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Multichannel powers 12% rise in weekly sales at John Lewis
Department store chain John Lewis posted a sales rise of 12.2% to £57.8m last week, driven by a strong online and fashion performance.
Morrisons considers online food launch
New Morrisons boss Dalton Philips is expected to signal a move into selling food online when he unveils elements of his strategy for the grocer at next week’s interim results.
Maplin owners consider sale
Maplin Electronics could be put up for sale with a price tag of around £400m.
Gap sales flat in August
US fashion giant Gap said that total sales and like-for-like sales were flat in August with “mixed” results across its fascias.
Asda’s George poaches top Marks & Spencer executive
Asda-owned fashion business George has poached top Marks & Spencer executive Nick Jones to be its merchandising, supply and sourcing director.
Snow+Rock snaps up Runners Need
Outdoor specialist Snow+Rock has bought running specialist Runners Need for an undisclosed sum.
Mountain Warehouse deal values store group at £50m
Private equity firm LDC acquires stake in fast-growing outdoor gear specialist
World Cup boosts Dixons sales
Electricals group Dixons Retail, owner of the Currys and PC World chains, has reported a good start to the year helped by the World Cup and demand for iPads.
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Ecommerce debut for Polo Ralph Lauren
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Promotions at a high as Co-op profits rise
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Hugo Boss guns for more stores after strong year
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Conversion rates jump 20% on new Blacks site
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TK Maxx plots marketing blitz to turn round disappointing sales
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Signet delivers strong second-quarter results
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Guess plans London openings for kidswear and sub-brand stores
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Primark set to open Edinburgh flagship
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Zara ready to take a slice of UK online market with site launch
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Superdrug signs up Gavin & Stacey star Joanna Page to front ads
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Shortage of gift vouchers hits John Lewis sales
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Sound results predicted at Debenhams
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Benetton styles shoppers for mock ad at flagship relaunch
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Private sales site Cocosa refreshes to keep ahead
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New Poundworld stores help sales to rocket 40%
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Kate Moss’s last Topshop collection
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Home Retail and Game expected FTSE casualties
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Sector fears cause general retailers to be downgraded
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Melvita to open first UK store in Covent Garden
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Tesco denies claims it let town centre decline to secure regeneration plans
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