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NewsSports Direct calls for Findel general meeting over director appointment
Sports Direct has requested a general meeting be convened by home shopping group Findel to consider a director appointment.
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NewsMatalan downgraded by credit ratings agency S&P after profits plunge
Ratings agency Standard & Poor’s has downgraded value clothing and homewares retailer Matalan’s risk profile from weak to vulnerable.
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NewsData: John Lewis Christmas ad clocks up more than 6 million views on YouTube
Data: John Lewis’ latest Christmas advert, unveiled last Friday, has already generated more than 6 million views on YouTube.
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NewsArgos hit by website glitch as Christmas shopping period gets under way
Multichannel retailer Argos suffered problems on its website over the weekend just as the festive shopping period gets under way.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Argos, M&S, Sports Direct and more
Retail news round-up on November 9, 2015: Argos’ website goes offline, M&S chief confirms stay and S&P cuts Matalan’s long-term credit rating.
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NewsAgenda: Kingfisher update, Sainsbury's and Halfords report interims
November 9-13, 2015: Retail Week looks ahead to the next seven days, with updates from Kingfisher, Sainsbury’s and Halfords all on the agenda.
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NewsWatch: M&S goes ‘mobile-first’ with special moments Christmas campaign
M&S will launch its Christmas ad today, starting with a preview to members of its Sparks loyalty scheme followed by online and social media.
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NewsWatch: Morrisons ditches celebrities for staff in Christmas ads
Morrisons has dropped celebrities for staff in its Christmas ads to highlight its customer service drive and vertically integrated supply chain.
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NewsWatch: Debenhams unveils Christmas ad online ahead of TV debut
Debenhams has joined department store rival John Lewis in launching its Christmas ad campaign online prior to its TV debut.
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NewsInfographic: Waitrose alcohol sales boosted by Rugby World Cup and Halloween
Waitrose sales received a boost from celebrations for the Rugby World Cup final and Halloween last week as sales of spirits jumped 16.5%.
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NewsFrench retailer Fnac agrees key terms with Darty in takeover deal
French entertainment and electricals specialist Fnac has agreed terms over a deal to acquire its domestic rival Darty.
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NewsWatch: John Lewis launches tear-jerker 'Man on the Moon' Christmas ad
John Lewis has launched another emotive Christmas ad campaign, which tells the story of a lonely old man on the moon.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on John Lewis, Argos and Booths
Retail news round-up on November 6, 2015: John Lewis unveils £7m Christmas TV advert, Argos launches own same-day delivery and Booths’ solid results.
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NewsWe Are Pop Up lays foundations for retail property social network
Start-up We Are Pop Up has introduced a new platform designed to allow retailers to connect with owners of available property spaces.
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NewsAmazon offers free same-day delivery to Prime members in Southeast
Amazon has launched same-day delivery to Prime members across 1 million items in London and parts of Hertfordshire and Berkshire.
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NewsMorrisons boss Potts argues price matching is wrong approach
Morrisons boss David Potts has said it has moved away from price matching as it aims to be recognised for its friendly staff, fresh food and good value.
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NewsHelloFresh teams up with Jamie Oliver on new range of recipes
Food delivery service HelloFresh has partnered with Jamie Oliver on a range of recipes that will be available to customers next year.
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NewsBroadway shopping centre opens in Bradford after 11-year journey
The Broadway shopping centre has opened today adding 570,000 sq ft of retail space to Bradford including the first department store in 20 years.
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NewsPicture gallery: Retail Week Interiors Awards winners 2015
The very best examples of retail interiors were recognised at this year’s ISG Retail Week Interiors Awards in London on November 4.
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NewsMorrisons like-for-likes drop 2.6% in third quarter as it cuts voucher activity
Morrisons recorded another fall in like-for-likes during its third quarter as it continues to invest in price and reduces its voucher activity.