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NewsWilko plans 100 new stores as it posts flat full-year profits
Wilko has unveiled plans to open 100 new stores in the next five years as it posted flat full year profits.
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NewsPeter Andre to front new Iceland TV campaign
Pop singer and TV presenter Peter Andre is to be the new face of Iceland, the retailer has confirmed.
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NewsCath Kidston to launch celebrity-endorsed handbag campaign
Cath Kidston is poised to unveil a celebrity campaign to promote a new tote-style handbag, which the retailer expects to be its biggest-selling product of 2014.
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NewsMamas & Papas vies to reduce store costs with CVA
Troubled nursery retailer Mamas & Papas is vying to reduce store costs via a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) and is in discussions with landlords of 60 of its stores.
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NewsNeed to know: The opticians market as John Lewis plans to enter
With news that John Lewis is preparing to enter the opticians market by trialling two stores, what competition will it face?
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NewsHobbs' unpopular product changes lead to spiralling losses
The unpopular changes Hobbs made to last autumn’s collection led to losses spiralling in its full year, but it feels confident its product “refocus” will improve performance.
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NewsAmazon gears up for drone delivery trial in India
Online giant Amazon is poised to debut its drone delivery service in India, with trials set to take place in Mumbai and Bangalore.
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NewsLidl makes play for value fashion market with new clothing range
Lidl is launching a new fashion range, taking on value clothing giants such as Primark and George at Asda.
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NewsEtailer Boohoo awards warehouse staff a 12% pay rise
Etailer Boohoo has awarded staff at its distribution centre a 12% pay rise in an effort to help improve employee engagement.
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NewsDFS acquires furniture brand Dwell to attract 'young urban shoppers'
Sofa giant DFS has acquired furniture retailer Dwell in full to attract “younger, more urban customers” who it hasn’t traditionally targeted.
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NewsEtailer Zalando launches flash Sales site Zalando Lounge in the UK
German etail giant Zalando has launched its flash Sales site in the UK offering customers discounts of up to 75% on 2,500 brands.
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NewsTesco-backed Harris + Hoole to close loss-making stores as it plans airport shop
Tesco-backed coffee shop Harris + Hoole is to close a raft of unprofitable London stores as it launches its first airport shop.
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NewsSales and profits jump at Superdrug's sister firm Savers
Savers has posted a jump in sales and profits as it plans to open more stores, taking advantage of consumer appetite for discount retailers.
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NewsJohn Lewis eyes move into opticians market
John Lewis is eyeing a launch into spectacles with the trial of an opticians in its Westfield Stratford and Cardiff stores.
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NewsBathrooms.com shows it has a suite tooth with recent partnership
Bathroom specialist etailer Bathrooms.com has teamed up with Choccywoccydoodah for their campaign poking fun at online searches for ‘bathroom sweets’.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Shop Direct, Harris + Hoole and inflation
Retail news round-up on August 20, 2014: Shop Direct to release transactional apps; British inflation down and Harris + Hoole close coffee shops.
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All Saints makes Asian debut with South Korean concession
All Saints has launched in Asia with the opening of a concession in department store Shinsegae Centum in Seoul, South Korea.
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NewsMorrisons replaces 'I'm cheaper' strapline with EDLP stance
Morrisons has replaced its ‘I’m cheaper’ strapline, four months after introducing it, with an everyday low price stance.
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NewsHome Retail Group makes two new hires for own brand drive
Argos and Homebase owner Home Retail Group has made two key appointments as part of an ongoing drive to grow own brand sales.
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NewsVideo: Karen Millen launches teaser campaign around its 'mystery star'
Karen Millen has launched a teaser campaign for its autumn 2014 range creating suspense around which mystery star will front it.