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NewsNon-food inflation lowest since November 2009
Non-food inflation in July was the lowest since November 2009, slowing to 1% compared to 1.4% in June.
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NewsNext posts 1.3% rise in total retail sales
Next posted a 1.3% increase in total retail sales for the 26 weeks to July 31 as the fashion and homewares retailer said its clothing retail prices will jump by as much as 8% next year.
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NewsCarpetright remains cautious as Q1 sales drop
Flooring giant Carpetright has revealed a 2.5% decline in group sales in the 13 weeks to July 31.
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NewsArgos trials same-day delivery service
Argos is trialling a same-day delivery service in London which will allow customers the option of having their reserved item couriered in as little as 90 minutes.
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NewsGovernment moves closer to setting up grocery ‘ombudsman’
The Government has moved closer to introducing legislation to set up a Groceries Code Adjudicator (GCA), its version of what was previously dubbed the ‘supermarket ombudsman’.
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NewsCarphone Warehouse launches mobile music service
Carphone Warehouse has launched a mobile music service that allows users to access their entire music collection on the move.
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NewsM&S appoints former WHSmith man Alan Stewart as chief finance officer
Marks & Spencer has named Alan Stewart its new chief finance officer.
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NewsSainsbury's launches Facebook campaign
Sainsbury’s has today launched a summer online campaign via Facebook in what is being dubbed ‘Junior Masterchef meets Ready Steady Cook’.
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NewsTesco launches £140m Clubcard mailing
Tesco has today sent out its August Clubcard mailing alongside the launch of a new five-week promotion for customers.
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NewsPrimark poaches Matalan’s John Lyttle for COO role
Primark has poached John Lyttle from rival Matalan to the role of chief operating officer.
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NewsBaugur boss transfers assets after freezing order
Former Baugur boss Jon Asgeir Johannesson transferred more than half a million pounds out of his accounts after the High Court issued a worldwide freezing order on his assets, according to reports.
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NewsSuits You owner in line for £17m financing
Suits You parent company Baird Group has been given £17m financing from financial services company GE Capital, according to reports.
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NewsBenetton profits jump in first half
Benetton net income increased from €29m (£24m) to €40m (£33m) in the first half of 2010, as a focus on higher value products drove sales.
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NewsCo-op to lay off 872 Somerfield HQ staff
The Co-operative Group is to lay off 872 Somerfield staff with the closure of its head office in Bristol by next year.
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OpinionBikes, free wi-fi and nude women
If you want to see unlikely retail couplings, head to London’s East End
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NewsThe Works to be sold for £80m
The Works is set to be sold for about £80m after its owners implemented a quick turnaround of the discount bookseller.
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Arnotts to retain Richard Nesbitt as chairman
Irish department store Arnotts is expected to retain barrister Richard Nesbitt as chairman if the European Commission rules that the Anglo Irish Bank and Ulster Bank can take control of the business..
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NewsChanel pays record fee for Bond Street store
Luxury brand Chanel has paid a record sum to secure Bond Street premises for a UK flagship store.
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NewsBoost for Ocado as Fidelity buys stake
Ocado has been given a boost as it has emerged that Fidelity, one of the world’s largest fund managers, has taken a 13% stake in the business.
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NewsLipsy follows Next in selling rival brands
Next-owned young fashion brand and retailer Lipsy is to broaden its offer by selling third-party brands on its website and in stores.