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NewsClinton Cards like-for-likes slip
Clinton Cards has reported recent trading continued to be challenging resulting in group like-for-likes for the 40 weeks to May 8 down 3%, slightly lower than the 2.7% achieved in its first half.
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NewsDixons UK like-for-likes slide in second half
Dixons has reported UK & Ireland like-for-like sales were down 3% in the full year and down 7% in its second half but said its business is performing ahead of the market.
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NewsHarrods starts selling super yachts
Luxury retailer Harrods has started selling a collection of multi-million pound super yachts.
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NewsFocus administrators report “fantastic level of interest" in business
Focus DIY administrators have received a “fantastic level of interest” in the business as it seeks offers for a sale of the retailer.
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NewsHaldanes and Co-op in legal battle over former Somerfield stores - UPDATED
Independent grocery retailer Haldanes has begun legal proceedings of its own against the Co-operative Group after the Co-op started an action to recover unpaid rent.
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NewsTesco appoints Barclays' Sir Richard Broadbent as chairman
Tesco has appointed Barclays deputy chairman Sir Richard Broadbent as chairman as David Reid stands down.
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NewsSainsbury's profits up 9%
Sainsbury’s has reported underlying pre-tax profit up 9% to £665m in its full year, saying it “outperformed the market in a challenging environment”.
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NewsOcado first half EBITDA up as sales growth slows
Online grocer Ocado said it is “encouraged by the progress of the business so far this year” as it revealed that EBITDA is expected to grow 12% in its first half.
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NewsComet like-for-like sales plummet 15.2%
Electricals retailer Comet suffered a 15.2% plunge in like-for-like sales in its final quarter, bringing the full-year fall to 7.7%.
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NewsKurt Geiger launches discount website
Premium footwear retailer Kurt Geiger has launched its discount website Shoeaholics.com.
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NewsCarnaby Street to host its largest ever shopping party
London’s Carnaby Street is to host its biggest ever shopping party, offering consumers a 20% discount in over 100 shops.
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NewsN Brown full year profits rise 5.5%
N Brown’s full-year pre-tax profit rose by 5.5% and the home shopping retailer said it will open bricks and mortar stores for its Simply Be brand this year.
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NewsH&M to open first UK concession in Selfridges
H&M is to open its first UK concession in premium department store Selfridges at the end of August.
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NewsVideo: Phil Clarke explains his strategy
Tesco group chief executive Phil Clarke is continuing his policy of openness with a new video explaining his strategy on the grocer’s website.
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NewsLike-for-like sales jump 5.2% in April, the BRC reports
Like-for-like sales leaped last month as sunny Easter weather and the royal wedding boosted sales.
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NewsHarvey Nichols owner eyes Aurum
Harvey Nichols owner Dickson Poon is eyeing a takeover of jewellery group Aurum, it has been reported.
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NewsSainsbury's appoints new heads of clothing and GM
Sainsbury’s has raided Littlewoods and John Lewis for two key roles in its clothing and general merchandise teams.
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NewsAsda introduces 6,000 apprenticeships
Asda has pledged to introduce 6,000 apprenticeships by the end of this year, and up to 25,000 by the end of 2012 as it seeks to change the face of retail as a career choice.
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NewsVideo: Iceland boss reaches Everest target
Iceland chief executive Malcolm Walker and his son Richard have achieved their goal of reaching the summit of the North Col of Everest at 23,030 ft.
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NewsDarren Shapland steps down from Sainsbury's
Sainsbury’s group development director Darren Shapland is to step down from his position.