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NewsSnow hits weekend footfall
Footfall was down nearly 7% this weekend on the same weekend last year, with the wintry weather being blamed.
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NewsRetailers fear imposition of VAT on food
Fears have been expressed that VAT may be imposed on food in next year’s Budget.
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NewsLandlords failing on monthly rents, BRC survey claims
Retail property owners are failing to allow retailers to switch to paying rent monthly, the British Retail Consortium claimed today.
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NewsThird record week in a row for John Lewis
John Lewis achieved sales of over £112m in the seven days to Saturday, its third record sales week in a row.
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NewsSports Direct broke rules, Blacks tells FSA
Blacks Leisure has reported rival Sports Direct to the Financial Services Authority for allegedly breaking City rules.
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NewsFinalists revealed for the Retail Trust's Search for a Star
The Retail Trust’s Search for a Star competition is reaching its climax with the charity revealing its four finalists.
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NewsTheo Fennell looks to raise funds to help with turnaround
Luxury jewellery retailer Theo Fennell is exploring options to raise funds through an equity placing as turnover fell 20% on a like-for-like basis in the six months to September 30.
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NewsEsprit to buy Chinese venture partner
Esprit is set to buy out its Chinese venture partner as it looks to ramp up its presence in that market.
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NewsOnline sales of books and electricals to overtake those on high street by 2020
Online sales of electricals and books are set to overtake those on the high street within 10 years.
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NewsIkea buys retail park near Reading
Swedish furniture giant Ikea has bought a retail park in Theale, near Reading.
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NewsPremium meat sales help Waitrose to good week
Upmarket grocer Waitrose continued its good run with sales up 11.5% against strong comps in the week to 12 December.
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NewsTopps Tiles’ Dutch business to shut
Topps Tiles’ loss-making Dutch business is to close after the retailer decided not to provide further support and funding.
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NewsConsumer confidence falls for second month
Consumer confidence slipped in December for the second month running and consumers are wary about prospects in the new year.
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NewsPoundland pushes into Northern Ireland
Poundland is ramping up its store expansion programme in Northern Ireland on the back of strong sales since first opening there in October.
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NewsSpar thrives as it grabs slice of Woolworths share
Convenience store group Spar has reported strong second-quarter results, soaking up some of the confectionery share left up for grabs after the collapse of Woolworths.
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NewsEd Hardy wants to open more shops in the UK
Graffiti-inspired fashion brand Ed Hardy wants to open more shops in the UK after the successful opening of its first store at Westfield London last month.
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Oliver Sweeney gets foot in door on Regent Street
Footwear retailer Oliver Sweeney this week opened a new-look flagship on Regent Street.
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NewsTalk Talk poaches Sainsbury’s Dido Harding
Sainsbury’s has said its convenience strategy will remain on track despite the exit of its convenience director Dido Harding, and that it will appoint someone to take over her responsibilities in the new year.
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NewsSimon Fox optimistic despite Waterstone’s sales hit
Entertainment retailer HMV boss Simon Fox has insisted there is room on the high street for a specialist book store despite its Waterstone’s chain revealing declining sales and its rival Borders UK looking set to be wound down.