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NewsStore acquisitions send Ryman profits rising
Stationer Ryman’s turnover soared 125% in the year to March 28 as the retailer reaped the rewards from the integration of Partners and Stationery Box.
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Walgreens to acquire pharmacies in Puerto Rico
US pharmacy retailer Walgreens is to acquire three pharmacies in Puerto Rico from local player El Amal, which filed for bankruptcy last year.As part of the deal, Walgreens has also agreed to buy prescription stock from a further 11 El Amal pharmacies. The sale is expected to be completed in ...
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NewsAll Saints Christmas like-for-likes soar 32%
All Saints has reported a strong festive period, with like-for-like sales up 32% from December 1 to date.
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NewsDFS targets £1bn sales after record full-year results
DFS has laid out plans to top £1bn in sales after reporting record full-year profits despite the challenging furniture market.
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‘iPod’ the most searched-for brown goods brand term
“Ipod” is the most searched-for brand term on the internet in the brown goods sector, generating 9% of all searches in a month.
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NewsShop Direct puts 1,500 jobs in consultation
Home shopping group Shop Direct is considering closing three contact centres with the possible loss of 1,500 jobs.
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Apple iPad to shake up books market
Apple has unveiled the much-anticipated iPad that it said will ignite the e-books market.
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NewsAsda launches voucher campaign
Asda has today launched a voucher campaign to drive shoppers to its stores.
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NewsBest Buy to create 1,000 Geek Squad jobs in UK
US electricals retailer Best Buy is to create up to 1,000 UK jobs as it expands its Geek Squad customer support service.
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NewsH&M reports strong Christmas trading
Swedish fashion giant H&M has reported sales in over the Christmas period of December were up 15% in local currencies.
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NewsFindel like-for-likes slip 3%
Home shopping retailer Findel has reported like-for-like sales were down 3% for the 39 weeks to January 1.
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NewsSir David Jones steps down from JJB Sports
Sir David Jones is to step down from his role of chairman at JJB Sports due to ill health.
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NewsLoblaw man Dalton Philips to succeed Marc Bolland at Morrisons
Dalton Philips, chief operating officer of Canadian grocer Loblaw, has been appointed chief executive of Morrisons.
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NewsJanuary retail sales disappoint, CBI reports
Retail sales got off to a disappointing start in the New Year, the CBI reported.
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NewsDemand for traditional products lifts Dobbies Christmas sales
Garden centre group Dobbies has posted a Christmas sales rise after consumers snapped up traditional seasonal products.
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NewsRaids made in UK and Iceland as investigations into Exista step up
The Serious Fraud Office and Iceland’s special prosecutor’s office have taken the investigation into the dealings of Icelandic investment vehicle Exista one step further with raids on four UK locations including Exista’s Paddington offices.
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NewsEthel Austin close to refinancing deal
Value retailer Ethel Austin is understood to be in advanced stages of negotiations to secure a refinancing deal.
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NewsPets at Home sold to KKR for £955m
Pets at Home has been sold to private equity house Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) for £955m, including the debt.
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NewsWHSmith delivers performance in line with expectations
WHSmith group sales declined 2% with like-for-likes dropping 4% in the 21 weeks to January 23.
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NewsUK exits recession
The UK has exited its most severe recession since the 1930s as data this morning showed the economy had grown by a weaker-than-expected 0.1% in the last three months of 2009.