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John Lewis

John Lewis Sale puts retailer back on course

John Lewis has ended its falling sales trend with a strong week for its clearance Sale, recording sales up 5.9 per cent for the week to July 12.

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Marks and Spencer

M&S slashes men's suit to £24

Marks & Spencer slashed the price of selected men's suits yesterday to only £24 as it started its summer Sale.

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Ikea picks internal candidate to replace Hogsted

Ikea picks internal candidate to replace Hogsted

Martin Hansson will replace Peter Hogsted as retail manager of Ikea UK after DIY giant Kingfisher poached him to head its international operations.


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Jennifer Creevy

Co-op should focus on what it does best

The long-awaited Co-op-Somerfield deal was finally completed this week with little pomp and ceremony.

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Medicine man

Medicine man

With his passion for organic produce, Jonathan Hook was the natural choice to head Neal's Yard Remedies. He tells Jennifer Creevy why the retailer has a strong future