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NewsJaeger chairman Peter Williams exits role after six months
Jaeger chairman Peter Williams has stepped down from the retailer because he does not “have the time required” for the role.
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NewsThorntons chief exec Jonathan Hart steps down after four years at the helm
Thorntons chief executive Jonathan Hart is stepping down from the embattled chocolatier after four years heading up the business.
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NewsBritain expects first deflation in more than 50 years
Britain is expected to fall into deflation for the first time in more than 50 years because of falling food and fuel prices.
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NewsHMV to return to ecommerce in the UK two years after its collapse
HMV is to launch an ecommerce website within weeks, which will allow shoppers to buy from it online for the first time since its collapse.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on HMV, Ocado and The Co-op
Retail news round-up on May 18, 2015: HMV weeks from digital comeback, Ocado and Co-op face shareholder backlash over pay and ex-Lush directors offload shares.
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NewsRobert Dyas appoints new chief operating officer after Bea Pearson exit
Robert Dyas has appointed a new chief operating officer after the exit of Bea Pearson less than 18 months into the role.
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NewsBoots revives annual UK staff bonus scheme after strong performance
Walgreens Boots Alliance has reinstated an annual bonus scheme for UK Boots staff after it was put on ice last year, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsNew Look boss: New owner Brait is in it for the long term
New Look’s boss has welcomed Brait and its long-term investment plan for the retailer, suggesting it is not a typical private equity firm.
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NewsInfographic: Election and unsettled weather hits John Lewis weekly footfall
Department store group John Lewis said the election and unsettled weather impacted sales the week ending May 9.
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NewsNew Look sold to South African investment group Brait in £1.9bn deal
Fashion retailer New Look has been sold to South African investment group Brait in a deal valuing the retailer at £1.9bn.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail News on New Look, Co-op and Unite
Retail news round-up on May 15, 2015: New Look acquired by Brait, Co-op offers board overhaul compromise, and Uniteseeks discussions with supermarkets over job cuts
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NewsRetail Diary: Animal antics in Hong Kong while Greggs kicks up a stink
A boar runs wild in a Hong Kong retailer, Greggs kicks up a stink to tackle homeware and House of Fraser takes over the red carpet.
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NewsThree things retailers can learn from the growth of snacks business Graze
The boss of the fast growing snacks etailer Graze says that retailers can learn from its agile delivery business and how it uses data.
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NewsBlog: An Amazon Prime service remains a pipe dream for most UK retailers
Walmart launching its own version of Amazon Prime is another instance of the etailer’s ideas being aped by rivals but few will be able to afford the proposition.
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NewsUS private equity firm TPG buys majority stake in Poundworld in £150m deal
US private equity firm TPG has bought a controlling stake in Poundworld in a deal understood to be worth as much as £150m.
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NewsAlibaba signs deal with Disney to bring Marvel merchandise to China
Alibaba’s Tmall website has signed a deal with Disney to become the first exclusive distributor of Marvel’s Age of Ultron merchandise.
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NewsZara owner Inditex hits back at £5m Brazilian employment abuse claims
Zara owner Inditex has defended itself as it faces a R$25m (£5m) fine over claims it failed to deal with employment abuses in its supply chain.
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NewsRetailers urged to tackle image crisis over employment issues
Retailers have been warned to get a grip on the growing “image problem” facing the sector’s contentious employment practices.
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NewsWalmart to trial $50 delivery service to take on Amazon Prime
Walmart is set to take on Amazon’s Prime service in the US by trialling its own cheaper unlimited shipping service for online shoppers.
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NewsBHS bolsters pre-teen offering with Claire’s Accessories partnership
BHS has signed a deal with Claire’s Accessories to trial six concessions in stores to complement its pre-teen clothing range.