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NewsSunday trading shake-up hangs in the balance as opposition mounts
The government faces a possible defeat over its plans to shake-up Sunday trading laws as the SNP is set to reject the proposals.
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NewsHotel Chocolat to float on AIM to 'accelerate' growth plans
Hotel Chocolat intends to float on the London Stock Exchange market for smaller firms, AIM, as it plots more store openings.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sunday trading and Aldi
Retail news round-up on March 9, 2016: SNP to vote against Sunday trading extension, and Aldi boosts online product category.
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NewsPoundworld poised to acquire a third of remaining Brantano stores
Poundworld is on the verge of snapping up around a third of footwear retailer Brantano’s remaining stores, Retail Week has learned.
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NewsIn pictures: Brent Cross shopping centre celebrates its 40th birthday
Brent Cross, Europe’s first enclosed shopping centre, has reached a significant milestone this month as it celebrates its 40th birthday.
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NewsLloydsPharmacy owner Celesio's ops director exits as digital boss sought
LloydsPharmacy owner Celesio UK is on the hunt for a new operations director and digital director as it looks to boost its online offer.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis and Waitrose sales boosted by earlier Mother's Day
John Lewis posted a surge in sales last week as Mother’s Day boosted performance within a number of the department store’s categories.
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NewsAndy Bond's new discount variety chain reveals name and first location
A new discount variety retailer, being launched by former Asda boss Andy Bond, will debut in June under the name Guess How Much! (GHM!)
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NewsTesco stems sales declines as big-four rival Sainsbury’s continues growth
Tesco stemmed its sales declines in February as a “renewed focus on price promotions” helped the grocer keep hold of more customers.
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NewsBHS collapse could cost its creditors £1.3bn, CVA document warns
BHS has told its creditors they could lose up to £1.3bn if they do not agree to proposals to slash the beleaguered retailer’s rents.
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NewsRetail like-for-likes edge up 0.1% in February driven by big-ticket items
Retail like-for-likes rose 0.1% in February as big-ticket purchases continued to drive growth while food and fashion purchases declined.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS, Mulberry, Burberry and retail sales
Retail news round-up on March 8, 2016: BHS's pension gap bigger than thought, Mulberry names new financial director and Burberry in search of mystery stakebuilder.
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NewsBHS: The 40 stores facing closure unless landlords agree to slash rents
BHS is seeking rent reductions on half of its stores through a creditors voluntary arrangement (CVA) as it bids for a turnaround.
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NewsBeales could shutter stores as it launches CVA to slash rents
Beales is seeking rent reductions on around a third of its stores after claiming some shops have been “hampered by expensive legacy leases.”
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NewsNext boss Lord Wolfson throws weight behind Brexit and 'radical change'
Next boss Lord Wolfson is backing the Brexit campaign and believes Britain will be more prosperous out of the European Union.
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NewsTesco promotes Tracey Clements as new boss of its convenience business
Tesco has unveiled its new convenience boss just days after it emerged that Tony Reed was leaving the supermarket giant.
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NewsProportion of chief exec vacancies filled by women plunged in 2015
The proportion of retail chief executive vacancies being filled by women plunged 40% last year, according to new figures.
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NewsPinterest to launch promoted pin advertising for UK retailers
Pinterest is launching promoted pins in the UK next month that will allow retailers to embed digital ads across its social platform.
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NewsAldi ad could face probe from watchdog following Morrisons complaint
Aldi could face a probe from the advertising watchdog after grocery rival Morrisons complained about the discounter’s latest ad campaign.
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NewsSunday trading shake-up faces last-minute rebellion from Tory MPs
The Government faces pressure to water down its plans over Sunday trading laws as its own MPs are threatening a rebellion.