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NewsCompetition regulator set to crack down on supermarket pricing tactics within weeks
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is reportedly finalising plans to take action against supermarkets for misleading customers with confusing pricing and promotions.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on supermarkets, Ikea and Amazon
Retail news round-up on February 11, 2016: Watchdog to ban misleading offers by supermarkets, Ikea recalls Lock and Hyby lamps and Amazon's share buy back.
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NewsClarks confirms 170 jobs to go as part of global restructure
Footwear retailer Clarks has confirmed that 170 staff will be made redundant across its global business in the next month.
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NewsDunelm like-for-likes and profits soar: What the analysts say
Dunelm has reported strong half-year pre-tax profits and like-for-like sales buoyed by curtains and bedding. Here’s the City’s reaction.
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NewsWiggle gears up to acquire rival Chain Reaction Cycles
Sports etailer Wiggle is expected to agree a deal to acquire online rival Chain Reaction Cycles, according to reports.
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NewsWaitrose boss Mark Price named Trade Minister for Foreign Office and BIS
Outgoing Waitrose boss Mark Price has been unveiled as Trade Minister for the Foreign Office and the Department for Business.
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NewsDunelm boss Browett targets London as part of store expansion plans
Dunelm boss John Browett is targeting more London stores for the homewares retailer and has not ruled out trying to acquire Argos sites.
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NewsTesco takes full ownership of Harris + Hoole coffee chain
Tesco has taken full ownership of its coffee shop business Harris + Hoole three years after its launch, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsDunelm boosted by curtains and bedding as profits and sales rise
Dunelm has posted a 10.7% rise in half-year pre-tax profits, while sales were driven by a “strong” performance in curtains and bedding.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sunday trading, Burberry and The Body Shop
Retail news round-up on February 10, 2016: Sunday trading shake-up, Burberry files lawsuit against JC Penney and The Body Shop's ethical vows.
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NewsClarks cuts jobs at head office amid global restructure
Footwear retailer Clarks has made a raft of redundancies at its UK head office as part of a global restructure, according to reports.
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NewsDoddle rolls out Neighbour fulfilment scheme to West London
Parcel service Doddle is rolling out a scheme which pays individuals and businesses to take in deliveries for their neighbours.
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NewsM&S launches Jourdan Dunn-designed childrenswear range
M&S will launch a childrenswear collection designed by supermodel Jourdan Dunn, following its Alexa Chung ‘Archive by Alexa’ collaboration.
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NewsSunday trading shake-up to take effect from this autumn
Councils will have powers to extend Sunday opening hours for retailers from this autumn, the Government has said today.
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NewsJohn Lewis inks deal with online fashion etailer Finery
John Lewis is to bolster its fashion roster after signing a deal to stock products from online clothing retailer Finery in six stores.
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NewsCo-op fastest growing non-discount grocer for first time since 2011
The Co-op was the fastest growing non-discounter for the first time since 2011 as Aldi and Lidl continued to steal market share.
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NewsNew Look third-quarter sales and profits up despite ‘tough’ backdrop
New Look has recorded a rise in sales and profits for the third quarter of the year despite what it called a highly ”promotional environment”.
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NewsYoox Net-a-Porter Group full-year sales soar 31% after m-commerce boost
Merged online fashion retailer Yoox Net-A-Porter has posted a 31% rise in its full-year sales to €1.7bn (£1.3bn), with mobile cited as a strong contributor to its performance.
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NewsBig-ticket sales drive industry like-for-likes up 2.6% in January
Industry like-for-likes rose 2.6% in January, boosted by the sale of big-ticket items in furniture and home accessories.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sunday trading, EasyFoodstore and retail sales
Retail news round-up on February 9, 2016: Local councils to be able to extend Sunday trading hours, easyFoodstore re-opens and January retail sales up 3.3%.