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NewsOnline sales up 13% in April
Online sales in April rose 13% to £4.4bn according to figures from the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index.
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NewsAndy Hornby earns £2m for first nine months as Alliance Boots chief
Alliance Boots boss Andy Hornby was paid over £2m for the first nine months in his role at the pharmacy and beauty chain.
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NewsSouthGate Bath 75% let
Shopping centre SouthGate Bath has signed a raft of fashion and electricals retailers ahead of opening in September, meaning the scheme is now 75% let.
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NewsGovernment outlines food plans
The new coalition Government has set out its plans for the next Parliament, which will include an ombudsman to enforce the Grocery Supply Code of Practice.
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NewsAsda halves the price of England World Cup shirts
Asda is gearing up for a price war after the supermarket started retailing England World Cup shirts for half the recommended retail price.
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NewsJohn Lewis and Waitrose continue to build sales
John Lewis and Waitrose both recorded sales increases in the week to May 15, with the department store business particularly strong.
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NewsTesco wants to curb sale of cheap alcohol
Tesco has said it wants to see curbs on the sale of cheap alcohol during this parliament.
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NewsSuperGroup appoints DHL Express CEO as non-exec director
SuperGroup, owner of young fashion brands Superdry and Cult, has appointed Ken McCall as non-executive director.
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NewsJaeger to trial standalone stores for its sub-brands
Fashion group Jaeger is to test standalone stores for its Jaeger London and Boutique by Jaeger sub-brands in a pilot trial.
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NewsVolatility reigns for general retail shares
General retailers’ shares swung wildly last week and ended up underperforming the market although food stocks, helped by better than expected Sainsbury’s results, ticked up.
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Trend towards frozen food lifts Heron profits
Frozen food retailer Heron Foods has recorded a rise in pre-tax profits and turnover for the year to December 26, 2009.
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NewsDisney sprinkles stardust on three of its UK stores
Disney is to unveil a new format in at least three of its UK stores this year as it seeks to make them destination stores for children.
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NewsTravis Perkins sales dip sets gloomy sector tone
Wickes’ owner, Travis Perkins, reported a decline in sales at its retail arm that analysts believe will be mirrored in updates from rivals B&Q and Homebase next month.
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NewsLands' End kids debut
Home shopping retailer Lands’ End is to launch its first kids’ clothing range in August as it seeks to widen its appeal.
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NewsDSGi looks to score with World Cup TV sales
Group like-for-like sales at electricals retailer DSGi climbed 6% in the fourth quarter, bringing the advance for the year to 2%.
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NewsTopshop eyes Chicago launch as Knightsbridge store opens
Arcadia sets sights on further US Topshop flagships following opening of its latest London store
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NewsSainsbury’s performance buoyed by Nectar scheme
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has said the grocer will continue to focus on “genuine promotions” on products bought frequently as it continues to exploit its Nectar loyalty scheme.
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NewsBrokers raise a glass to Majestic Wine
Wine specialist Majestic disclosed on Monday that full-year profits, scheduled to be reported next month, will be at the top end of City expectations.
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NewsOrange and T-Mobile explore dual branded stores
Orange and T-Mobile’s newly created parent company is considering opening dual-branded stores.
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NewsFirebox diversifies in bid to double business
Toys and gadget etailer Firebox has said it plans to double its business in the next three years after widening its offer from ‘boys’ toys’ to attract a wider customer base.