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NewsRetailers face inquiry into 'sexualised' kids clothing
Retailers and brands selling what are deemed to be sexualised products to young children may face restrictions under a government review.
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NewsTax protesters invade Arcadia stores
Campaigners swarmed Arcadia stores across the country on Saturday to protest against the tax status of its billionaire owner Sir Philip Green.
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NewsRetailers found charging different prices across the country
High street retailers are charging different prices across the country with some stores pricing items 80% higher than in others, according to reports.
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NewsJohn Lewis weekly sales pass £100m
John Lewis sales passed £100m for the week ending Saturday December 4, up 1.2% year on year, despite poor weather conditions.
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NewsCath Kidston plans Far East push as profits soar
Homewares and fashion retailer Cath Kidston has revealed a jump in profits as it outlines plans for expansion in the Far East.
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NewsTesco shop roof collapses in Scunthorpe under weight of snow
Part of the roof of a Tesco store in Scunthorpe has collapsed due to the snow.
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Opinion
Tesco Direct
In November Tesco launched a pared down, optimised version of its website with a more streamlined navigation, rendered specifically for mobile screens.
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NewsRetailers face shortages as ports forced to shut in severe weather
High street retailers face Christmas shortages of toys, clothing, electrical goods and furniture after the snow caused several of the UK’s largest ports.
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NewsGrocery spend will top £180bn by 2015
Consumers will spend £182.7bn in grocery retailers by 2015, an average annual growth of 3.9%, according to grocery research house IGD.
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NewsWaitrose weekly sales up 11%
Waitrose total sales were up 11% last week, driven by shoppers stocking up on wintry foods for the cold weather.
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NewsFears for discretionary spending strike shares
The festive season may be in full swing but it is worries about next year that are hitting general retail shares, which underperformed the market this week.
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NewsFalling confidence hits Alexon
Womenswear group Alexon reported weaker-than-expected interims with house broker Investec cutting its full-year forecast.
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NewsFindel to raise £80m for investment and to cut debt
Multichannel specialist Findel wants to raise £80m of equity through a rights issue to pay down debt and invest in key areas.
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NewsTopps Tiles grows profits and market share
Topps Tiles grew full-year profits and market share as it revealed it would not initially pass on the January VAT rise to customers.
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NewsDixons ‘staying competitive’ as market conditions toughen
Electricals group Dixons Retail hopes to keep consumers spending when VAT rises next year with eye-catching prices but is unlikely to stage a full-scale VAT holiday.
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NewsBarratts Priceless restructures board as turnaround continues
Footwear group Barratts Priceless has restructured its management team and appointed John Hood, former managing director of footwear retailer Brantano Footwear, to the new role of brand director at Barratts.
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Everything Everywhere trials format
Everything Everywhere, the mobile phone company formed by the merger of T-Mobile and Orange, has launched a new trial format in six existing stores.
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NewsMonsoon refreshes its brand with new look
Monsoon has embarked on the roll out of a new look fascia, as part of an overhaul of the womenswear chain’s branding.