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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership suffers profits hit in 'difficult' market
John Lewis Partnership said it has reported a “solid first half in a difficult market” as profits came under pressure at department stores.
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NewsMorrisons reveals 35% drop in first-half profits and plans to close stores
Supermarket giant Morrisons has revealed a 35% drop in pre-tax profits over its first half and plans to close 11 more stores, with up to 900 jobs under threat.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sports Direct, Apple and UK convenience sector
Retail news round-up on September 9, 2015: Investors vote in favour of Ashley’s re-election and Apple unveils slew of new products.
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NewsMy Local to focus on localisation and logistics to succeed where Morrisons failed
New convenience chain My Local, born out of the ashes of Morrisons’ M Local arm, said its superior logistics, layout and truly ‘local’ proposition will ensure it succeeds where Morrisons failed.
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NewsBeacon-enabled taxis set to drive retail advertising across major UK cities
Beacon tech provider Proxama’s tie-up with taxi advertising firm Ubiquitous will allow retailers to send ads directly to passengers’ phones.
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NewsBRC calls for caution and 'meaningful' safeguards over Sunday trading reform
The British Retail Consortium has urged the Government to take caution when reforming Sunday trading rules and is insisting on safeguards.
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NewsInstagram to launch full ad campaign capabilities for retailers
Instagram has expanded the ad capabilities available to retailers on its social media platform, including a new 30-second video ad format.
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NewsMorrisons sells convenience store chain to Greybull Capital at a loss
Morrisons has agreed to offload its convenience store chain to a team led by retail veteran Mike Greene and backed by Greybull Capital.
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NewsSports Direct faces down shareholder rebellion as directors backed at AGM
Sports Direct has weathered a rebellion by shareholders as all its senior directors were backed in a vote at today’s AGM.
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NewsRetail chiefs fear revealing true impact of living wage, according to Morgan Stanley
Retail bosses are reluctant to reveal the true impact the living wage will have on their businesses, claims Morgan Stanley.
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NewsThe Entertainer accelerates store roll-out as profits and sales surge
The Entertainer is upping its store expansion plans after full-year sales and profits rocketed in a gangbuster year for toys.
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NewsSuperdrug to move loyalty scheme on to mobile with app launch
Superdrug is to move its loyalty scheme on to mobile as it seeks to target customers with promotions when they walk into stores.
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NewsWaitrose expands Pick Your Own Offers after signing up 700,000 members
Waitrose has signed up 700,000 customers to its Pick Your Own Offers loyalty scheme and rolled it out to 250 more products.
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NewsShop Direct to fold online and catalogue business Isme into Very
Shop Direct is to merge its online and catalogue brand Isme, which sells goods from womenswear to electricals, into its Very brand at the end of the month.
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NewsMarks & Spencer reveals it will slowdown its international ambitions
M&S has admitted it will not meet its target to open 250 stores by 2017 as a result of the Middle East crisis and economic woes in China.
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NewsJaeger chief exec Colin Henry poised to leave two years into turnaround
Jaeger chief executive Colin Henry poised to leave two years after being brought in to revive the fortunes of the fashion retailer.
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NewsSports Direct maintains full-year guidance ahead of AGM showdown
Sports Direct has revealed its summer trading was “in line with expectations” and has maintained its revised full-year profits target.
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NewsLaura Ashley like-for-likes up 7% in first half but profits slip
Home and fashion retailer Laura Ashley has reported a slip in profits but a strong increase in like-for-likes in its first half.
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NewsFashion retailers hit hardest as shop prices dip in August
Shop prices fell by 1.4% year on year during August on the back of intense competition and falling commodity prices.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on shop prices, Jaeger, M&S and more
Retail news round-up on September 9, 2015: Fall in shop prices, Jaeger boss on the verge of leaving and M&S slows foreign expansion.