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M&S latest retailer to slow down store expansion
Marks & Spencer has become the latest retailer to switch the lights to amber on UK store expansion plans as punishing trading conditions persist and multichannel retail grows.
In pictures: PayPal Etail Awards 2012 winners revealed
The winners of the Retail Week and Drapers PayPal Etail Awards 2012 were announced at a ceremony in London last night.
Dixons extends £300m credit facility
Electricals giant Dixons has extended a £300m revolving credit facility for two years.
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Mamas & Papas to sell product on Amazon and Tesco sites
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Charlie Mayfield: We need to focus on capability
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Calver: ''Give me three years to turn around Mothercare"
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Etailers race to react to new EU cookies law
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Moss Bros store refits boost like-for-likes
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Asda predicts consumers will stick to tight budgets
Food: Grocers & Supermarkets
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Charlie Mayfield: We need to focus on capability
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M&S latest retailer to slow down store expansion
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Mamas & Papas to sell product on Amazon and Tesco sites
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Mastercard loses appeal against card transaction charges
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Tesco revamps ready meal range
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Asda predicts consumers will stick to tight budgets
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Sainsbury's reprimanded after Asda complaint
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M&S faces staff revolt after bonus slash
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Ocado expects 13% second quarter sales uplift
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Inflation falls to lowest level in two years
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Tesco and Morrisons lose share in competitive market
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Aldi and Lidl branded 'irritants' to major grocers
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Tesco chief executive Clarke forfeits bonus
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M&S presses button on new phase of store revamps as profits fall
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Footfall drops 2% in first quarter
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Asda reports 'gloomy' shopper sentiment
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Updated company profile: Greggs
Sales at Greggs surpassed the £700m mark in 2011, bolstered by the ongoing opening programme, while profitability has benefitted from investments in the infrastructure.
M&S is keeping pace, but it’s time to start setting it
There was a workmanlike feel to Marks & Spencer’s results this week.
Nick Bubb's verdict: Mothercare - can a new broom sweep clean?
New chief executives of troubled companies always enjoy a brief honeymoon period, when they can enthusiastically set out their “three year turnaround plan” and implicitly rubbish everything their predecessors have done.
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Profile: Stefano Pessina, executive chairman, Alliance Boots
As Alliance Boots defies the difficult economic climate, its executive chairman shrugs off criticism of its tax affairs.
JJB Sports: Back in the game and hungry to win
With a new store format and fresh vigour, JJB Sports could potentially perform a remarkable turnaround.
Retail theft: Who is targeting you?
Retail criminals can range from teenage shoplifters to sophisticated in-house fraudsters. Sarah Butler explores how retailers can protect themselves.
