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NewsJohn Lewis plans launch in Europe with de Bijenkorf tie-up
John Lewis will have its first physical presence in Europe after revealing plans to open shop-in-shops in Dutch department store group de Bijenkorf.
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NewsAlibaba records £3.3bn of sales in first 90 minutes of Singles' Day
Alibaba generated $5bn of merchandise sales in the first 90 minutes of sales on Singles’ Day, a Chinese shopping extravaganza that celebrates people who are single.
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NewsSainsbury's pre-tax profits fall 17.9% to £308m during its first half
Sainsbury’s underlying pre-tax profit slumped 17.9% to £308m for the half year as the grocer continued to slash its prices.
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NewsCarphone Warehouse goes Down Under for its Christmas advert
Carphone Warehouse has headed Down Under for its Christmas advert as it tries “something different” in its festive campaign.
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NewsNew Look plans up to 20 more standalone menswear stores
New Look is aiming to open up to 20 more standalone menswear stores in the next 18 months as an initial roll-out has proved successful.
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NewsPandora third-quarter sales jump despite drop in US revenue
Jewellery retailer Pandora saw sales jump 38% over the third quarter of 2015 thanks to its ecommerce offer and store expansion strategy.
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NewsThe Original Factory Shop bolsters senior team as it targets growth
The Original Factory Shop has bolstered its senior management team with two retail veterans as it presses ahead with its expansion strategy.
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NewsPoundland launches first TV ad campaign in Christmas push
Poundland is launching its first TV advertising campaign as part of a major marketing push ahead of the crucial Christmas trading period.
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NewsWatch: Tesco pushes Finest and Free From lines in first two Christmas ads
Tesco is hammering home its depth of range in its first two Christmas adverts as it highlights its Finest and Free From lines.
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NewsAsda calls time on Black Friday and ploughs £26m into seasonal price cuts
Asda is “stepping away” from Black Friday to “focus on savings across the season” investing £26m to slash prices of seasonal goods.
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NewsRetail Diary: Pigs might fly and the Tesco job that will tie you in knots
Pigs might fly as a cider company pilots playful drones, Tesco’s job will leave you tied up in knots and the choppy waters facing a surfing brand.
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NewsSunday trading shake-up plans face defeat in Parliament
A move to liberalise Sunday trading laws in England and Wales could collapse as the plans face significant opposition in Parliament.
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NewsData: Retail sales slow as shoppers wait for Black Friday bonanza
UK retail sales fell slightly last month as consumers appear to be holding out for Black Friday.
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NewsNew Look half-year sales boosted by new standalone men's stores
Fashion retailer New Look has reported a healthy rise in half-year profits and sales, with its first standalone menswear stores performing strongly.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sunday trading and BRC retail sales
Retail news round-up on November 10, 2015: SNP votes against Sunday trading liberalisation and retail sales growth cools in October.
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NewsTesco boss Lewis urges Government to consult retailers over policy changes
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has urged the Government to consult retailers in greater depth before making policy changes that affect the sector.
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NewsWaitrose's outgoing boss Mark Price to take up Government role
Outgoing Waitrose boss Mark Price is to take up a role with the Government, just weeks after revealing he is stepping down from retail.
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NewsIkea US to open more stores as bricks-and-mortar sales climb 4.5%
Ikea US is planning to expand, opening up to five new stores by autumn 2017 as sales continue to flourish across North America.
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NewsSex toy etailer Lovehoney full-year sales and profits soar
Sex toy etailer Lovehoney has revealed a 53% jump in full-year sales fuelled by the continuing popularity of Fifty Shades of Grey.
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NewsWatch: Boots unveils Jessie J-soundtracked Christmas ad
Health and beauty retailer Boots has unveiled a glitzy Christmas ad, which highlights its beauty gift collection for the festive season.