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John Lewis reports weekly sales dip of 0.8 per cent
John Lewis has reported a slight drop in weekly sales, but remains confident new stock and promotions will stand it in good stead.
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Jessops losses widen
Camera specialist Jessops has reported widening losses in its full-year results as the digital camera market showed a sharp slowdown.
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Carrefour dips into convenience
Carrefour has launched Carrefour City, the first of its convenience format stores.
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Concern grows as Karstadt loses Premium Group head
The head of Karstadt’s Premium Group, the business created by the German department store chain to help turn around its fortunes, has quit less than two years after taking up the role.
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New year cheer for electricals sector as Sales spur spending
Electricals retailers are enjoying a surprise new year sales surge as consumers continue to clamour for January Sales bargains.
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New year cheer for electricals sector as Sales spur spending
Electricals retailers are enjoying a surprise new year sales surge as consumers continue to clamour for January Sales bargains.
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Morrisons' value focus wins festive food fight
Morrisons performed strongly in the south of England over the festive period as shoppers switched from premium retailers to its value proposition.
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NewsRetail chiefs call for Government support
Store chiefs have called for decisive government action to support retailers after business secretary Lord Mandelson threw a 2.3bn lifeline to the car industry.
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Freemans moots US fascias for UK as restructure starts
Freemans Grattan Holdings, formerly Otto UK, is discussing bringing US fascia Crate & Barrel to the UK as it embarks on a business restructure.
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Top landlord Prupim offers monthly rent relief
Prupim, the property investment arm of Prudential, has become the first major landlord to offer its retailers the chance to pay rents monthly on existing leases without any financial penalties.
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NewsRiver Island to retreat from Turkish market
River Island is quitting the Turkish market because of the challenges of doing business in the country.
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B&Q opens eco-store under Extra fascia in Surrey
DIY retailer B&Q opened its latest eco-store today in New Malden, Surrey.
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Next ups fashion profile with online TV platform
Next has launched Next TV online to promote its fashion credentials to its web customers.
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WHSmith on growth trail despite sales dip
WHSmith is eyeing several former Woolworths stores as it seeks to extend its portfolio by 44 shops by the end of its financial year in August.
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Falling confidence hits younger customers
Consumer confidence dropped again this month and is also beginning to hit younger consumers.
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Food trails behind rest of sector as reporting season concludes
General retail stocks led the pack while food groups lagged a wider market rise as the January reporting season drew to a close.
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NewsB&M Bargains and Home Bargains outline stores drives
Value retailers B M Bargains and Home Bargains are pushing ahead with ambitious expansion plans in a bid to cash in on shoppers’ thirst for bargains.
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Fresh & Easy takes on the crunch with bargain range
Tesco's US operation Fresh & Easy has launched a range of products priced at 98c in response to customers’ tightening budgets.
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Jewellery giant Aurum reviews business
Baugur-backed jewellery retailer Aurum, which owns Mappin & Webb, Goldsmiths, Watches of Switzerland and Mydiamonds.com, has appointed Ernst & Young to review the business.
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NewsAmazon poised to launch UK online grocery range
Amazon UK is set to shake up the grocery e-tail market with the launch of an online food offer.