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NewsM&S opens second new-format food store featuring urban farming
Marks & Spencer has today opened its second new-format food store in Clapham, south London, complete with a vertical-farming solution.
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NewsYoox Net-a-Porter strengthens executive team with five appointments
Yoox Net-a-Porter has hired five senior leaders to bolster the retailer’s “ambitious strategy” for global growth, market expansion and innovation.
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NewsPPI claims rocket ahead of August deadline, says N Brown
Online retailer N Brown reported a “significant increase” in PPI information requests and complaints (PIRs) in the lead up to the claims deadline of August 29.
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NewsThe Co-op Food profits soar 50% as like-for-likes jump
The Co-op Food’s underlying operating profits rose 50% to £120m as it notched up its 22nd consecutive quarter of like-for-like growth in food.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership half-year losses mount
John Lewis Partnership plunged to a £25.9m loss in its first-half and total sales fell 1.2% over the period as shoppers shunned big-ticket buys.
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NewsMorrisons profits rise despite first like-for-like fall since 2016
Morrisons’ pre-tax profits rose 5.5% in its first half despite like-for-likes falling for the first time since 2016.
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NewsZara owner Inditex posts strong growth in first half
Zara owner Inditex’s half-year like-for-likes jumped 5% as it reported record sales and profits.
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NewsSports Direct implores big four auditors to reconsider snub
Sports Direct has reportedly pleaded with Deloitte, PwC, EY and KPMG to pitch for its audit contract after warning that a smaller firm would not be able to perform the role.
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NewsNew Look profits decline as first-quarter sales slump
New Look has recorded a decline in profits exacerbated by falling sales, but has said that current trading is showing green shoots of growth.
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NewsJohn Lewis revenues fall despite record homeware sales
John Lewis & Partners’ weekly sales declined despite its own-brand homeware range registering its “biggest week” this year.
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NewsOasis enters menswear market with The Idle Man acquisition
The Oasis and Warehouse group has bought menswear brand The Idle Man for an undisclosed sum as part of its plan to branch out into the menswear market.
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NewsAmazon Europe awarded €241m in tax credits last year
Amazon was awarded €241m in tax credits last year which can be deducted from bills it receives for its European arm of the business.
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NewsMike Ashley joins race for Links of London
Mike Ashley is continuing his high street retailer shopping spree and has his sights set on Links of London.
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NewsJD Sports sales and profits surge, driven by fashion
JD Sports has posted an increase in sales and profits at its half-year results bolstered by an improvement in sports fashion sales.
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NewsH&M launches music partnership to reward ‘loyal fans’
H&M has launched a music partnership to help boost the profile of independent musicians while rewarding its loyal customers with exclusive events.
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership appoints first independent directors
John Lewis Partnership has appointed its first independent directors in a bid to provide “insight and challenge” to the group.
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NewsPrimark aims to boost sales with more food and drink formats
Primark is set to roll out more stores featuring food, drink and beauty treatments following the success of its Birmingham mega-store that opened earlier this year.
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NewsIntu circled by buyout firms as it faces £1bn debt crunch
Retail property giant Intu is reportedly being considered for a private equity buyout by Orion Capital Managers.