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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on M&S, The Hut and Holland & Barrett
Retail news round-up on December 17, 2015: M&S set to open first outlet in the Chinese capital city and The Hut Group in discussions to offload stake to BlackRock.
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NewsFishergate Shopping Centre evacuated after suspicious package found
A shopping centre in Preston was evacuated earlier today after a suspicious device was found in the toilets by a member of the public.
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NewsPlus-size brand Scarlett & Jo seeks investment to grow operations
Plus-size fashion brand Scarlett & Jo, headed by Coppernob supply veteran Gifi Fields, is seeking investment to expand its operations.
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NewsScottish business rates review welcomed but large firms face hike
Plans by the Scottish Government to review rates have been welcomed but concerns have been raised over a hike in the amount large firms pay.
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NewsSupermarkets Tesco and Asda ramp up customer service over Christmas
Tesco and Asda have upped their focus on customer service over the Christmas period as shoppers are expected to rush to the shops next week.
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NewsPreparing for the future of retail: getting to know your people
HR professionals gathered recently to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by HR reporting and analysis in retail
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NewsB&M bags former Sainsbury's executive as operations director
Value retailer B&M has hired Martin Roberts, a former Vodafone, Sainsbury’s and Wickes executive to be its new operations director.
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NewsZen Internet backs businesses to embrace disruption at Manchester event
Online services business Zen Internet hosted an event on transformative technology at Media City, Manchester, on November 19.
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NewsBlack Friday boosts retail sales volumes up 5% in November
Retail sales volumes increased 5% in November as customers rushed online to take part in the Black Friday Sales extravaganza.
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NewsPets at Home appoints Graeme Jenkins as chief financial officer
Pets at Home has hired Graeme Jenkins as finance boss, replacing Ian Kellett who will take up the role of chief executive officer of retail.
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NewsLabour MPs pressure Prime Minister for investigation into Sports Direct
Labour MPs are to ask Prime Minister David Cameron to launch a cross-departmental investigation into controversial retailer Sports Direct.
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NewsTed Baker buys its famous head office building for £55.3m
Ted Baker is to acquire its distinctive head office building, securing a base for continued expansion.
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NewsData: Top 30 retail and brand websites by customer satisfaction
Amazon’s UK website has been named the online business with the highest levels of customer satisfaction in Britain, according to new data.
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NewsBHS owner appoints Aidan Treacy as chief financial officer
BHS owner Retail Acquisitions has appointed Aidan Treacy as its chief financial officer.
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NewsReview of the Year: What has a majority Tory Government meant for retail?
In May a majority Tory government was elected for the first time in 18 years, but this had led to mixed fortunes for retailers.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS and Sports Direct
Retail news round-up on December 17, 2015: BHS owner drafts in Aidan Treacy as CFO, and Labour MPs demand government probe into Sports Direct.
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NewsRetailers braced for nail-biting final Christmas trading period
Retailers are gearing up for a nerve-wracking final week before Christmas as mounting uncertainty clouds the crucial festive trading period.
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NewsOne in three plan to spend less in January Sales after Black Friday binge
A third of shoppers say they will spend less in the January Sales because of pre-Christmas events such as Black Friday, according to a poll.
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NewsDixons Carphone half-year sales and profits boosted by white goods
Dixons Carphone has reported a rise in first-half group like-for-likes as white goods sales offset falling demand for tablets and PCs.
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NewsSuperGroup posts interim rising sales and profits after broadening its offer
Fashion retailer SuperGroup has posted rising profits and sales in its half year after broadening its offer into womenswear and sports.