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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco's digital screen, food promotion and the plastic bag charge
Retail news round-up on July 16, 2014: Tesco introduces screen technology, Charge for bags may be increased, NFU slams Tesco.
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NewsInflation records sharp increase to 1.9% in June
Inflation has jumped sharply to 1.9% in the year to June from 1.5% in May, driven by clothing price rises.
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NewsFashion price tracker: Weekly womenswear data
Keep track of womenswear retailers’ average online price per item and percentage of products on markdown, from the week ending July 11.
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NewsSainsbury's names first two Netto stores in Leeds and Manchester
Sainsbury’s has named its first two Netto locations. They will be in Moortown, Leeds, and Heaton Park in Manchester.
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NewsMatthew Hancock handed retail brief amid cabinet reshuffle
Matt Hancock has been given the retail brief at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) amid the cabinet reshuffle.
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NewsMcColl's launches loyalty scheme to drive sales and CRM
Convenience retailer McColl’s has launched a loyalty scheme to boost sales and drive its understanding of shopping habits.
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NewsWhite Stuff appoints Practicology boss Martin Newman as non-executive director
White Stuff has appointed Practicology chief executive Martin Newman as a non-executive director with effect from September 1.
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NewsEBay partners Sotheby's for high-end auction section on website
EBay has partnered with auction house Sotheby’s where it will broadcast live New York auctions on a new section on its website.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on June retail sales figures and Iceland Foods
Retail news round-up on July 15, 2014: UK retail spending up 0.6% in June and Iceland Foods completes £950m debt refinancing deal.
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NewsRetail sales growth lowest in three years as interest rate rise looms
UK retail sales in June experienced the lowest total growth rate in three years as consumers prepared for an expected interest rate hike.
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NewsOnline retail sales suffer biggest decline in six years
Online retail sales suffered in June, triggered by uncertainty around interest rates and the higher temperatures encouraging people to go outdoors.
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NewsAlliance Boots renews skin ageing research partnership
Alliance Boots has renewed its partnership with the University of Manchester as part of its skincare research to create its flagship No7 serums.
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NewsKiddicare acquired by investment firm Endless for £2m
Investment firm Endless has acquired online maternity specialist Kiddicare from Morrisons for £2m, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMap: Sports Direct's international store footprint as it plans Australian launch
Sports Direct aims to launch into Australia and New Zealand with four flagship stores later this year. But Sports Direct already has a well-established overseas network. Discover its store footprint below.
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NewsInfographic: Shopping habits reveal a more ‘considered consumer’
Research by shopping centre owner Hammerson and retail research firm Conlumino, shows consumers’ browsing time has almost doubled since 2003.
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NewsConviviality posts surging full-year profits as it eyes 'strong' future growth
Bargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail has posted surging full-year profits despite a fall in sales due to store closures.
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NewsSports Direct partners with MySale to launch in Australia and New Zealand
Sports Direct is set to launch down under as part of a deal with Australian online fashion marketplace MySale.
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NewsShoppers take more than three days to purchase items in multichannel era
Technology has increased the time it takes shoppers to make a purchase ten-fold, making the shopping experience more important than ever.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on House of Fraser, Net-a-Porter, Co-op Pharmacies and more
Retail news round-up on July 14, 2014: House of Fraser creates new head of SEO role, Net-a-Porter accused of not paying enough tax, Bestway boss to become preferred bidder for Co-op Pharmacies and more
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NewsJohn Lewis Partnership Sir Charlie Mayfield awarded honorary degree
John Lewis Partnership chairman Sir Charlie Mayfield has been awarded an honorary degree of doctor of science from the University of Reading.