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NewsGrocers keep spending on sustainability
More than eight in 10 of the major grocers have maintained or stepped up investment in their environmental strategies during the recession according to research from food and grocery specialist IGD.
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NewsH&M unveils latest designer collaboration with Sonia Rykiel
H&M has unveiled its latest designer collaboration, a lingerie range with Sonia Rykiel.
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NewsHaldanes unveils expansion plans
New supermarket chain Haldanes Stores has acquired 13 new shops, bringing its total to 18.
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NewsUpward only rent reviews banned in Ireland
Upward only rent reviews have been banned in Ireland by its Government.
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NewsJD sales remain positive
JD Sports Fashion said that trading has remained positive with sales at both its fashion and sports fascias continuing to perform well.
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NewsTesco's plan for biggest Irish shop refused
Grocery giant Tesco’s plans to build its largest store in Ireland have been scuppered as its proposals have been refused for a second time.
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NewsFlannels CVA approved
Flannels’ creditors have approved its Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA), securing the future of the designer mini-chain.
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NewsBorders makes majority of head office staff redundant
Borders UK has made the vast majority of its head office staff redundant following its collapse into administration on Thursday.
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NewseBay hit outs at French court fine over LVMH sales
Online auction site eBay has accused the French courts of “hurting consumers” and has dubbed a €1.7m fine “disproportionate” after losing a case against luxury goods group LVMH.
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NewsCo-op and Somerfield launch £200m price war
The Co-operative and Somerfield have waded into the supermarket Christmas price war with the launch of a £200m promotional assault.
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NewsBorders begins ‘closing down’ Sales while interested buyers circle
Borders has commenced ‘closing down’ Sales in all its stores as interested parties circle the business.
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NewsTV sales help John Lewis reach record pre-Christmas sales
Soaring TV sales helped John Lewis reach its record week in the run up to Christmas with sales up 22% on last year to £91.8m.
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NewsTesco tempts Christmas shoppers with early Clubcard offers
Tesco is today sending out a surprise pre-Christmas Clubcard statement to its customers, in a bid to win their festive spend.
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NewsRetail property body urges Government to kick-start development pipeline
Retail industry body BCSC has written to the Government to make a firm commitment to measures to kick-start the retail property development pipeline in its pre-budget report next week.
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NewsFindel appoints new chief executive
Findel has today appointed a new chief executive, Philip Maudsley, and announced that current chief Patrick Jolly will leave the home shopping group.
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NewsEtailers preparing for Christmas sales rush
Online retailers are hoping for one of their busiest days today with growing numbers of shoppers looking online for their Christmas presents.
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NewsBlack Friday shoppers hunt for bargains
Sales on one of America’s busiest shopping days, Black Friday, were marginally ahead of 2008, but shoppers steered clear of higher priced items to hunt out bargains.
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NewsFirst Quench to close a further 391 shops and sells off two small groups of the business
First Quench Retailing administrator KPMG has announced the closure of a further 391 shops, while selling off two small chunks of the business.
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NewsTory guru attacks big grocers’ dominance
A think tank boss close to Conservative leader David Cameron has mounted an astonishing attack on supermarkets and called for restrictions on how they operate.
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NewsWine Rack brand sold to wholesaler
First Quench Retailing administrator KPMG has sold the Wine Rack brand and 13 shops to wholesaler Venus Wine & Spirit Merchants.