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NewsUnited Carpets profits plunge but recent trading rallies
Profits plunged from £589,000 to £121,000 at United Carpets, the UK’s third biggest flooring retailer, after a “very challenging” first half but it sees “encouraging signs” in recent performance.
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NewsKroger rolls out its first driverless deliveries in the US
American grocery giant Kroger has tied up with autonomous vehicle firm Nuro to deliver shopping using driverless cars.
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NewsBusiness rates to be investigated by MPs
MPs will examine the controversial business rates system as the fate of embattled high streets continues to prompt concern.
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NewsOnline sales growth hits seven-year low in November
Online retail has suffered its worst November sales growth since 2011 after lacklustre Black Friday trading.
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NewsBoots hires Tesco convenience boss as chief operating officer
Health and beauty giant Boots has appointed Tesco veteran Tracey Clements to run its UK and Ireland business, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales rise gives pre-Christmas boost to retailers
John Lewis’ sales rose last week, buoying retailers that had been braced for a dismal festive trading period.
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NewsChristmas discounts edge towards record levels
Record levels of discounting are expected in the run-up to Christmas, with retailers poised to slash prices by almost 50% by December 24.
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NewsH&M records fourth-quarter sales increase
H&M posted a rise in sales in its final financial quarter but did not provide guidance on its full-year profit expectations.
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NewsTen million people to hit the shops on 'Super Saturday'
Shoppers are poised to spend £1.65bn this Saturday, the last before Christmas.
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NewsBlue Inc collapses as trading conditions bite
Fashion retailer Blue Inc has fallen into administration amid tough trading conditions.
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NewsAsos warns on profits after tough November trading
Asos has issued a profit warning after torrid trading conditions in November.
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NewsDebenhams chair Cheshire tells Ashley: ‘Put up or shut up’
Debenhams chairman Sir Ian Cheshire has told Sports Direct tycoon Mike Ashley to make a formal offer for the department store group if he wants to take control.
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NewsThe Entertainer snaps up Spanish toy retailer Poly
Toy specialist The Entertainer has acquired Spanish counterpart Poly, which has 57 toy shops in its home country.
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NewsEx-BHS owner Chappell ordered to pay for breaking pensions law
Former BHS owner Dominic Chappell must pay £124,000 for breaking pensions law when the department store group collapsed.
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NewsBoots website crashes following No7 Christmas deal demand
Boots’ UK website has crashed during the vital Christmas trading period after the retailer launched a pre-Christmas deal on its own-brand No7 gift set.
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NewsSainsbury’s shares fall as CMA fears set in
Sainsbury’s share price fell 7% yesterday amid fears that the regulator could put a stop to its plans to merge with Asda.