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NewsDiscount chain The Big Label shuts its doors
Northwest discount chain The Big Label has shut its doors after falling into administration.
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NewsNumber of retailers facing financial difficulties soars
The number of retailers facing “critical” financial troubles has increased 91 per cent in the second quarter of this year compared to 2008.
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NewsWiggle.co.uk adds customer reviews
Online sports retailer Wiggle.co.uk has introduced customer ratings and reviews on its website.
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NewsCarphone Warehouse considers becoming TV provider
Carphone Warehouse’s telecommunications business is considering becoming a television provider after buying the UK assets of telecoms company Tiscali.
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NewsBurberry has a strong start to the year
Burberry made a solid start to the year with retail revenues ahead 12 per cent in the three months to June 30.
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NewsBlacks ‘performing satisfactorily’
Blacks Leisure, the outdoor clothing and equipment retailer, has revealed a 1.8 per cent drop in like-for-like sales in the first 19 weeks of its financial year.
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NewsBorders UK in talks with Hilco private equity arm
Struggling bookseller Borders UK is in advanced talks with the private equity arm of turnaround specialist Hilco over a possible sale of the business.
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NewsThorntons dips in Q4 but remains positive in second half
Thorntons like-for-like sales in its fourth quarter fell by 1.6 per cent but rose by 1.5 per cent in the second half.
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NewsAsda offers 100-day guarantee on George school uniforms
Asda is offering shoppers a 100-day money back guarantee on its George school uniforms in a bid to stamp out the price wars among competitors.
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NewsInflation dips below Government targets in June
The consumer prices index has fallen to below the Government’s 2 per cent target for the first time since September 2007.
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NewsThree retailers sign for space at Wood Green
Two retailers including a new anchor tenant have signed for space at The Mall Wood Green in north London, while a third is moving to larger premises in the scheme.
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NewsExplosion of fake designer shoes websites
The number of websites selling fake designer shoes has exploded, resulting in shoppers being increasingly conned by the counterfeit sites.
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NewsArthur Ryan to step down as managing director at Primark
Primark founder Arthur Ryan is to step down as managing director of the fashion retailer in September, when chief operating officer Paul Marchant will become chief executive.
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NewsRetail sales grow 1.4 per cent in June
Retail sales in June grew 1.4 per cent on a like-for-like basis helped by the heatwave across the country and clearance Sales.
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NewsNew Look snaps up Borders stores
Fast-fashion retailer New Look is to take on five stores earmarked for disposal by beleaguered bookseller Borders UK, including its prominent flagship store on London’s Oxford Street.
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NewsRetail Interiors Awards 2009 shortlist revealed
The judges met in London on Wednesday to decide on the winners and runners-up for this year’s Retail Interiors Awards.Competition was fierce and in some categories, notably Best International Retail Interior, the number of entries was almost overwhelming. Nevertheless, following lengthy and, at times, forthright discussion, the matter was decided. ...
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NewsSir David Jones attempts to defuse loan row
JJB Sports executive chairman Sir David Jones has repaid a £1.5m personal loan from Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley after what he has described as one of “the most stressful” weeks of his 49-year retail career.
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NewsMoss Bros outlines ambitious plans for store expansion
Men’s suits specialist Moss Bros has revealed it wants to up its store numbers by 40 per cent as it takes advantage of attractive property deals in the recession.
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NewsTopman to sell music in Rough Trade deal
Topman is to sell music at its flagship Oxford Street store in a deal with iconic London music independent Rough Trade Retail Group.
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News70% of old Woolworths stores still lie vacant
Most of the former 800 Woolworths stores that closed when the retailer collapsed in January still lie vacant, as landlords struggle to find tenants in the harsh trading conditions.