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NewsConsumer confidence at highest level since 1990s, says GfK research
Consumer confidence soared in June to its highest level since the late 1990s, according to the latest figures from research company GfK.
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NewsUS grocer plans to open first fully robotic drive-through store
The first fully robotic grocery store could be poised to open in Ohio through a partnership between a not-for-profit organisation and a retail tech firm.
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NewsBarclaycard's bPay unveils contactless sticker technology
A sticker that can turn anything into a contactless payment device is among new wearable technology to be launched by Barclaycard’s bPay on July 1.
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NewsNetto becomes first German discount grocer to run loyalty scheme
Grocer Netto Marken-Discount has become the first German discount supermarket to join a loyalty scheme after signing up to the Deutschland-Card.
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NewsMidcounties Co-op reveals clutch of concessions in larger-format stores
The Co-op has unveiled a string of agreements for in-store concessions as the mutual seeks to make better use of space in its larger formats.
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NewsSofaworks may have to change name as DFS wins court battle
DFS has won a legal dispute against rival furniture business Sofaworks that could force the latter into changing its brand name.
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NewsAlibaba sells US-based marketplace 11 Main a year after launch
Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba is selling its US-based boutique marketplace 11 Main to social shopping site OpenSky just a year after its official launch.
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NewsConvenience store owners splash out £162m in fight against supermarkets
Owners of convenience stores have pumped £162m into their shops in just three months as they battle with supermarket giants to win customers.
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NewsOcado closes in on international deal as it prepares to unveil sales rise
Online grocer Ocado is closing in on a deal with an international retailer as it prepares to unveil its half-year results later this week.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Ocado, Amazon and convenience stores
Retail news round-up on June 29, 2015: Ocado closes in on international partnership, Amazon launches loans service and convenience store owners plough cash into stores.
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NewsBravissimo posts rise in full-year profits and sales
Lingerie retailer Bravissimo has revealed a boost in sales and pre-tax profits in its full-year results.
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NewsBrait completes New Look acquisition and installs new chairman
South African investment group Brait has completed its acquisition of New Look and installed its chief executive as non-executive chairman.
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NewsFamily spending power rises again as food and fuel costs continue to fall
Families had an extra £18 a week to spend in May compared with the same period last year as food and drink prices continued to fall.
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NewsTesco board grilled at AGM, but shareholder revolt fails to materialise
Tesco bosses faced a grilling at its AGM, but a shareholder revolt over directors’ pay failed to materialise after all its resolutions were passed.
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NewsTesco shows signs of recovery: What the analysts say
Tesco this morning reported a 1.3% drop in first-quarter UK like-for-likes, a lesser-than-expected decline. Here is what the analysts say.
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NewsLive Blog: Tesco bosses face shareholders at grocer’s AGM
Tesco chairman John Allan and chief executive Dave Lewis both face their first AGM since joining the grocer, after what has been a torrid year. Follow our live blog from the meeting.
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NewsDefiant Dave Lewis insists his turnaround plan is 'improving' Tesco
Tesco boss Dave Lewis has insisted the changes he has implemented are having a positive effect in his bid to turn around the grocer.
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NewsJohn Browett to join Dunelm as chief executive designate
Former Monsoon and Dixons boss John Browett is to join home specialist Dunelm, where he will take over as chief executive next year.
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NewsInfographic: Sales rise at John Lewis after Father's Day boost
Sales at John Lewis department stores rose 11.8% to £76m in the week to June 20 as all its main departments performed well.
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NewsTesco recovery programme starts to bear fruit despite sales fall
Grocery giant Tesco is beginning to feel the benefits of its recovery programme despite a further sales fall in the first quarter.