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NewsSainsbury’s trials prescription vending machines
Sainsbury’s has today started a trial of prescription vending machines, aimed at allowing customers to securely and conveniently collect NHS prescriptions.
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NewsPretty Green opens pop-up shop
Young fashion brand Pretty Green has opened its first standalone store - a pop-up shop on Carnaby Street, London.
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NewsArnotts could be sold for €1
The future of Arnotts remains unclear after it emerged that the iconic Irish department store could be sold for a little as €1 as part of plans to restructure its debts.
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NewsNew Amazon Kindle available in the UK for the first time
The new version of the Kindle launched today on Amazon with the e-reader device now available for the first time directly from the etail giant’s UK site.
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NewsBedroom furniture sales to grow, says Verdict
Brits continue to spend money on beds and bedroom furniture, despite all other areas of the furniture area struggling, according to research house Verdict.
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NewsTough start to the year for Wickes
Builders merchant Travis Perkins’ has reported a tough start to the year at its retail division, including DIY chain Wickes, but the business has gained market share.
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NewsRetailers already responsible on alcohol, says BRC
Retailers already have a proud record as responsible sellers of alcohol, says the British Retail Consortium, in response to the start of the Home Office alcohol consultation.
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NewsAldi co-founder Theo Albrecht dies
The co-founder of German hard discounter Aldi has died at the age of 88.
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A&P Q1 net loss increases 88%
US Tengelmann-controlled A&P has announced its first-quarter results for the 16 weeks to June 19. Net loss was $122.64m (£79.5m), up 88% when compared with the net loss of $65.16m (£42.24m) a year earlier.Sales for the period declined to $2.56bn (£1.66bn) from $2.79bn (£1.80bn) last year. Like-for-like sales decreased 7.2%.
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Metro launches cash and carry concept in Ukraine
Metro Group has launched a new, small-sized cash and carry concept in Ukraine, called Metro Baza.The first store is located in Kremenchuk, on the rented premises of Prostor trade centre. Metro Baza has a sales area of about 21,500 sq ft and offers a narrow range of about 2,000 items. ...
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SuperValu launches El Ahorro Save-A-Lot format
Grocery retailer SuperValu has launched a new format called El Ahorro Save-A-Lot.The co-branded discount stores, which target the Hispanic community, are the result of a partnership between SuperValu and Rafael Ortega, a grocery operator with 24 years of experience in serving the Hispanic community in Texas. Six former Save-A-Lot stores ...
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Wadhawanto shut Spinach stores
Wadhawan Retail is to shut its Spinach food and grocery stores. Most of the 45 Spinach stores are to close by the end of this month and many suppliers are said to have ended their relationship with the company due to outstanding bills. Spinach has 35 stores in Mumbai and ...
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Australian Woolworths full-year sales up 4.2%
For the year ending June 27, Woolworths reported sales up 4.2% to Aus$51.7bn (£30bn). Like-for-like sales from domestic grocery outlets gained 3.3%. Food and alcohol sales for the year showed strong growth to Aus$34.68 bn (£20bn), an increase of 5.1% from the previous year.In its fourth quarter, food and alcohol ...
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7-Eleven Australia set to acquire Exxon Mobil petrol stations
Seven & I-owned 7-Eleven in Australia has confirmed it has been given permission to acquire all 295 petrol stations belonging to Exxon Mobil in the country. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission did not oppose the acquisition on the condition 7-Eleven divested three sites, one in New South Wales and ...
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OpinionIndian take-aways
The Prime Minister has taken a delegation out to India to show off our businesses and culture; but when it comes to retail and technology the ideas flow won’t be all one way.
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Anglo Irish Bank seeks takeover of Arnotts
Iconic Irish department store Arnotts is set to come under the control of Anglo Irish Bank.
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NewsLocal shops should be better protected, says London Assembly
The London Mayor should change his policies to give councils more ways to protect local shops from big retail developments, according to the London Assembly.
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NewsWaitrose hires supply chain director
Waitrose has appointed David Jones as its supply chain director.
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NewsMatalan posts 3% rise in like-for-like sales
Matalan said like-for-like sales were up 3% for the 13 weeks to May 29 and it is cautiously optimistic about the rest of the year.
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News‘Excellent’ start for Best Buy’s UK big boxes, Carphone Warehouse reports
Best Buy’s first UK big-box stores have had an “excellent” response from shoppers, joint-venture partner Carphone Warehouse reported.