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NewsBooths promotes Chris Dee to chief executive role ahead of expansion
Booths has promoted its chief operating officer Chris Dee to chief executive ahead of the “largest and most ambitious expansion” in its history.
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NewsTesco faces investigation by Groceries Code Adjudicator
Industry watchdog the Groceries Code Adjudicator has become the latest body to launch an investigation into supermarket giant Tesco.
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NewsAsda’s Ibbotson to take up Walmart innovation role in the US
Asda chief operating offer Mark Ibbotson is to join parent company Walmart’s flagship business in the US, where he will steer innovation.
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NewsAldi targets 70 new stores this year and seeks 5,000 more staff
Discount grocer Aldi aims to open 70 stores and hire an additional 5,000 staff this year as it continues its offensive against the big grocers.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Aldi, Stefano Pessina, Scottish retail sales and Morrisons
Retail news round-up on February 5, 2015: Aldi to open 70 stores this year, Vince Cable criticises Pessina, Scottish retail sales rise, Morrisons denies profiting from cut-price milk
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NewsLord Stuart Rose and Sir Charles Dunstone warn against EU exit
Top retailers spoke out this week on the case to remain in the EU as the industry’s involvement in the political debate widened ahead of the general election.
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NewsAo.com boss John Roberts: 'Black Friday was big surprise to everyone'
Black Friday was a “big surprise to everyone” and retailers who claim it went perfectly are “either lying or had a crap Christmas”, Ao.com boss John Roberts has said.
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NewsStaples set to acquire rival Office Depot in a $6.3bn deal
US office supply and stationery retailer Staples is set to buy rival Office Depot in a cash and stock deal valued at $6.3bn (£4.13bn).
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NewsMacy's to acquire luxury beauty retailer Bluemercury for $210m
US department store Macy’s has agreed to buy luxury beauty retailer Bluemercury for $210m (£138m) in cash as it seeks to broaden its offer.
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NewsCo-operation could create new purpose for BHS, argues former M&S boss Rose
Former Marks & Spencer boss Lord Stuart Rose believes that co-operation between retailers could create new opportunity for BHS, which is being sold by Sir Philip Green.
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NewsLord Rose on Labour row: ‘Let’s air the policies and have a good debate’
Lord Rose argues Labour should stop personal attacks on Boots boss Stefano Pessina and instead focus on a debate around policies.
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NewsTopshop closes five stores in Japan but plans to maintain presence there
Topshop has closed its five stores in Japan but has insisted there are “no plans to pull out of this key international territory”.
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B&M investor raises £384m as it slashes stake in bargain retailer
US private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice has reduced its shareholding in bargain retailer B&M, selling a 12% stake and raising £384m.
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NewsFood prices plunge at steepest rate in eight years amid discounting war
Food prices plunged at the quickest rate in eight years last month as supermarkets continued their discounting war.
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NewsTopshop poaches design chief Jacqui Markham back from Asos
Topshop has appointed Asos womenswear design director Jacqui Markham to the newly created role of global design director.
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NewsSports Direct faces potential £10m bill from zero-hour legal challenge
Sports Direct is facing a legal challenge for up to £10m from almost 300 workers on zero-hour contracts who were excluded from its bonus scheme.
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NewsBargain Booze owner Conviviality buys 37 GT News convenience stores
Off-license group Conviviality Retail has splashed out £6m to expand its convenience store portfolio after acquiring GT News.
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NewsTesco IT boss Mike McNamara departs for US retailer Target
Tesco’s global IT chief Mike McNamara is leaving the grocer to join Target as the US retailer’s executive vice-president and CIO.
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NewsVacant shop rates reveal England's North-South retail divide
There are twice as many empty shops in towns and cities in the North of England than there are in the South, according to new figures.
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NewsBreakfast Briefing: Retail news on food prices, Tesco, Sports Direct and more
Retail news round-up on February 4, 2015: food prices fall in January, Target poaches Tesco CIO, Sports Direct hit by bonus claim, Allan Leighton could donate Co-op pay and Ao boss on Black Friday