRC)- Nielsen Shop Price Index flagged potential future increases following the UK’s fall back into recession.
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NewsGrocery adjudicator draws closer
The Government is expected to table plans for a grocery adjudicator in the Queen’s Speech on Wednesday.
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NewsRival grocer refuels at Morrisons
Morrisons’ Fuel Britannia offer this year was obviously too good to resist – even for its biggest rivals.
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NewsFeelunique.com earnings rocket 120%
Health and beauty etailer Feelunique.com has reported that EBITDA soared 120% to £1.98m in the year to the end of March 2012.
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NewsBoots refreshes pharmacy services to reflect rising longevity
Boots has refreshed its pharmacies as the health and beauty retailer prepares to launch a condition-led service to support people as they live longer.
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NewsElectricals and technology drive John Lewis sales rise
Sales at John Lewis jumped last week, powered by a strong performance in electricals and home technology.
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NewsSelfridges to extend London flagship
Famous department store business Selfridges is poised to extend its flagship store on Oxford Street and is understood to be on the brink of appointing The Shard architect, Renzo Piano.
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NewsFresh & Easy chief operating officer joins Tesco Turkey
Fresh & Easy chief operating officer Jeff Adams has changed roles and is now leading Tesco’s Turkish business.
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NewsReturn to profitability in sight at HMV following Game demise
HMV expects to return to profitability next year in the wake of Game’s demise.
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Safeway reports net income increase
Grocer Safeway reported net income for the first quarter ended March 24 increase to $81.6m (£50.2m) compared with $25.1m (£15.4m) in the same period last year.Total sales rose 2.4% to $10bn (£6.1bn), while like-for-like sales excluding fuel remained flat.Chairman and chief executive Steve Burd said: “Strong cost controls helped us ...
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Grocer Edeka posts sales growth rise
Grocer Edeka posted 4.7% sales growth to E45.6bn (£37.1bn) in 2011. The retailer’s 4,500 independent shopkeepers reported sales of E20bn (£16.3bn), up 8.8%. Its discount store fascia Netto’s turnover increased 3.3% to E10.7bn (£8.71bn).Edeka opened 244 new Netto stores to reach a total of 4,100. It also opened 190 stores ...
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NewsSports Direct Founder climbs Sunday Times Rich List
Like the team he owns, Newcastle United, Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley’s wealth is on the rise, The Sunday Times Rich List showed.