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NewsToday in Retail: Black Friday battle kicks off
The fight for Black Friday got under way today as etail giant Amazon launched its deals for the sales extravaganza.
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NewsWhistles losses spiralled before Foschini takeover
Whistles recorded full-year losses of £2.9m before its recent takeover by South African retail group Foschini, accounts at Companies House have revealed.
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NewsWatch: Debenhams launches 'Found it' Christmas campaign
Debenhams has launched its Christmas campaign, continuing its “Found It” theme, with gifts voiced by celebrities.
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NewsAmerican Apparel files for bankruptcy for a second time
American Apparel has filed for bankruptcy in the US, less than one week after its UK subsidiary appointed administrators.
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NewsFootfall dips in October but retail parks buck trend
Retail footfall dipped 0.4% in October as high streets and shopping centres stemmed the rate of decline in shopper numbers.
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NewsWatch: Waitrose reveals emotionally charged Christmas ad
Waitrose has revealed a moving Christmas campaign, which tells the real-life story of a migrating robin flying back to the UK.
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NewsDominic Chappell arrested as part of HMRC investigation
Former BHS owner Dominic Chappell has been arrested over HMRC allegations that he failed to pay taxes on profits made from the collapsed retailer.
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NewsSFO to conclude its probe into Tesco
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) will decide within weeks whether to pursue a plea arrangement with Tesco and bring further charges against three former Tesco bosses.
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NewsSainsbury’s airs Christmas ad backing Great Ormond Street
Sainsbury’s has unveiled its Christmas advert, an animated campaign designed to emphasise “sharing the gift of time”.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: BHS, Tesco, Mamas & Papas
Retail round-up: Ex-BHS owner arrested, SFO to conclude its investigation into Tesco, Mamas & Papas reports rise in earnings, and more
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NewsRetail Week Awards: A look back at 2016's best marketing campaign
As the shortlist for the Retail Week Awards 2017 is unveiled, we look back at 2016’s winners. First up, Marketing Campaign of the Year - Sainsbury’s Christmas ad.
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NewsWatch: Lidl Christmas ad pushes free range credentials
Lidl has used its Christmas advert to hammer home its provenance and free range credentials as it bids to woo festive shoppers.
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils a modern Mrs Claus
M&S has revealed its Christmas campaign for 2016, which features a modern Mrs Claus.
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NewsGap's UK losses spiral as like-for-likes fall
Gap’s UK losses increased in its last financial year, as like-for-likes fell across both Gap and Banana Republic.
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NewsAlibaba takes record $18bn on Singles' Day
Alibaba amassed a record $17.8bn during its eighth annual 11.11 global shopping festival – dubbed Singles’ Day – exceeding last year’s total by 25%.
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NewsToday in Retail: Singles Day and seismic retail change
The big event that UK retailers should clock today occurred not across our sceptred isle but 4,000 miles away in China.
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NewsIn pictures: Fenwick’s Beatrix Potter Christmas windows
Fenwick has unveiled its Christmas windows for 2016, revealing an animated Beatrix Potter theme at its Newcastle flagship.
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NewsAmazon and Argos unveil Black Friday extravaganzas
Amazon and Argos have unveiled their Black Friday plans, with both retailers set to run fortnight-long events.
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NewsAlibaba smashes Singles' Day record in first hour
Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba has reported record sales in the first hour of its 24-hour shopping extravaganza Singles’ Day.
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NewsBHS: Pensions Regulator wants millions from Chappell
Former BHS owner Dominic Chappell has been asked for millions of pounds from the Pensions Regulator to cover the collapsed retailer’s deficit, according to reports.