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News
Toom Baumarkt and Hellweg Profi-Baumärkte to establish new buying group
Rewe Group’s DIY arm Toom Baumarkt and DIY retailer Hellweg Profi-Baumärkte have established a new buying group, subject to the approval of the Federal Cartel Authority. It is called DIY Union and will have a sales volume of about E3bn (£2.6bn) at its disposal.
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NewsTesco to open new DC for dotcom and Express
Tesco is to open a new distribution centre later this year to service its dotcom and Express businesses.
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NewsJD Sports Fashion buys Irish chain Champion
JD Sports Fashion has bought Irish sports fashion retailer Champion.
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Wolverhampton shopping centre plans to be scrapped
Plans to build a £300m shopping centre in Wolverhampton look likely to be scrapped after a report for the council found that the financial risks of investing public money in the scheme are too great.
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NewsDRL increases SEO on customer reviews
Appliance etailer DRL has increased conversions on its site after revealing the content of its customer reviews to search engines.
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NewsStaffing changes hit Games Workshop
Staff cuts hit first-half sales and profits at wargames specialist Games Workshop and the retailer is now determined to improve customer service.
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NewsMatalan festive like-for-likes slump 4.5%
Value retailer Matalan said like-for-like sales slid over Christmas after its stores were cut off by the snow in December.
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NewsFoyles to open first shop outside London in 70 years
Bookseller Foyles is to open its first shop outside London for 70 years, in Bristol’s Cabot Circus.
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NewsSignet restructures its marketing team
Jewellery giant Signet has restructured its marketing department to focus on individual brands.
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NewsLondon, Glasgow and Manchester best for town centre shopping
London, Glasgow, and Manchester offer the best town centre shopping experience, according to research from retail consultancy Verdict.
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Over 900 delegates confirmed for Retail Week Conference
Now in its 20th Anniversary year, Retail Week Conference 2011 brings together an outstanding line-up of retail leaders and industry experts.
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NewsFood prices will continue to rise, warn scientists
Food prices will soar 50% over the next 40 years because of supply shortages, according to scientists.
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Opinion
Which blogs and forums should retailers target?
Amongst the ranting blogs and the videos of cats, there’s a handful of truly useful sites on the web that are increasingly influencing what people buy.
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NewsThe Co-op launches new food range
The Co-operative has introduced a new product range to reflect the British seasons.
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NewsChanges expected at Marks & Spencer's clothing arm
Marks & Spencer boss Marc Bolland is preparing for the next phase of the retailer’s reorganisation, when his focus is likely to be on the clothing division.
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NewsOcado shares rise amid bid speculation
Online grocery giant Ocado’s shares have been driven higher than ever by a mixture of takeover and stake-building speculation.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Am I obliged to let trade union members have paid time off for union activities?
Some of my employees have joined a trade union. Am I obliged to let these staff members have paid time off for union activities or allow them to meet on work premises?
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GalleryUrban Outfitters, Spitalfields
Wander around Spitalfields in east London and you could be forgiven for thinking that you’re in a branch of Urban Outfitters: all is tastefully decayed and generally expensive.