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NewsShop Direct hires Debenhams' creative boss
Home shopping giant Shop Direct Group has hired Debenhams’ Mark Woods as group creative director.
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NewsAnn Summers Halloween radio ad banned
Ann Summers’ radio advert for Halloween has been banned for being too racy.
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NewsGeorge Davies sets January date for kidswear venture
Fashion entrepreneur George Davies has revealed further details of his forthcoming Middle East-based kidswear chain, including the name of the operation and the launch date of the first store.
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NewsTesco in price dispute with Hovis
Tesco has dropped 12 Hovis lines after a spat with the brand’s owner, Premier Foods, over pricing.
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NewsOcado to deliver to the South West and Wales
Online grocer Ocado is to begin delivering into the south east of England and South Wales next year after acquiring a distribution centre near Bristol.
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NewsPark Group expands into eurozone
Christmas hampers and vouchers specialist Park Group is expanding internationally.
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NewsDebenhams launches interactive TV channel
Debenhams has launched an interactive TV channel today (Monday) to attract new customers by offering fashion and beauty advice, alongside the opportunity to buy.
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NewsTesco launches £1.3bn Christmas promotional campaign
Tesco is claiming to save customers £1.3bn this Christmas with festive promotions and Clubcard deals.
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NewsAmazon reports 16% Q3 profit rise
Online giant Amazon reported a 16% rise in third-quarter profit, as its e-book reader Kindle bolsters sales.
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NewsTesco launches home repair service
Grocery giant Tesco is piloting a handyman services scheme in Swindon and may replicate it nationwide if successful.
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NewsJohn Lewis weekly sales rise 7.2%
Sales at John Lewis department stores rose 7.2% to £58.5m last week, when all main categories delivered a similar performance.
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NewsUniqlo looks for large London store sites
Japanese fashion chain Uniqlo is on the hunt for larger London stores as it seeks to strengthen its position in the UK market.
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NewsStaples UK cuts costs and returns to profit
Stationer Staples UK has bounced back into the black, posting a pre-tax profit of £6.2m compared with a loss of £8.6m the year before.
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NewsDune embraces multichannel with premium store concept
Footwear retailer Dune is to unveil a new store concept later this month with a raft of multichannel initiatives.
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NewsClinton profits jump despite tough trading
Greetings cards retailer Clinton Cards generated a 3% increase in profits last year but has found trading tough in recent weeks, particularly in Ireland.
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NewsStrong US trade drives Clarks’ record first half
Footwear giant Clarks has delivered a record first half under new chief executive Melissa Potter, but has struggled in the UK and remains cautious about future trading.
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NewsOne New Change opens this week
One New Change, which is 94% let, is due to open on October 28 and retailers including Topshop, H&M and Banana Republic will make their City debuts there.
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NewsSuits You owners start strategic review of business
The owners of SRG, the company behind 66-store menswear chain Suits You, are understood to have begun a strategic review of the business, which could lead to its sale, closure or administration.
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NewsQVC launches channel to capitalise on beauty sales
Shopping channel QVC is to launch a 24-hour dedicated beauty channel on October 26.
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NewsBare Escentuals ready for UK expansion
US-based cosmetics retailer Bare Escentuals is on the expansion trail in the UK after a “successful” debut last year.