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NewsMorrisons highlights dedicated Irn Bru isle
Morrisons is keeping a close eye on its Scottish customers’ habits at the moment as this picture proves.
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NewsAurora to launch foreign multi-branded websites
Fashion group Aurora is to launch multi-branded websites overseas including the US and Australia following the success of its dedicated German site, which went live last year.
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NewsM&S appoints Joanna Lumley as eco ambassador
Marks & Spencer has appointed TV star and campaigner Joanna Lumley as its “global eco ambassador”.
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Amazon eyes expansion of global distribution network
Amazon is eyeing expansion of its global distribution network in Asia Pacific and is considering opening a local distribution centre in Australia.It is understood that company executives plan to visit Australia in the coming months to visit prospective sites. Opening a distribution centre in Australia would make sense for Amazon ...
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NewsUniqlo set to return to profit in 2013 despite widening losses
Uniqlo aims to return to profitability next year after posting widening losses in the year to August 31, 2011.
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Data: Asda figures reveal harsh conditions
As the UK slides into recession once more today, Asda figures released yesterday show pressure on household budgets are at their tightest since November 2008.
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NewsAchica targets growth as it breaks even
Members only home and garden etailer Achica, set up by Asos co-founder Quentin Griffiths, is aiming for huge growth this year after it broke even in recent months.
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NewsTopps Tiles marketing director steps down
Topps Tiles’ marketing director and former chief executive Nick Ounstead is retiring from the board after 15 years at the tile specialist.
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NewsUpdate online checkout, urges Rose backed venture
Retailers are being urged to overhaul and update their online checkout systems after a report showed retailers are losing £2.4bn in revenue as shoppers abandon purchases at the checkout.
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NewsUK falls into double-dip recession
The UK economy has returned to recession after the economy shrank by 0.2% in the first three months of 2012.
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NewsPrimark considers legal action against fake store in Dubai
Rip-off merchants have opened a fake Primark store in Dubai, pirating the retailer’s image and selling lookalike goods.
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NewsSports Direct reports strong spring sales
Sports Direct has recorded a 13.2% uplift in total sales to £267.6m.
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NewsMothercare FD Neil Harrington quits
Mothercare finance director Neil Harrington has resigned from the struggling maternity retailer.
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Lidl provides sales and regional managers with iPads
Discounter Lidl is providing sales and regional managers with iPads equipped with a proprietary app showing shelf layouts, new listings and de-listings and staff scheduling in stores.The app – known internally as ‘Lidl Mobile Office’ – is designed to free managers’ time and reduce paperwork and was designed for Lidl ...
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Toys R Us to launch transactional website in China
Toys R Us is to launch a transactional website in China. The retailer has signed an agreement with Fireswirl Technologies, which will provide online operations for its 60 stores in Greater China including its Taobao flagship store.At present, Toys R Us has a Chinese website providing product recommendations.
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Blokker reports group sales increase
Toy, home and garden retailer Blokker reported group sales steady at e2.7bn (£2.34bn) and up 3% in its domestic market in the year to January 28. Performance was driven by its home formats Xenos, Big Bazar and Cook & Co. Operating profit fell 20.9% to e167m (£144.8m) and net profit ...
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Auchan receives approval for Magyar acquisition
French retailer Auchan has received approval from the European Commission for the acquisition of Hungarian retailer Magyar Hipermarket. The takeover of the seven Cora hypermarkets was permitted as the commission said Auchan faces several strong competitors in the country. Auchan operates 12 hypermarkets in Hungary at present but expansion had ...
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NewsAsda Income Tracker reveals tightest spending power since November 2008
The Asda Income Tracker has exposed a glaring north-south divide in disposable income while nationwide family spending power is at its lowest since the collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008.
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NewsData: Waitrose and discounters gain share as grocery spend polarised
Waitrose, Aldi and Lidl all made gains as Tesco and Morrisons market share slipped, the latest data from Kantar Worldpanel reports.
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NewsOpening Ceremony to launch in London
New York cult indie Opening Ceremony is to open a pop-up shop in London this summer with plans for a more permanent site later this year.