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Sainsbury's ousts Asda as cheapest supermarket
Sainsbury’s has usurped Asda as the cheapest of the big grocers, according to the latest study by price comparison service MySupermarket.com.
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Findel assesses future of underperforming brands
Home shopping group Findel has reported group sales down 3 per cent for the 44 weeks to February 6 compared to the same period last year.
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Laura Ashley warns on profits
Laura Ashley has issued a profit warning after suffering in the “volatile economic climate”.
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Co-op to deploy workforce management system to 2,200 stores
The Co-operative Group is to introduce a workforce management system to its 55,000 employees across 2,200 stores within the next two years.
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Analysis
B&Q opens 'greenest' store in New Malden
B&Q has opened what it terms its “greenest” store. As well as packing a host of eco-features, the store in the south London suburb of New Malden boasts what the retailer claims is the UK’s largest single selling floor – 117,000 sq ft.
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Kaupthing to waive selected Mosaic covenants
Mosaic has issued a statement confirming that Kaupthing will waive interest payments and temporarily waive its rights on selected financial covenants until its next payment date.
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Laura Ashley co-founder Sir Bernard Ashley dies
Sir Bernard Ashley, the husband of Laura Ashley and co-founder of the fashion-to-furnishings retailer, has died.
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Opinion
Valentine’s Day and a last minute trip to Neuhaus
For the unromantic among you, Saturday was St Valentine’s Day and Friday was the day on which the average bloke hurried round the shops looking for a card and some tired red roses from the nearest garage.
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Credit insurer withdraws cover to Threshers suppliers
Credit insurer Coface has withdrawn cover for suppliers to First Quench, the parent of wine retailer Threshers.
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Stylo chairman to buy 200 stores from administration
Stylo chairman Michael Ziff is planning to buy back 200 of the group’s 380 stores from administrator Deloitte.
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The Co-operative Group to close Somerfield head office next year
The Co-operative Group plans to close Somerfield’s head office in Bristol next year, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.
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H&M sales beat expectations
Fashion group H&M has reported a stronger than expected January, when same-store sales fell 1 per cent.
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London's January sales strongest in five months
London retailers enjoyed their highest like-for-like sales in five months during January, when shoppers in the capital were attracted by deep discounts and clearance Sales.
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John Shannon rescues Adams
Former owner John Shannon has bought back the Adams childrenswear brand and the 120 remaining stores.
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Opinion
Supermarkets must still be ethical in the era of frugality
The era of frugality is upon us and Tesco has revealed customer shopping patterns are changing. Can Tesco and its competitors face up to the challenge and is it a chance for an alternative like The Co-operative Group to shine?
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Topshop sets opening date for New York flagship
The opening date for Topshop’s much-anticipated New York flagship store has been revealed as April 2.
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NewsRose Foster leaves La Senza
La Senza chief executive Rose Foster has left the lingerie retailer after less than two years in the role.>
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John Lewis sales drop 17.1% in week of snow
John Lewis weekly sales were down 17.1 per cent as the snow heavily affected trade across the country.
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JJB secures lending extension
JJB Sports has secured an extension of lending arrangements for a month dependent upon progress with the proposed sale of its fitness clubs division.
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Asda staff share £22m bonus pot
Some 133,000 Asda store and depot staff will today share a record 22m bonus pot.