All articles by Alex Lawson – Page 90
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AnalysisTown centre retail to lose share, Portas study shows
The proportion of retail sales through town centres is expected to decline significantly in the next three years, as Mary Portas attempts to reverse a “crisis” situation.
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NewsFocus DIY's customers, shoppers and unsecured creditors receive nothing
Landlords, suppliers, customers and employees owed £821.1m following the collapse of Focus DIY have received nothing.
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NewsMorrisons plans 2012 expansion
Morrisons is to create 7,000 new jobs and open 25 stores in 2012 as it goes on an expansion drive.
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NewsM Savers to hit Morrisons shelves in January
Morrisons has confirmed its new M Savers value range is to launch in January.
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NewsCPI inflation falls in November
The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation has fallen during November.
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NewsPortas sets out new high street vision
Mary Portas has called for a “shift to a new, multi-functional, social high street”.
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NewsRetailers including Asda and Morrisons overturn OFT tobacco price-fixing decision
A consortium of retailers have overturned a controversial decision from the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) over tobacco price-fixing.
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NewsEssex shopping centre wins rates break
The Exchange shopping centre in Essex has won a 20% business rate reduction due to the threat to trade posed by Westfield Stratford City.
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NewsWest End takings rise during traffic-free weekend
Takings in London’s West End were at their highest of the year as a result of a traffic-free promotion designed to entice Christmas shoppers to the area.
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NewsJohn Lewis enjoys record sales
John Lewis has recorded its largest ever sales week, driven by Christmas shopping and cold weather.
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NewsIn pictures: Peter Marks drums up Christmas single
The group chief executive of The Co-operative Group and a cast of colleagues have launched a Christmas charity record in aid of Mencap.
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NewsCostcutter hits acquisition trail
Costcutter is to hit the acquisition trail and launch three new fascias in 2012.
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NewsDr Martens to open Scottish store
Dr Martens is to launch its first Scottish store in the St Enoch Centre.
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AnalysisGeoff Quinn
TM Lewin has just broken the £100m sales barrier. Its chief executive wants to add the same again through international expansion, he tells Alex Lawson.
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NewsPeacocks 'considering 200 store closures'
Value fashion group Peacocks is considering closing up to 200 stores as part of a restructuring plan.
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NewsWest End sales fall in November
Sales in London’s West End fell in November but are set to bounce back in December.
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NewsTesco director: Big Price Drop is no quick fix
Tesco has warned the market not to judge its Big Price Drop too early as it is a “medium term strategy”.
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NewsBarratts Priceless plunges into administration
Shoe specialist Barratts Priceless Group has collapsed into administration for the second time in two years.
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NewsBarratts Priceless 'nears administration'
Barratts Priceless is reportedly close to appointing administrators for the second time in two years.