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NewsVideo: JD Williams debuts new TV advert with Lorraine Kelly
Lorraine Kelly is set to debut in her first TV ad today for JD Williams as chief executive of owner N Brown Angela Spindler revamps the mature brand.
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NewsInfographic: Back-to-school and cooler weather boosts John Lewis sales
Families shopping for the start of the new school term and the cooler weather boosted sales across John Lewis and Waitrose stores last week.
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NewsLaura Ashley posts rise in first-half profits as momentum gathers in second half
Laura Ashley’s profits and sales jumped in its first-half driven by international and online as momentum gathers in its second half.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Selfridges, eBay and Laura Ashley
Retail news round-up on September 5, 2014: Selfridges opens first cinema in store, eBay hit with a technical hitch and Laura Ashley reveals profits and sales up in first half
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NewsLidl boss Ronny Gottschlich revs up to overtake the competition
Lidl’s UK managing director Ronny Gottschlich takes his competitive edge out of store and onto the race track at the Lidl Olympics.
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NewsHorse meat review cautions retailers from buying food lower than market value
The report into the horse meat scandal urges retailers not to buy food at lower than the market price for fear it could “impact the integrity of the food industry”.
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NewsChancellor George Osborne hails Screwfix as 'great British success story'
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osbone has credited Screwfix as “a great British success story” after the retailer said it would create 900 new jobs in 2015.
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NewsInfographic: Fashion price tracker – online womenswear data
Fashion price data from the week ending September 03, 2014: The average online price per item and percentage of products on markdown from the top womenswear retailers.
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NewsMoody's reviews Phones 4U's credit rating after Vodafone deal ends
Moody’s has placed Phones 4U’s credit rating under review after the retailer revealed its network agreement with Vodafone would not be renewed.
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NewsSamsung to roll out virtual reality headset in UK this year
Samsung has teamed up with Facebook-owned Oculus to create a virtual reality headset that will be commercially available in the UK later this year.
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NewsFormer Hobbycraft boss Chris Crombie unveils flagship C-Crafts store
Arts and crafts retailer C-Crafts, which was founded by former Hobbycraft chief executive Chris Crombie, is opening a flagship store near Warrington.
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NewsCo-operative Group names Richard Pennycook chief executive on permanent basis
The Co-operative Group named Richard Pennycook as chief executive on a permanent basis as it issued half-year results.
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NewsSuperGroup sales on improving trend after falling 3.7% in first quarter
Fashion retailer SuperGroup has posted a first-quarter like-for-like sales fall but performance has improved since.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Marks & Spencer, Amazon and JD Williams
Retail news round-up on September 5, 2014: M&S will not rebrand Isis range, Amazon chief financial officer to retire and JD Williams launches first TV ad campaign
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NewsFootwear gets fishy with Tokyo Otaku Mode’s sushi socks
Keeping your socks in pairs has never been more appealing than with Tokyo Otaku Mode’s socks that look like sushi when rolled up.
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NewsHouse of Fraser's new Chinese owner to invest £150m in revamps
House of Fraser’s new Chinese owner is planning a £150m cash injection to revamp its department stores and propel its online growth.
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NewsMarks & Spencer unveils new fashion TV ad showcasing more clothing than ever before
Marks & Spencer debuts its new fashion advert tonight, showcasing more clothing on TV than ever before.
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NewsIn pictures: Jaeger unveils new-look store on Chelsea's King's Road
Jaeger has revamped its King’s Road store, revealing a more digitally-led refit that uses beacons in its window mannequins to connect with customers via their smartphones.
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NewsShopping on mobile devices overtakes desktop for first time
Shopping on mobile phones and tablets has overtaken desktop retail traffic for the first time, in a landmark shift in consumer habits.
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NewsDixons Carphone poised to enter FTSE 100 following merger
Dixons Carphone is poised to enter the FTSE 100 index after being formed last month through the merger of Dixons Retail and Carphone Warehouse.