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Government hits out at retailers over ethics
Sir Philip Green has hit back after Minister for Trade and Development Gareth Thomas urged his Burton and Bhs chains to become part of the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI).
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Alexon warns on profits
Alexon Group has become the second fashion retailer in as many days to issue a profit warning, as like-for-like sales slumped 7 per cent in the 18 weeks to December 1.
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JD Unveils New Oxford Street Flagship
The John David Group unveiled its revamped Oxford Street flagship store last night.
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JD uneils new flagship
The John David Group unveiled its revamped Oxford Street flagship store last night.
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Wal-Mart takes control of Seiyu
The world’s biggest retailer Wal-Mart has completed its tender offer to take total control of Japanese supermarket chain Seiyu.
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Shop prices rise 1.1 per cent in November
Shop prices were 1.1 per cent higher in November than they were a year ago, and prices are now 4.3 per cent higher than a year ago.
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Auchan and FNAC buy into self-service
Two large European retailers have begun deployments of self-service technology from NCR in time for Christmas.
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Timberland to push web sales with reviews tool
Timberland has added product reviews to its new web site to encourage loyalty and drive sales.
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Waitrose slashes transaction times with smart scanners
Waitrose is to complete the roll-out of a new electronic point-of-sale system this week.
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Ikea rolls out staff schedule application to beat queues
Ikea has begun the roll-out of an employee scheduling application to match staffing levels to store trading patterns.
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John Browett starts at DSGi
Incoming DSGi chief executive John Browett will start at the retail giant today, replacing John Clare who retired in September.
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Woolworths stores 'worthless'
Investment bank Citi has said Woolworths has no future in its present form and has called its stores “worthless”.
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Game's acquisition of Gamestation gets green light
The Competition Commission has provisionally cleared Game’s acquisition of Gamestation, saying the merger is not expected to substantially lessen competition in the market.
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Moss Bros issues profit warning
Moss Bros has warned on profits and said it is unlikely to reach its full-year forecast because of declining footfall and sales.
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Asos sales and profits skyrocket
Fashion e-tailer Asos has posted a barnstorming set of interim results for the six months to September 30 and revealed that sales have doubled in the past nine weeks.
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Spindler named MD of Debenhams
Angela Spindler, former managing director of Asda clothing business George, has been appointed to the newly created role of Debenhams managing director.
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M&S shortlists trio for Indian venture
Indian businesses Mahindra, Trent and Lodha & Co are on Marks & Spencer’s shortlist of potential Indian joint venture partners, it is understood.
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M&S seals deal to anchor centre in Newport
Marks & Spencer has signed to anchor the northern end of Modus’ Friars Walk development at Newport in South Wales.
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Belfast ups fashion stakes as new scheme signs four
French Connection, Fossil, La Senza and Claire’s Accessories are the latest retailers to sign to Multi Development UK’s Victoria Square scheme in Belfast.
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Asda staff net £12 million Christmas bonus
Asda has got into the festive spirit this Christmas by investing 12 million in a thank you present to its staff, including a 20 gift card to spend in stores.