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NewsGoogle tries to ease European anger over book digitisation
Google is trying to tackle the growing anger over its proposals to add millions of books to its digital library.
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OpinionBovver on a budget
It’s a sign of the times that one of the most innovative new stores to appear this year in the UK isn’t actually permanent.
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NewsOnline cards retailer Moonpig doubles profits
Online greetings card retailer Moonpig’s pre-tax profits more than doubled from £2.54m to £6.7m in the year to April.
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NewsTheo Fennell sinks into the red
Luxury jeweller Theo Fennell has plunged to an annual £3.3 million loss after the global financial crisis hit demand among its big-spending customers.
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NewsPrimark UK arm drives sales
Primark owner Associated British Foods said sales and profits in the year to September 12 at the value fashion retailer will be “well ahead of last year”.
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NewsAsda’s George brand launches heat-sensitive baby range
Asda clothing brand George has launched a heat- sensitive range of baby clothes that alert parents when their baby is too hot.
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NewsCustomers insulted on DSGi staff Facebook site
People claiming to be staff at electricals group DSGi’s Currys and PC World chains have mounted ferocious attacks on customers via a Facebook group.
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NewsHomewares sales recovery sustained in August
An improvement in homewares sales in July carried through into August, the BDO Stoy Hayward High Street Sales Tracker showed.
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OpinionMajestic toasts new customers
Majestic Wine has switched its minimum order policy, and the move — along with its customer service proposition — is likely to bring in new customers.
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NewsAcorn Pet Centres collapses into administration
Scottish pets retailer Acorn Pet Centres has fallen into administration.
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NewsKingfisher appoints new group property director
Kingfisher has appointed Ian Playford, chief executive of western Europe and Russia at landlord Parkridge Holdings, as its new group property director.
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NewsAlchemy boss Jon Moulton quits the private equity firm
Alchemy Partners boss Jon Moulton has quit the private equity firm after a bust-up over strategy.
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NewsAmazon warns on Google e-books proposals
Online retail giant Amazon has warned a US court that Google will stifle competition and break anti-trust laws if it is permitted to add millions of book titles to its digital library.
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NewsSainsbury’s boss Justin King insists he will remain at the grocer
Sainsbury’s chief executive Justin King has reaffirmed his commitment to the grocer, and dampened speculation he will move to head up Marks & Spencer.
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NewsTesco criticised for offering CT health scan vouchers
Radiation risks from X-rays has led to criticism of Tesco’s promotion of vouchers for CT health scans through its Clubcard loyalty scheme.The Society of Radiographers said the Lifescan promotion, billed as helping to detect tumours and other illnesses, is “inappropriate” and does not make the risks from radiation exposure clear.Spokesman ...
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NewsJohn Lewis reports strong bank holiday trade
John Lewis reported an upbeat weekly trading report, helped by new product lines in home and fashion.
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NewsFlight to value brings Wilkinson record sales
Value retailer Wilkinson has recorded its highest ever annual sales of £1.45bn, as it capitalises on shoppers’ continued flight to value in the recession.
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NewsProposals to tackle illegal downloaders divide retailers
Retailers are divided over Government proposals to switch off internet connections of illegal file sharers.
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NewsHome Bargains triumphs in web war on shoplifters
Value retailer Home Bargains has said it has achieved some early wins on its campaign to tackle theft in stores and urged other retailers to roll out the initiative.
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NewsNext incorporates all brands into main site
Next has abandoned its branded standalone fashion website Brand Directory and incorporated it into its main website.