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NewsConviviality's bid to acquire drinks supplier Matthew Clark edges closer
Conviviality Retail’s acquisition of drinks wholesaler Matthew Clark has moved a step closer after beating off interest from any rival bidders.
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NewsWalmart-backed mobile payment platform CurrentC could postpone roll-out
CurrentC, a mobile payment platform backed by retailers including Walmart and Target could delay its US roll-out until next year.
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NewsKiddicare founder’s digital venture receives $1.2m in funding
Elevaate, the retail venture co-owned by Kiddicare founder Scott Weavers-Wright, has won a $1.2m (£770,000) investment from Notion Capital.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales slip due to Tube strike, Waitrose sales up after Ashes success
John Lewis sales slipped last week as the Tube strike hit demand, while the Ashes drove a strong performance at Waitrose.
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NewsWaterstones to open Tottenham Court Road flagship in October
Waterstones is to open a 7,000 sq ft flagship store on London’s Tottenham Court Road in October.
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NewsAsda vows to pay milk supplier more as it aims to help farmers
Asda will up the amount it pays its milk supplier as the retailer aims to act “in the best interests of farmers and customers”.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Asda and Alibaba
Retail news round-up on August 14, 2015: Asda commits to pay more for its milk supplies and Alibaba posts a 28% rise in quarterly revenues.
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NewsAmerican Apparel warns investors it is running out of money
American Apparel warned its investors last night that it urgently needs to raise money or find new financing in order to keep operating.
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NewsConviviality steps up store expansion drive with new franchisee campaign
Bargain Booze and Wine Rack owner Conviviality Retail is stepping up its bid to recruit new franchisees by offering free shop refits.
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NewsBoots to stop requesting boarding passes at its airport stores
Boots has stopped asking shoppers to show boarding passes at airport stores after retailers came under fire not passing VAT savings on to customers.
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NewsZalando increases revenue guidance as it attracts more customers
Zalando has recorded a huge surge in revenues for the first half of the year and raised its revenue guidance for the rest of the year.
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NewsSainsbury's launches Tu clothing website to open up range nationwide
Sainsbury’s has launched a standalone website for its Tu clothing brand, making the range available to customers across the country.
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NewsVince Cable concerns emerge over opaque insolvency probe rules
The Former Secretary of State for Business believes it is too hard to pursue legal action against directors of insolvent companies deemed unfit.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Sainsbury's, Macy’s and TK Maxx
Retail news round-up on August 13, 2015: Sainsbury’s launches clothing website and Macy’s plots ecommerce trial in China.
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NewsBoots to review airport VAT practice as Government pressure mounts
Boots is reviewing its airport VAT policy after retailers were warned they may face a parliamentary investigation over tax relief.
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NewsFerrero's £112m Thorntons takeover all-but complete as shareholding hits 90%
Ferrero has all-but completed its £112m takeover of chocolatier Thorntons, subject to approval from the European Commission.
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NewsDebenhams womenswear trading director Pam Bartley steps down
Debenhams womenswear trading director Pam Bartley is to leave the department store group this month after 19 years at the retailer.
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NewsTwitter debate: The state of retail discussed as the 'golden quarter' approaches
Following the results of July’s Retail Sales Monitor, Retail Week took to Twitter to discuss the state of retail ahead of the golden quarter.
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NewsScS hails "improved" fourth-quarter trading and finance boss Turnbull exits
Furniture retailer ScS has hailed “improved” trading and revealed its chief financial officer Ron Turnbull is stepping down.
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NewsMarks & Spencer parts ways with womenswear boss Frances Russell
Marks & Spencer’s womenswear boss Frances Russell has left the retailer as it continues to re-shape its senior management team.