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NewsTopps Tiles posts sales rise as strategic changes deliver results
Topps Tiles’ like-for-likes climbed 4.4% in its first quarter in what the retailer described as an “encouraging” start to the financial year.
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NewsJohn Lewis posts Christmas sales rise as seasonal trading patterns shift
Like-for-like sales at John Lewis department stores rose over the Christmas period but fell at sister grocer Waitrose.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Home Retail share trading and Next
Retail news round-up on January 6, 2016: City regulator to probe Home Retail share trading, Dunnes Stores parts way with auditor E&Y and Next's Israel plans.
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NewsShop prices tumble as fashion retailers go on discount frenzy in December
Prices in British stores continued to fall in December, as retailers resorted to aggressive discounting in order to woo customers.
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NewsFormer Bonmarché boss Tim Mason appointed as chairman of Eagle Eye
Bonmarché’s former boss Tim Mason will take over from Bob Willett as chairman of online customer loyalty specialists Eagle Eye.
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NewsWaterstones shrugs off high street gloom with Christmas sales rise
Waterstones recorded growth across all categories in the festive season, thanks to more books “under the Christmas tree” this year.
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NewsSports Direct: What staff really think about working there
Mike Ashley hopes to make Sports Direct the best retail employer after John Lewis. He faces a struggle if its staff reviews are anything to go by.
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NewsTesco to introduce click-and-collect surcharge on non-food orders under £30
Tesco is introducing a click-and-collect surcharge on non-food orders under £30 as it strives to make its online business more sustainable.
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NewsSainsbury's reveals interest in acquiring Argos owner Home Retail Group
Sainsbury’s is mulling over a second bid for Home Retail Group after revealing it failed with an offer to acquire the business in November.
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NewsHarvey Nichols full-year profits fall 30% after ‘challenging’ conditions
Harvey Nichols has revealed a 30% drop in full-year operating profits and flat sales as it invests in its store and technology offer.
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NewsFoyles like-for-likes rise 4.7% in December driven by Charing Cross flagship
Foyles like-for-likes jumped 4.7% in December driven by the performance of London bookshops including its relocated Charing Cross flagship.
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NewsAldi to open record number of stores in 2016 as it accelerates UK growth
Aldi will open a record number of new stores this year as it accelerates its UK growth and ramps up the pressure on its big four rivals.
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NewsAustralian electricals retailer Dick Smith calls in voluntary administrator
Australia’s biggest electricals retailer, Dick Smith, has plunged into administration just two years after listing on the country’s stock exchange.
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NewsNext hit by mild weather and stock problems as Christmas sales edge up 0.4%
Next sales edged up 0.4% ahead of Christmas as mild weather and “poor stock availability” within its Directory business dented performance.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Dick Smith and hedge spending tactic
Retail news round-up on January 5, 2016: Australian retailer Dick Smith placed in voluntary administration and shoppers use hedge spending tactic in sales.
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NewsJigsaw like-for-likes jump 13% over festive period boosted by mobile growth
Fashion chain Jigsaw has reported strong Christmas trading despite the mild weather which has hampered other clothing retailers.
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NewsAnalysis: Carrefour's Billa Romania acquisition signals consolidation
Carrefour finally confirmed today an agreement to acquire Billa Romania from Rewe Group despite initial denials from the latter to sell.
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NewsShoppers shun high street Christmas Sales despite 'Take back Tuesday' uplift
High street footfall fell in the week after Christmas as shoppers opted to bag their bargains at shopping centres and retail parks.
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NewsEtail giant Amazon offers monthly payment option to UK shoppers
Amazon is bidding to woo shoppers from furniture and electricals retailers by offering loans to customers making big-ticket purchases.
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NewsUS retailer Target plans smaller store openings in cities
US retail giant Target is to focus on opening smaller shops in urban areas as part of its roll-out plans over the next two years.