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NewsTed Baker reports 17.9% uplift in group sales
Ted Baker has reported a 17.9% increase in group sales for the 19-week period to June 7.
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NewsFashion drives retail sales growth in May but food takes a hit
Clothing underpinned sales in May, resulting in a 0.5% like-for-like uptick on a year earlier, according to the BRC KPMG Retail Sales Monitor.
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NewsCo-op price cuts and quality improvements prompt rise in sales of core lines
Lower prices and improved quality have driven an uplift in sales of staple lines at the embattled Co-op’s food stores.
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NewsUK retail websites missing out on £1bn advertising revenues
British online retailers are could earn upwards of an additional £1bn if they sold advertising space on their own websites.
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AnalysisPeople: Will Sainsbury's succession plan work as Coupe gears up to lead?
Succession planning can be make or break for retailers - as Sainsbury’s gears up for change at the top, will its new leaders be good enough?
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Walmart and John Lewis
Retail news round-up on June 10, 2014: Walmart brings in new dotcom CEO, Start-ups compete for opportunity to become John Lewis suppliers.
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NewsTesco launches current accounts in drive for loyalty
Tesco has today launched its first current account as it seeks further ways to keep its customers loyal.
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NewsFormer Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy 'disappointed' with the grocer's performance
Tesco’s former chief executive Sir Terry Leahy has said he is “very disappointed” with the grocery giant’s performance.
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NewsHolland & Barrett posts 'extremely strong' full-year performance
Holland & Barrett has posted an “extremely strong” performance after profits and sales increased last year.
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OpinionComment: Sainsbury's online clothing pilot should click with its customers
Sainsbury’s decision to pilot clothing online is as a long-awaited move by the grocer.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Former Baugur boss Jon Asgeir Johannesson eyes UK return
One of retail’s most colourful and controversial figures Jon Asgeir Johannesson is plotting his return to the UK retail after his fraud acquittal.
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NewsFormer Argos chief architect joins start-up hub Haatch
Martin Cooke, former group chief architect at Home Retail Group, has joined digital investment and startup incubator Haatch.
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OpinionComment: What does the Queen’s Speech mean for zero-hours contracts in retail?
Last week’s Queen’s Speech delivered a number of assurances in the employment arena, including a review of the use of zero hour contracts by businesses.
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AnalysisInnovation watch: Cairo Kidzania – the centre where kids can try different jobs and earn 'money'
Part theme park, part learning centre, Kidzania encourages children to explore and dream about future careers with the help of national and international brands.
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AnalysisAnalysis: French grocers' tactics in the price war across the Channel
French retailer Auchan’s hypermarket managing director for its home market, Vincent Mignot, has called a freeze on all investments and store expansion to fund a major price-cutting campaign.
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OpinionComment: A window on the World Cup or a summer of love?
So far, and there are a few days left, retailers have not made a big noise about the World Cup and with good reason.
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NewsSports Direct unveils plans for new bonus scheme to reward founder Mike Ashley
Sports Direct has scheduled a shareholder meeting to try to win backing for a new bonus scheme to reward founder Mike Ashley.
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NewsSainsbury's set to launch online fashion pilot
Sainsbury’s is to step up its clothing offer as it prepares to trial selling fashion online.
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NewsBillionaire Christo Wiese sets up shell company to launch UK retail takeovers
South African billionaire Christo Wiese has set up a British shell company as he is poised to launch a series of retail takeovers, it is understood.
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GalleryStore gallery: Spar and Eat 17 – convenience store and restaurant combined
London’s Walthamstow Central is the home of Spar and Eat 17, a new and unique combination of convenience store and restaurant.