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NewsOriginal Factory Shop denies sale
Updated: The Original Factory Shop has today denied that the value department store has been put up for sale by private equity owner Duke Street.
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NewsFlying Brands buys Flowers Direct
Flying Brands has bought flower delivery firm Flowers Direct out of administration for £2.95m.
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OpinionReputation, reputation, reputation
There are three pillars to any retail proposition: product, service and environment. If any of these wobble, shoppers notice
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NewsMarks & Spencer set to unveil 4% rise in annual pre-tax profits
Marks & Spencer is expected to unveil a 4% rise in full-year pre-tax profits to £628m tomorrow, according to reports.
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NewsAurum has a sparkling start to the year as profits rise
Aurum, the owner of Mappin & Webb , Watches of Switzerland and Goldsmiths has reported full year operating profits grew to £6.5m in the year to January 31, up from £3.1m the year before.
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NewsMulberry signs new London flagship and office sites
Luxury British brand and retailer Mulberry has signed leases for a flagship store at 50 New Bond Street and for a new London head office space.
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NewsKingfisher boss wades into VAT debate
Kingfisher chief executive Ian Cheshire has called on the government to consider extending VAT to food and other exempt items if an increase in the tax is implemented.
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NewsPentland builds stake in Blacks to block another Mike Ashley bid
Updated: Blacks Leisure confirmed today that Pentland Group has snapped up a 5.86% stake in the outdoor specialist.
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NewsHotel Chocolat aims to raise £5m through ‘chocolate bonds’
Hotel Chocolat wants to raise £5m of development funds through the launch of a ‘chocolate bond’ which will reward members with chocolates.
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NewsGap reports flat year-on-year sales for April
Gap has reported flat year-on-year sales of $1.05bn (£727m) for the four weeks to May 1.
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NewsOnline sales up 13% in April
Online sales in April rose 13% to £4.4bn according to figures from the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index.
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NewsAndy Hornby earns £2m for first nine months as Alliance Boots chief
Alliance Boots boss Andy Hornby was paid over £2m for the first nine months in his role at the pharmacy and beauty chain.
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NewsSouthGate Bath 75% let
Shopping centre SouthGate Bath has signed a raft of fashion and electricals retailers ahead of opening in September, meaning the scheme is now 75% let.
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NewsGovernment outlines food plans
The new coalition Government has set out its plans for the next Parliament, which will include an ombudsman to enforce the Grocery Supply Code of Practice.
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NewsAsda halves the price of England World Cup shirts
Asda is gearing up for a price war after the supermarket started retailing England World Cup shirts for half the recommended retail price.
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NewsJohn Lewis and Waitrose continue to build sales
John Lewis and Waitrose both recorded sales increases in the week to May 15, with the department store business particularly strong.
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NewsTesco wants to curb sale of cheap alcohol
Tesco has said it wants to see curbs on the sale of cheap alcohol during this parliament.
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NewsSuperGroup appoints DHL Express CEO as non-exec director
SuperGroup, owner of young fashion brands Superdry and Cult, has appointed Ken McCall as non-executive director.