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NewsRough Trade at 'critical stage of growth' as it unveils strong Q1
Rough Trade is at “critical stage of growth” as it prepares to open its first overseas store in New York and records strong start to the year.
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OpinionComment: Which stores are offering true convenience retailing?
There remains a huge gulf between genuinely operating a convenience store and running a small version of a big supermarket.
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NewsSuperGroup to open new fulfilment centre to keep apace with growing sales
Superdry owner SuperGroup has unveiled plans to improve its fulfilment capabilities with a new £5m distribution centre to cater for its multichannel sales.
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OpinionComment: Marks & Spencer has lost touch with Middle England
Marks & Spencer, along with a number of other stalwart high street brands, has had a tough time recently.
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AnalysisCharles Tyrwhitt profits up 5% after focus on formalwear
Men’s tailoring retailer Charles Tyrwhitt operating profit grew 5% to £7.6m in the year to July 28, 2012.
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NewsBRC welcomes ‘sensible’ 12p increase in national minimum wage
The Government has revealed that the national minimum wage is to rise by 12p an hour to £6.31 for adults in a move deemed “sensible” by the British Retail Consortium.
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NewsSainsbury's to sponsor British Athletics summer series of events
Sainsbury’s is to sponsor the British Athletics summer series of events, following its successful support for last year’s Paralympics.
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NewsFootfall to be hit by Baroness Thatcher funeral procession
The route of Baroness Thatcher’s funeral procession on Wednesday has been unveiled with a number of retailers’ stores set to be affected.
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OpinionComment: Government's move to boost housing transactions will benefit retail
The success and buoyancy of the retail sector has a strong connection to the housing market.
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OpinionComment: Retailers must maintain difference to make acquisitions work
Large retailers are buying smaller ones and there is good reason for them to do so, but they need to respect what they’ve acquired.
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NewsSelfridges early payment fees slammed by Forum of Private Business
Selfridges has been criticised by the Forum of Private Business for forcing its suppliers to pay a fee for having their invoices settled.
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News99p Stores to launch in Scotland as it plots aggressive roll out
Value retailer 99p Stores has revealed it is set to open its first stores in Scotland, as it plans to launch 30 in the next three years.
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NewsFootfall plunges 5.2% as March cold snap keeps shoppers away
Footfall plunged 5.2% in March as the cold snap put shoppers off hitting the high street, according to the BRC Springboard Footfall Monitor.
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NewsOasis owner Aurora Fashions seeks rent reductions from landlords
Oasis owner Aurora Fashions is in negotiations with its landlords to reduce rents and get out of onerous lease agreements.
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NewsMore than a splash of red
Direct Wines gained a prized customer when it recruited N Brown’s outgoing chief executive Alan White to its board last month.
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GalleryStore of the week: Pram and pushchair brand Silver Cross, Hong Kong
The best retailing frequently involves finding a niche and then making sure that you ‘own that space’.
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GalleryStore gallery: Shopping centre Bluewater still draws in the crowds
Bluewater faces more competition these days but it still merits a visit. John Ryan reports on what it has to offer.
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NewsFootwear brand Shellys to be resurrected by Aldo
Iconic women’s footwear brand Shellys London is being resurrected by Canadian footwear giant Aldo.
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NewsHMV owner Hilco set to axe hundreds more jobs at entertainment chain
HMV is poised to axe hundreds more staff a week after it was bought out of administration by restructuring firm Hilco.
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NewsJohn Lewis sales dip 3.2% due to Easter distortion
John Lewis sales fell 3.2% to £64.6m last week as it came against tough comparisons as Easter fell in the same week last year.