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NewsRetail Diary: Harrods wings it with pop-up and Apple pain for Sainsbury’s
Bruce Dickinson’s jets take flight at Harrods, Sainsbury’s staff experience Apple pain and why diamonds are not Bloomingdale’s best friend.
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NewsTesco yoghurt to be made from British milk after meeting with farmers
Tesco’s own-brand yoghurt will soon be made from British milk following a “constructive” meeting with representatives from farmers unions.
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NewsBRC warns Government over cost to industry of apprenticeship levy
Retail industry leaders have urged ministers to work with the sector to minimise the financial impact of its planned apprenticeship levy.
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NewsData: The top 30 retailers by store openings in 2015
A ranking of retailers by store openings reveals that the symbol groups dominate, while the popularity of c-stores shows no sign of abating.
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NewsInfographic: Waitrose receives Bake Off boost as John Lewis hit by weather
Waitrose sales were boosted by the Great British Bake Off while John Lewis recorded a sales dip during the week ending August 15.
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NewsThree quarters of consumers willing to pay more for milk
More than three quarters of consumers would pay more for milk so farmers received a “fair” price, according to an ICM poll for Retail Week.
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NewsAlistair McGeorge quits Australian discount retailer Big W
Alistair McGeorge, a former UK retail executive, has resigned as boss of Big W due to “health reasons” amid a complaint about his behaviour.
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NewsTesco abandons online wine club sparking dismay among users
Tesco is poised to close its online wine club, Tesco Wine Community, and plans to slim down its in-store range.
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NewsPet Supermarket owner MedicAnimal saved from administration
Pet product etailers MedicAnimal and Pet Supermarket have been saved from administration after being bought by Forward Dimension Capital.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Big W and Liberty
Retail news round-up on August 21, 2015: Liberty’s new fashion buying director, Big W boss quits and Tesco’s online wine club shut
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NewsFat Face boss on how board reshuffle paved way for online and US growth
Fat Face boss Anthony Thompson has revealed how a board restructure has set the business up for US expansion and online growth.
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NewsAndy Murray invests in 3D virtual reality shops firm Trillenium
Andy Murray has invested in a firm that creates 3D virtual reality shops, in addition to a fund that backs ecommerce companies.
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NewsRetail sales rise in July but expert warns that could be 'as good as it gets'
Retail sales jumped 4.2% in July as shoppers snapped up electrical appliances, furniture and household goods, according to data revealed today.
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NewsFat Face EBITDA falls as retailer plots expansion into the US
Fat Face said its full-year EBITDA dropped 7.1% to £36.5m because of increased investment and “unseasonably warm weather” in its second quarter.
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NewsThe Fragrance Shop records profits and sales jump as expansion continues
The Fragrance Shop has recorded a surge in sales and profits during the year as it continues its aggressive expansion plans.
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NewsMorrisons faces multimillion pound write-down on convenience store deal
Morrisons faces a multimillion pound bill due to a write-down from the offloading of its 150 c-stores to investment firm Greybull Capital.
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NewsWHSmith reveals travel business is booming as passenger numbers increase
WHSmith has revealed its travel business has delivered a strong performance in its second half after a growth in passenger numbers.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Budgens, Debenhams and Ultimo
Retail news round-up on August 20, 2015: Budgens’ successful overhaul, Savannah Miller joins Debenhams and Michelle Mone leaves Ultimo
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NewsTK Maxx owner lifts full-year outlook after strong second quarter
TJX Companies, the owner of TK Maxx and HomeSense, has raised its full-year outlook after a strong performance in the second quarter.
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NewsAmazon expected to launch Argos-style click-and-collect service
Amazon is expected to launch an Argos-style click-and-collect service called Amazon Flex after preparations for a pilot were spotted in Seattle.