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NewsPeople Tree Foundation to champion fair trade
Ethical retailer People Tree has launched the People Tree Foundation to build a best practice model of fair-trade initiatives for retailers and governments to implement.
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N Brown: Overseas debut drives opportunities
The leading home shopping group has made its first international foray, distributing 20,000 Simply Be catalogues in Germany and opening its websites to overseas shoppers.
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Harold Tillman hails pace-setting London Fashion Week
British Fashion Council chairman Harold Tillman (centre) said London is now on a par with all the other global fashion capitals as London Fashion Week celebrated its 25th birthday.
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Kingfisher expected to ride out downturn
DIY giant Kingfisher is expected to emerge stronger from the downturn, but weakening performances in some international markets have prompted City caution about short-term prospects.
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Sentiment swings in favour of retail despite general malaise
The market was down last week as arguments continued to rage about the health of the economy and whether the right action is being taken to steer the world out of recession. However, once again the impact on store stocks was limited versus the All Share Index.
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European discounters cash in on slowdown
European discount food retailers have reported strong trading as the global slump prompts shoppers to cut spending.
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Lowe’s and Home Depot hit as consumer downturn bites
The steep fall in consumer spending battered fourth-quarter profits at Home Depot and Lowe’s, the world’s two biggest home improvement retailers.
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Bhs joins Arcadia as Sir Philip Green consolidates
Sir Philip Green is to make Bhs part of his Arcadia Group and operate the department store business as one of its brands.
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JJB Sports rejects Chris Ronnie's resignation
JJB Sports has rejected Chris Ronnie’s resignation, saying that the statement issued by his lawyers was done without the retailer's knowledge.
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BRC blasts ombudsman proposals
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has hit out at proposals by the Competition Commission (CC) which today released its plans for the creation of a grocery ombudsman.
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Theo Paphitis: retail needs to go “back to basics”
Rymans and La Senza owner Theo Paphitis has hit out at the culture of profit-led private equity retail ownership which he says has “damaged” the sector.
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Chris Ronnie leaves JJB Sports
Chris Ronnie has left JJB Sports after reaching a “financial settlement” with the sportswear chain.
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Habitat confirms move into Middle East and Russia
Habitat has confirmed it is to open stores in the Middle East and Russia this year.
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Primark's value stance keeps sales on course in first half
Value fashion retailer Primark’s keen prices helped it defy the economic gloom with a 5 per cent rise in like-for-like sales in the six months to February 28.
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House of Fraser consults on jobs
Department store group House of Fraser has begun consultation with some staff as part of an efficiency drive.
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NewsRetailers beat plastic bag reduction target
Supermarkets and other retailers cut the number of plastic bags distributed last year by 26 per cent as shoppers switched to reusable, environmentally friendly alternatives.
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Borders sheds staff and freezes pay
Bookseller Borders UK is restructuring its head office and implementing a pay freeze as the recession takes its toll on the business.
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Retailer anger mounts over rate rise
Top retailers have renewed their attack on the proposed 5 per cent increase in business rates scheduled for introduction in April.
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HobbyCraft appoints head of marketing
Arts and craft retailer HobbyCraft has appointed Lisa Looker as head of marketing.
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Tesco to launch lingerie range
Tesco has signed up Michelle Mone, founder of lingerie specialist Ultimo, to design a range for its supermarkets.