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The Co-operative Group to close Somerfield head office next year
The Co-operative Group plans to close Somerfield’s head office in Bristol next year, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.
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H&M sales beat expectations
Fashion group H&M has reported a stronger than expected January, when same-store sales fell 1 per cent.
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London's January sales strongest in five months
London retailers enjoyed their highest like-for-like sales in five months during January, when shoppers in the capital were attracted by deep discounts and clearance Sales.
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John Shannon rescues Adams
Former owner John Shannon has bought back the Adams childrenswear brand and the 120 remaining stores.
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Topshop sets opening date for New York flagship
The opening date for Topshop’s much-anticipated New York flagship store has been revealed as April 2.
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La Senza chief executive Rose Foster has left the lingerie retailer after less than two years in the role.>
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John Lewis sales drop 17.1% in week of snow
John Lewis weekly sales were down 17.1 per cent as the snow heavily affected trade across the country.
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JJB secures lending extension
JJB Sports has secured an extension of lending arrangements for a month dependent upon progress with the proposed sale of its fitness clubs division.
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Asda staff share £22m bonus pot
Some 133,000 Asda store and depot staff will today share a record 22m bonus pot.
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Stylo to go into administration
Shoe retailer Stylo is poised to go into administration after its creditors and landlords voted against the proposed Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) for its Barratts and Priceless chains.
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Tesco launches superstore format at Liverpool One, piling pressure on non-food rivals
Tesco will next week unveil a new store fascia – Superstore – in the centre of Liverpool.
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Booksellers fury at BAA's exclusive WHSmith deal
Book retailers have hit out at airport operator BAA's decision to grant exclusive rights to WHSmith to operate all specialist bookshops in its London airports.
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Waitrose to build online social hub
Waitrose has this week launched social networking site Mywaitrose.com to drive interactivity with its customers.
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Asos to up interaction with web community
Asos is planning to launch an online community channel on its website as it seeks to drive customer interaction with the fashion brand.
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Asos: Stock in focus
The fashion e-tailer, now capitalised higher than many main market-listed retailers, was a Christmas winner and is expected to continue blazing a trail.
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Sofa Workshop founder outlines plan for revival
Sofa Workshop's founder and new owner has vowed to give the retailer back its 'sparkle' after lambasting former owner MFI’s management of the business.
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City quells revival hopes despite gains in January
Retail sales in January grew at their strongest rate since May last year, but analysts warned it is too early to call a recovery.
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Lingerie players hope for Valentine’s Day boost
Lingerie retailers will be hoping for a boost this Valentine’s Day as the 4.1bn sector expects its most challenging period for 20 years.
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Austin Reed to revitalise Viyella
Austin Reed chief executive Nick Hollingworth has laid out his vision for womenswear brand Viyella, which the retailer bought out of administration last week.
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Landsbanki keeps retailers at bay over Baugur pickings
Department store groups eager to cash in on the demise of Baugur may have a long wait, after Landsbanki reiterated its intention to retain the shares it now controls in Baugur-backed brands.