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NewsFabb Sofas to open four stores for Boxing Day rush
Fabb Sofas, the new venture from DFS founder Lord Kirkham, is to open four new stores this week in time for the Boxing Day rush.
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NewsUPDATED: John Lewis extends click-and-collect cut-off
John Lewis has extended its click-and-collect ordering cut-off to 8pm on December 23 as demand for the service soars.
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NewsGreen could face £1bn fine under MPs' pension plan
Arcadia tycoon Sir Philip Green may have to pay £1bn to resolve the BHS pension debacle under new proposals tabled by MPs.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: BHS, Overseas retailers and more
Retail news round-up: MPs new plan to avoid BHS-like pension scandal, Online overseas retailers registering for VAT and retailers cancel click&collect service early
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NewsToday in retail: Retailers wait for Christmas rush
Weekly sales across the John Lewis Partnership ranged from subdued increases to slight dips as shoppers held out on their Christmas shopping.
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NewsConsumers spread cost of Christmas food, Sainsbury’s reports
Shoppers have spread the cost of their Christmas food this year, according to Sainsbury’s.
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NewsMamas & Papas names new boss to build on turnaround
Mamas & Papas has appointed a new boss as it attempts to build on a turnaround effort.
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NewsThe White Company's full-year profits rocket
The White Company has unveiled surging profits in its full-year against strong comparables and despite a “difficult trading environment”.
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NewsWaitrose sales slip as last-minute shoppers delay
Sales at Waitrose slipped 1.7% last week year-on-year, as the upmarket grocer predicts shoppers are leaving Christmas grocery shopping until the last minute.
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NewsMcColl’s gets green light for Co-op store acquisition
McColl’s takeover of some of Co-op’s stores to bolster its convenience offer has been signed off by the Competition and Markets Authority.
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NewsDebenhams boss to cut fashion designer partnerships
Debenhams CEO Sergio Bucher is reducing the retailer’s range from some of its longstanding designer partners in an effort to broaden its appeal.
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NewsReview of the Year: Fashion's annus horribilis
The past 12 months have been some of the most eventful ever for fashion retailers, with CVAs, administrations and the odd death threat making it a year to remember.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Apple and Weetabix
Retail news round-up: Apple files appeal against EU tax ruling and Weetabix staff to strike against change in shift pattern
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop angers suppliers with 'Santa tax'
The Original Factory Shop has riled suppliers in the run up to Christmas by demanding money to fund the business’s development plans.
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NewsToday in retail: Grocers get ready for 'frenzied Friday'
With five full shopping days to go, the big four grocers are gearing up for a last-minute rush among frantic shoppers.
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NewsStore gallery: Halfords unveils store of the future
Halfords has lifted the curtain on a ‘store of the future’ concept as it looks to make its shops easier for customers to navigate.
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NewsPoundland reveals location of first full Pep & Co concessions
Poundland has revealed the location of the 10 stores in which it plans to launch Pep & Co shop-in-shops.
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NewsHarvey Nichols profits fall after refurbishment
Harvey Nichols’ profits have more than halved after its performance was disrupted by a store revamp at its Knightsbridge flagship.
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NewsTopshop to launch first stores in mainland China
Sir Philip Green is preparing to launch Topshop stores in the fast-growing retail market of China.
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NewsGrocers gear up for 'frenzied Friday' ahead of Christmas
Grocers are preparing for a last-minute rush of shoppers this Friday, which is expected to be the busiest food shopping day of the year.