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NewsCard Factory first-quarter sales climb 7.5% as new stores drive trade
Card Factory has reported that its first-quarter sales rose 7.5%, helped by the roll-out of new stores and online growth.
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NewsArgos opens first two digital stores in Sainsbury's to reach new shoppers
Argos has opened its first two digital stores in Sainsbury’s supermarkets today in North Cheam, Surrey, and Nantwich, Cheshire.
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NewsTiger continues rapid expansion as parent Zebra's profits soar
Zebra, the owner of value retailer Tiger, recorded a 68% jump in pre-tax profits to 196m krone (£18.6m), driven by rapid expansion.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Apple, Mothercare and inflation
Retail news round-up on May 27, 2015: Apple creates new chief designer role, Mothercare branches to be refurbished and inflation expectations fall.
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NewsConsumer confidence reaches nine-year high, says Nielsen
Consumer confidence in the UK has risen to its highest level for nine years, according to the latest Nielsen figures.
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NewsFamily spending power boosted as food and fuel costs fall
Families had an extra £17 a week in their pockets in April compared with last year thanks to falling food, fuel and utility costs.
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NewsGovernment bans exclusivity clauses in zero-hours contracts
Rules banning exclusivity clauses in zero-hours contracts came into force today, so retailers can no longer stop staff working for other employers.
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NewsRetail sales volumes surge in May as growth expectations hit 27-year high
British retail sales are “bounding ahead” as expectations for sales next month hit their highest level for 27 years, according to the CBI.
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NewsOnline retail giant Amazon starts paying corporation tax in the UK
Amazon has started paying corporation tax in Britain rather than Luxembourg after it came under fire for avoiding tax.
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NewsCampaigners call for UK supermarkets to donate food waste to charity
More than 100,000 people across the UK have called on supermarkets to give their food waste to charity after similar laws were passed in France.
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NewsBank holiday footfall boost for high street but retail parks suffer
Britain’s high streets fought back against retail parks and shopping centres over the weekend as seaside visitors boosted footfall.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on Amazon, New Look and Bank Holiday footfall
Retail news round-up on May 26, 2015: Amazon will pay corporation tax in the UK, New Look chairman Paul Mason poised to quit and high streets get footfall boost over bank holiday weekend.
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NewsFat Face's Simon Ratcliffe: 'HR is the missing link in the supply chain'
Fat Face head of supply chain Simon Ratcliffe has argued HR is the missing link that is holding back supply chains across the retail industry.
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NewsEBay Germany prepares to launch Amazon Prime-style membership
The German branch of eBay is preparing to unveil a loyalty programme that will take on Amazon’s Prime membership scheme.
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NewsRetail Diary: Homebase finds a fan while Iceland calls a doctor
Homebase gets Monty Don’s approval at the Chelsea Flower Show, Budgens is named top of the top-ups and drunk phone users become ‘appy shoppers.
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NewsGoogle to allow consumers to buy products via YouTube ads
Google will allow consumers to buy products from within video ads on YouTube by adding a ‘click-to-shop’ feature.
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NewsSainsbury's boss Coupe faces three week wait for judgement on Egypt case
Sainsbury’s boss Mike Coupe faces another three week-wait to find out the result of his appeal against a prison sentence in Egypt.
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NewsHema finance chief quits after 'disappointing' €190m full-year loss
Dutch retail giant Hema has posted full-year losses, prompting the departure of its chief financial officer Ad Walter.
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NewsSupermarkets accused of more 'dodgy special offers' by Which?
Supermarkets have been accused of offering more “misleading” price deals, less than a month after Which? lodged a super-complaint against grocers.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales rise after 'healthy' performance
Sales at John Lewis edged up last week driven by “healthy” performance in its ecommerce operation and homewares division.