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NewsComet to refurbish stores after profits rise
Electricals retailer Comet is to refurbish 40 stores his year as it seeks to respond to the revival of arch-rival DSGi and the touchdown of US powerhouse Best Buy.
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NewsThe Hut launches men’s grooming site Washbag.com
Online retail the Hut Group has launched a dedicated male beauty site Washbag.com.
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NewsAsda market share slips
Asda continues to underperform with its market share back down to a level not seen since November 2008, according to grocery figures from Kantar Worldpanel.
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NewsVictoria’s Secret confirms first UK store on New Bond Street
Updated: US lingerie giant Victoria’s Secret has confirmed it has signed for its first UK store on London’s upmarket New Bond Street, as revealed by Retail Week this month.
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NewsBudget 2010: VAT to rise to 20%
VAT is to be increased to 20% from January 4, Chancellor George Osborne revealed in the emergency Budget today.
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NewsAsda Income Tracker: Average household discretionary income falls in May
The average UK family had £6 a week less disposable income in May than the same month a year earlier, according to the Asda Income Tracker.
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NewsSuperdry brings online outlet in-house
SuperGroup, the young fashion business which owns brands Superdry and chain Cult, has brought its online outlet for Superdry in-house as it looks to boost its online sales.
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NewsB&Q to open small city centre stores
DIY retailer B&Q intends to open small-format city centre stores in the UK after the success of similar pilot stores run by parent Kingfisher overseas.
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NewsSainsbury’s eyes China after management changes
Sainsbury’s is considering entering the Chinese market after revealing its management shake-up.
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NewsTesco takes control of two Fresh & Easy suppliers
Tesco has taken control of the operations of two of its US suppliers to its Fresh & Easy chain.
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NewsRetailers hit out over Crossrail delays
A group of retailers and property owners have signed a letter demanding that the proposed Bond Street Crossrail station must go ahead.
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NewsSainsbury’s shuffles board responsibilities
Sainsbury’s has shuffled responsibilities on its main and operating board which will see finance director Darren Shapland take up a new role to drive new business developments.
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NewsFindel profits reduced after accounting errors found
Home shopping firm Findel has said its full-year profit will be reduced by £6.4m after it found accounting errors in its education division.
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NewsHMV withdraws 'anti-English' World Cup goods from Scottish stores
Entertainment retailer HMV is withdrawing Anyone But England World Cup T-shirts and other merchandise from Scottish stores after accusations of racism.
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NewsUSC posts pre-tax profit of £1.3m
Young fashion chain USC has returned to the black and recorded pre-tax profits of £1.3m for the year to January 31.
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NewsColeen Rooney to be the face of Littlewoods
Shop Direct-owned etailer Littlewoods.com has signed Coleen Rooney to front its new advertising campaign.
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NewsBoots to open nurse-led clinics and may bid for NHS services
Health and beauty giant Alliance Boots may provide NHS care through its chain of high street chemists’ stores.
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NewsOcado to push button on float this week
Ocado is gearing up to push the button on its plans for a £1bn stock market flotation this week, it is understood.
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NewsPrivate equity firm acquires Republic
Branded fashion chain Republic has been sold to private equity house TPG for £300m.