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NewsPoundland co-founder's retail business Hub collapses
Hub, the variety store retailer set up by Poundland co-founder Dave Dodd, has hit the buffers.
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NewsB&Q launches mobile site
DIY retailer B&Q has today launched a mobile transactional website in a move to capitalise on growing online sales.
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NewsSales volumes fall in September, but stabilise, says CBI
Sales volumes in September were down compared to the same time last year, with 39% of retailers reporting a poorer month than a year ago, figures from the CBI reveal.
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NewsMorrisons to introduce M Kitchen as part of own brand relaunch
Morrisons is to kick off the relaunch of its own-label range with the introduction of an M Kitchen range, it is understood.
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NewsRecord squeeze on family spending power in August, says Asda Income Tracker
Sustained inflation and the rising cost of fuel, gas and electricity have forced the sharpest decline in family spending power on record, the Asda Income tracker has revealed.
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NewsMoss Bros returns to profit
Moss Bros has returned to profit in its interim results, posting a pre-tax profit of £2.2m in the six months to July 30.
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NewsTopps Tiles expects pre-tax profit to hit consensus of £13.4m
Topps Tiles expects to report adjusted pre-tax profit for the year to October 1 within analysts’ estimates with a consensus of £13.4m.
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NewsAurora to extend 90-minute delivery to 90% of UK
Fashion group Aurora, owner of brands including Oasis and Coast, intends to extend its offer of 90-minute delivery to most customers by next February.
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NewsGame losses widen in first half
Game made a loss before non-recurring costs and tax of £48.5m in the six months to July 31, compared with a £18.8m loss in the same period last year.
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NewsThorntons chairman to stand down
Thorntons chairman John von Spreckelsen is to retire from the company within 12 months.
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NewsTed Baker launches click-and-collect
Ted Baker has become the latest retailer to launch a click-and-collect service, following the likes of Oasis, House of Fraser and New Look.
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NewsM and M Direct boss Steve Robinson steps down
Steve Robinson, chief executive of online fashion retailer M and M Direct, has stepped down from his role for personal reasons, Retail Week has learnt.
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NewsPoundworld to launch smaller format store
Single price point retailer Poundworld is to open a smaller convenience store format as it continues to expand across the UK.
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NewsThe Range rolls out new stores
Furniture, leisure and homeware chain The Range is pressing ahead with expansion plans with six more stores due to open before the year is out.
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NewsPortas guilty of unfairness to ScS, OFCOM says
Broadcasting watchdog OFCOM has found self-styled ‘Queen of Shops’ Mary Portas guilty of unfair treatment of furniture retailer ScS in her last series, Mary Portas, Secret Shopper.
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NewsAll Saints CEO Stephen Craig quits
All Saints chief executive Stephen Craig has quit the retailer, Retail Week can confirm.
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NewsBimba & Lola to make UK debut in Westfield London
Spanish fashion chain Bimba & Lola is to make its UK debut in Westfield London, as tipped by Retail Week in March.
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NewsFlying Brands to sell property to pay debt
Flying Brands has agreed terms to sell part of a property in Jersey as it seeks to pay down debt.
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NewsRetailers wage Sales war
Major retailers including Marks & Spencer have launched discount promotions this weekend in a bid to compete for hard-pressed shoppers.
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NewsHilco boss rakes in £4.5m in 2010
Hilco UK boss Paul McGowan took home a £4.5m bonus last year as the restructuring firm benefitted from snapping up ailing retailers.