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NewsBaugur boss Jón Ásgeir Jóhannesson to go to court over tax evasion charges
Former Baugur boss Jón Ásgeir Jóhannesson will go to court in the autumn to answer charges of tax evasion and fraud.
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NewsShoppers swarm to Marks & Spencer Penny Bazaars
VIDEO: Bargain-hungry shoppers turned out in force today as Marks & Spencer opened Original Penny Bazaars in 300 stores as part of its 125th anniversary celebrations.
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NewsFrench Connection UK and Europe sales rise while North America and Asia suffers
French Connection’s UK and European like-for-likes increased 2 per cent in the 11 weeks to May 16.
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NewsHMV working with Clarity Commerce for real-time loyalty system
HMV plans to extend its purehmv loyalty card to its live venues and cinemas once it is satisfied with its membership base.
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NewsRetailers cut back on IT in face of recession
Retailers’ IT budgets have fallen on average by about 20 per cent in the past year, as the recession has forced retailers to do more with less.
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NewsArgos signs deal for payroll platform service
Argos has signed an eight-year deal with NorthgateArinso to process payroll for the retailer’s 30,000 employees.
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NewsTesco re-elected to PCI Security Standards Council advisory board
Tesco has been re-elected to the PCI Security Standards Council’s Board of Advisors, after already having served a two year term.
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NewsVodafone wants to return to Carphone Warehouse
Mobile phone operator Vodafone wants to end a three-year exclusive deal with Phones 4U and return to Carphone Warehouse.
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NewsNext shareholders revolt over pay plans
Next shareholders have revolted against the fashion retailer’s remuneration report.
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NewsPlay.com launches credit card
Play.com has launched its own credit card that will offer a points reward scheme for its customers.Provided by MBNA, the Play.com Credit Card will give Play.com customers PlayPoints for using the card on or outside of the site, these are redeemable for 8 million of the e-tailers products.The card offers ...
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NewsMothercare posts 12.4 per cent profit hike
Mothercare has reported underlying pre-tax profit up 12.4 per cent to £37.1m in its full year ending March 28.
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NewsJD Sports acquires French sports retailer Chausport
JD Sports Fashion has acquired French sports retailer Chausport, as first revealed by Retail Week.
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NewsTK Maxx first quarter profits rise
TJX Companies, the US parent company behind discount designer TK Maxx in the UK and Europe, has notched up record growth in its first quarter and revealed that profits at the European division have soared.
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NewsBay Trading’s new owners acquire 45 stores
The new owners of Bay Trading have acquired 45 standalone stores out of the 175-store portfolio.
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NewsM&S reveals new marketing tagline: ‘Quality worth every penny’
Marks & Spencer has unveiled a new marketing tagline – “Quality worth every penny” – to emphasise its value credentials and reputation for quality.
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NewsInflation falls more than expected
Inflation fell more sharply than expected in April, the latest ONS figures have revealed.
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NewsBCSC calls for collaboration to unblock property pipeline
Retailers are facing a serious threat from a breakdown in the property pipeline unless the private and public sectors take a more collaborative approach to planning, the British Council of Shopping Centres has told a group of MPs.
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TV rental and white goods retailer Martin Dawes for sale
A sales memorandum is in circulation for the family-owned TV rental and white goods retailer Martin Dawes, according to The Independent.If a sale is successful it could end the 40-year involvement of the Dawes family.As well as the TV rental operation Martin Dawes sells home entertainment systems and white goods.A ...
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NewsFormer M&S execs join Asda’s George
Asda has appointed two former Marks & Spencer executives to take up senior roles at its George clothing range.
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NewsMarks & Spencer launches transformation drive as profits plunge
Marks & Spencer has launched a transformation programme called 2020 – Doing the right thing, to be headed by finance director Ian Dyson.