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NewsDixons to launch into movie-streaming market
Electricals giant Dixons, owner of Currys and PC World, is to enter the film-rental market .
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NewsPast Times disappears from high street as all shops closed
Past Times no longer has a bricks and mortar presence after all its 97 stores closed after it filed for administration in January.
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NewsVideo: DFS launches 'emotional' ad as it moves away from price-led campaigns
DFS, one of the biggest spenders in advertising, has launched a new TV ad that represents a major shift away from its usual price-led campaigns.
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NewsSainsbury's invests in green power as part of sustainability drive
Sainsbury’s has invested £2m into building a green energy facility to help it hit its sustainability targets.
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NewsEdinburgh Woollen Mill re-enters bidding race for Peacocks
Edinburgh Woollen Mill re-entered talks to buy Peacocks over the weekend, it is understood.
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NewsRetailers to meet with government over Get Britain Working scheme
Argos and Superdrug are to meet with government next week to discuss their involvement in the controversial Get Britain Working scheme.
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NewsWickes like-for-likes hit as kitchens and bathrooms sales decline
Travis Perkins’ retail arm, which largely comprises Wickes, experienced a like-for-like decline of 1.4% last year as it was hit by a fall off in demand in kitchens and bathrooms.
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Lekkerland to offer new Barpay ecommerce payment system
Wholesaler Lekkerland is to offer a new Barpay ecommerce payment system at the over 18,000 stores it supplies. Shoppers who order products via the internet but do not want to pay with credit cards or use any other online payment method simply print a barcode along with their receipt. In-store, ...
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Amazon’s Kindle Fire grabs share of US tablet market
Amazon’s Kindle Fire has overtaken Samsung to grab the second largest share of the US tablet market, according to research firm IHS. It estimated that Amazon had a 14% share of the market during the fourth quarter after releasing Kindle Fire in November. That compared with a 57% share for ...
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X5 Retail to launch first Kopeyka convenience store
Grocer X5 Retail is to launch its first Kopeyka convenience store and will increase its focus on private-label at its Pyaterochka supermarkets. The group plans to develop the convenience store network through its Express Retail subsidiary in the Moscow region. Express Retail has been developing Perkrestok Express convenience stores in ...
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Sears reduces price of more than 5,000 items
Sears has reduced the everyday price of more than 5,000 items across all departments. The cuts are accompanied by promotions and a new weekly special called Wow. The retailer aims to better align its in-store merchandising with promotions found in its ads.Sears Canada president and chief executive Calvin McDonald said: ...
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NewsTesco offers 'alternative' work experience scheme
Tesco has offered an “alternative” work experience programme after a government-led scheme received a storm of criticism.
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NewsKingfisher's Ian Cheshire honoured by the French
Kingfisher group chief executive Ian Cheshire has received an Order of State granted by the French President for his “significant contribution to the strengthening of economic and commercial links between France and the UK”.
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NewsAsda Q4 like-for-likes up 1%
Asda like-for-likes rose 1% in its fourth quarter as the Asda Price Guarantee drove sales over Christmas.
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NewsM&S suffers further blow as new channels boss Aubrey-Cound quits
Marks & Spencer has suffered another personnel blow as its director of new channels Susan Aubrey-Cound prepares to step down from the retailer next week after 11 years with the business.
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NewsGovernment considers minimum wage freeze
The Government may freeze the minimum wage this year in a bid to support employers and protect jobs.
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NewsM&S debuts outlet website
Marks and Spencer has launched an outlet format online for the first time today.
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NewsAlbemarle & Bond half year profits soar but retail remains tough
Pawnbroker Albemarle & Bond’s pre-tax profits have soared in its half year but its retail arm remains challenging.
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NewsFlying Brands to sell gifts business to Interflora
Home shopping group Flying Brands is to sell its gifts division to Interflora.
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NewsM&S general merchandise brand director Jones leaves
Marks & Spencer’s brand director for general merchandise, Alison Jones, has quit the retailer after less than a year in post.