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NewsCarphone Warehouse to roll out standard operating procedures
Carphone Warehouse is to issue standard operating procedures to all stores at the end of June as part of an efficiency drive using best practices learned from Best Buy.
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NewsTube strike expected to hurt West End trading
This week’s two-day strike on the London Underground has been branded as “totally unacceptable and reckless” by the New West End Company.
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NewsLast day to enter Retail Week Rising Star Awards
Today (June 19) is the last chance for you to submit your entry for the Retail Week Rising Star Awards.
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NewsCriterion Capital and Crown Estate reach compromise in TK Maxx store dispute
The furore that erupted after the Crown Estate refused permission for TK Maxx to open a store in Piccadilly Circus has been resolved in an out-of-court settlement.
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NewsFood prices continue to fall
Food prices fell for the second month in a row as promotional levels within the grocery sector soar.
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NewsSir Terry Leahy warns against over-regulation of retail
Tesco chief executive Sir Terry Leahy warned this morning that political and regulatory interference could hamper retail’s role in helping the economy out of recession.
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OpinionRetail's near-wins on policy don't go far enough
The day that VAT will change has been pushed back. But don’t get too excited.
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NewsCos to open fifth UK store
Cos, Swedish fashion retailer H&M’s sister chain, is to open its fifth UK store on London’s Kensington High Street in September.
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NewsPark Group profits soar
Christmas savings specialist Park Group has revealed robust full-year profits and said it is “holding firm” in a difficult climate.
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NewsTesco bank unveils new Edinburgh headquarters
Tesco has opened its retail bank’s new headquarters in Edinburgh, which was yesterday hailed as a vote of confidence for the embattled Scottish financial sector.
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NewsVersace hires new chief
Italian luxury fashion brand Versace has appointed Gian Giacomo Ferraris as its new chief executive after the resignation of Giancarlo Di Risio last week.
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NewsSainsbury’s freezes bonuses for executives
Sainsbury’s has imposed a bonus freeze on its executives as it was revealed that boss Justin King took home £5m last year.
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NewsHomebase records first quarterly like-for-like sales growth since 2007
Home Retail Group has revealed a better than expected sales performance in its first quarter as it grew market share and benefited from the warm weather.
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NewsGap to open more UK Outlet stores to drive market share
US fashion giant Gap will increase its number of Outlet stores in the UK as part of plans outlined by management to generate growth overseas and online while stabilising its US business.
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NewsSir Philip Green warns against VAT level increases
Arcadia and Bhs owner Sir Philip Green has spoken out against the scheduled increase to VAT levels.
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NewsOliver Sweeney bought by Amery Capital
Shoe brand Oliver Sweeney has been rescued from administration by Amery Capital.
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NewsNet-A-Porter profits leap 234 per cent
Online retailer Net-A-Porter has seen profits increase by 234 per cent, from £3.0m to £10.1 in the year to January 2009.
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NewsWal-Mart designates Asda international centre of marketing excellence
Wal-Mart has designated Asda its international centre of marketing excellence. The UK retailer will act as a global marketing academy for Wal-Mart under the leadership of Rick Bendel.
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OpinionNRF lobbying on PCIDSS could be bad news for UK retailers
The US retail trade body the National Retail Federation has added its voice to the growing chorus of calls for the way the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard operates to be reassessed. But its recommendations may not be as helpful for retail in the UK as they first seem.
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NewsWestfield London to cap parking charge during tube strike
Westfield London is offering shoppers all-day parking for £10 during a strike on the underground that began in the capital yesterday evening.