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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, BHS, M&S and more
Retail round-up on June 23, 2016: Tesco reveals new Polish distribution centre, PPF demands FRP Advisory as second BHS administrator, Usdaw demands open talks on pension changes, Paris Mayor to fight against Amazon Prime Now service
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NewsCoast partners with Doddle to offer shoppers free returns
Coast has teamed up with last-mile fulfilment service Doddle enabling shoppers to return their purchases for free.
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NewsSir Philip Green aims to hire 1,000 BHS staff for Arcadia empire
Sir Philip Green is aiming to redeploy about 1,000 workers who were employed at Arcadia concessions in BHS stores.
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NewsDebenhams aims to generate 10% of sales from food and unveils new partners
Department store group Debenhams is introducing a raft of new in-store partners as the retailer overhauls its space and offer.
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NewsSnapchat and Instagram users drive rise of purchases on mobile, says report
Users of social media platforms Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook are significantly more likely to buy retail products on their mobile.
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NewsArchie Norman to help drive Bunnings' assault on UK DIY market
Wesfarmers has revealed that former Asda boss Archie Norman will help oversee its bid to conquer the UK DIY market with its Bunnings fascia.
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NewsWaitrose launches full roll-out of 'scan as you shop' mobile app
Waitrose has rolled out its Quick Check ‘scan as you shop’ mobile app to all of its stores following a successful trial earlier this year.
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NewsMorrisons vows to re-employ My Local staff if convenience chain collapses
Morrisons has vowed to re-employ all of the chain’s former workers who could be left jobless if My Local plunges into administration.
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NewsRetail leaders back Remain campaign in last-minute letter
Ocado’s boss and Dixons Carphone’s chairman are among 1,280 business leaders to have signed a new letter backing the Remain campaign.
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NewsUniqlo and Morrisons new entries in Retail Week's Top of the Shops
Uniqlo and Morrisons have made it into Retail Week’s definitive ranking of the country’s best stores, Top of the Shops.
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NewsH&M first-half profits fall as currency conversions continue to bite
H&M profits continued to fall in its first-half despite increased sales as unseasonable weather and volatility of the US dollar hurt results.
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NewsSir Philip Green’s wife asked by MPs to provide evidence to BHS inquiry
Sir Philip Green’s wife Tina has been contacted by MPs to provide information on her prior ownership of BHS and off-shore accounts.
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NewsDebenhams like-for-likes slip after weak clothing performance
Debenhams has reported a 0.2% fall in its third-quarter like-for-likes after weak fashion sales, but online and non-clothing purchases rose.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon and BHS
Retail round-up on June 22, 2016: Amazon UK to remove Chinese traders and Lady Tina Green to face questions from MPs
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NewsMy Local on the brink of collapse, 1,658 jobs at risk
My Local, the convenience chain born from the ashes of Morrisons’ c-store estate, has filed an intention to appoint administrators, putting 1,658 jobs at risk.
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NewsSports Direct eyes joint bid for stores of US chain Sports Authority
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct is reportedly in talks to acquire up to 200 stores from the collapsed US retail chain Sports Authority.
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NewsData: Amazon Fresh at least 17% cheaper than big four rivals, study reveals
Amazon’s Fresh grocery proposition is at least 17% cheaper than each of its mainstream supermarket rivals, according to a new study.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales jump as Father's Day effect offsets impact of wet weather
John Lewis recorded a jump in sales last week as a boost from Father’s Day offset the negative impact of unseasonably wet weather.
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NewsBHS probe MP urges Sir Philip Green to deliver on pension promise
The co-chairman of the MP-led BHS probe has urged Sir Philip Green to deliver his promise on pensions for ex-employees of the chain.
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NewsTed Baker boss Ray Kelvin on online growth and international expansion
Ted Baker founder Ray Kelvin spoke about online expansion, brand and brunch in the wake of the fashion retailer’s first-quarter results.