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NewsM&S appoints former WHSmith man Alan Stewart as chief finance officer
Marks & Spencer has named Alan Stewart its new chief finance officer.
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NewsSainsbury's launches Facebook campaign
Sainsbury’s has today launched a summer online campaign via Facebook in what is being dubbed ‘Junior Masterchef meets Ready Steady Cook’.
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NewsTesco launches £140m Clubcard mailing
Tesco has today sent out its August Clubcard mailing alongside the launch of a new five-week promotion for customers.
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NewsPrimark poaches Matalan’s John Lyttle for COO role
Primark has poached John Lyttle from rival Matalan to the role of chief operating officer.
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NewsBaugur boss transfers assets after freezing order
Former Baugur boss Jon Asgeir Johannesson transferred more than half a million pounds out of his accounts after the High Court issued a worldwide freezing order on his assets, according to reports.
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NewsSuits You owner in line for £17m financing
Suits You parent company Baird Group has been given £17m financing from financial services company GE Capital, according to reports.
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NewsBenetton profits jump in first half
Benetton net income increased from €29m (£24m) to €40m (£33m) in the first half of 2010, as a focus on higher value products drove sales.
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NewsCo-op to lay off 872 Somerfield HQ staff
The Co-operative Group is to lay off 872 Somerfield staff with the closure of its head office in Bristol by next year.
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NewsThe Works to be sold for £80m
The Works is set to be sold for about £80m after its owners implemented a quick turnaround of the discount bookseller.
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Arnotts to retain Richard Nesbitt as chairman
Irish department store Arnotts is expected to retain barrister Richard Nesbitt as chairman if the European Commission rules that the Anglo Irish Bank and Ulster Bank can take control of the business..
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NewsChanel pays record fee for Bond Street store
Luxury brand Chanel has paid a record sum to secure Bond Street premises for a UK flagship store.
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NewsBoost for Ocado as Fidelity buys stake
Ocado has been given a boost as it has emerged that Fidelity, one of the world’s largest fund managers, has taken a 13% stake in the business.
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NewsLipsy follows Next in selling rival brands
Next-owned young fashion brand and retailer Lipsy is to broaden its offer by selling third-party brands on its website and in stores.
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NewsJohn Lewis posts weekly sales rise of 8.2%
Sales at department store chain John Lewis rose 8.2% last week to £52.6m, helped by a strong showing from home lines.
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NewsConsumer confidence falls for fifth month in a row
Consumer confidence worsened for the fifth consecutive month in July, fuelling fears of a return to recession.
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NewsDixons ditches a ‘plethora’ of own-brands to refresh line-up
Electricals retailer wants to simplify its own-brands to focus on ‘good’, ‘better’ and ‘best’ price points
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NewsNew Look director Lex Gemas exits following float delay
New Look chief operating officer Lex Gemas has exited the value fashion chain after little more than a year at the business.
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NewsRepublic launches improved website
Young fashion retailer Republic has relaunched its website to give it a fresher, less cluttered look.
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NewsGio Goi tests the waters
Young fashion brand Gio Goi is to make its retail debut with the opening of a shop in Aberdeen in mid-October, ahead of a possible wider roll out.
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NewsIn focus: Ocado
Now that the Ocado IPO dust has settled what, if any, are the lingering problem areas?