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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales rise 8.1% as shoppers snap up Sale bargains
John Lewis sales rose 8.1% to £87.27m in the week to June 28 as customers snapped up bargains in its clearance Sale.
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NewsSports Direct shareholders plan AGM protest over Mike Ashley's bonus
Sports Direct shareholders are expected to vote against the re-election of the chairman Keith Hellawell and other board members at September’s AGM in protest at Mike Ashley’s bonus.
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NewsMorrisons rolls out updated cafe format to new and existing stores
Morrisons launched a new cafe concept in its Crawley store this week, which will be rolled out to a number of its shops.
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NewsSuperdrug returns to profit but sales slip amid fierce competition
Superdrug has returned to profit but experienced a sales slip due to reduced high street footfall and fierce competition.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Amazon, Sports Direct and John Lewis
Retail news round-up on July 4, 2014: Brussels looks into Amazon’s tax, Sports Direct shareholders to vote against board members, John Lewis promotes communications head
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NewsFashion etailer Zalando is ready to weather the British summer
Fashion etailer Zalando has recruited a weatherman to keep its seasonal offerings weather appropriate in the changeable British climate.
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NewsCath Kidston international sales poised to outstrip UK
The British retailer predicts its overseas sales will overtake the UK this year as it prepares to open more stores in Asia and the Middle East.
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NewsPoundland to launch transactional website before end of year
Single price point retailer Poundland plans to launch its transactional website before the end of the year.
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NewsAsda unveils radical restructure: 1,360 redundancies, 5,670 new roles created
Asda has pushed the button on proposals to “radically” restructure its store management teams that are likely to result in 1,360 redundancies.
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News1,000 Argos distribution centre workers prepare for 24-hour strike action
1,000 Argos distribution centre workers are to strike tomorrow over a change to their contracts that requires more flexible hours.
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NewsDrapers and Retail Week PayPal Etail Awards 2014 winners revealed
Ao.com, House of Fraser and Very took home the top gongs last night at the 2014 Drapers and Retail Week PayPal Etail Awards.
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NewsThorntons expects to hit profit targets as it agrees refinancing
Chocolatier Thorntons remains confident it will hit its profit targets for the year as it unveils a new refinancing agreement.
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NewsArgos extends eBay tie-up to more sellers and 650 shops
Argos has extended its eBay click-and-collect offer to a wider product range and more stores.
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NewsPoundland reveals rising sales and profits in maiden results update
Value retailer Poundland has reported rising full-year sales and profits in its maiden prelim update since floating in March.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury's and Mothercare
Retail news round-up on July 3, 2014:M&S and Sainsbury’s face investor revolt over pay policies in boardroom, Mothercare recalls two sizes of luxury cot mattresses
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NewsHopes for La Senza sale fade in wake of second collapse in two years
Lingerie business La Senza is increasingly unlikely to be sold in its entirety as retailers look to snap up its best stores.
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NewsRough Trade picks Nottingham for first regional store
Rough Trade will expand its UK presence beyond London with the opening of stores, the first of which is scheduled for Nottingham this autumn.
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NewsMothercare: Destination Maternity bid "significantly undervalues" the business
Mothercare said that it rejected US retailer Destination Maternity’s offer for the company as it “significantly undervalued” the business.
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NewsSports Direct investors vote in favour of Mike Ashley's bonus
Sports Direct investors have voted in favour of rewarding owner Mike Ashley with a bonus through a new share scheme.
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NewsLabour unveils plans to devolve business rates to city and county authorities
Labour is proposing plans for business rates revenue to be handed to city and county authorities as part of a £30bn economic devolution.