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NewsBudget nerves and stormy weather hit November footfall
Rumoured tax rises in the Budget and stormy weather held many shoppers back from hitting the shops last month.
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NewsThe Entertainer becomes first toy retailer to launch on Deliveroo
Toys specialist The Entertainer is to offer shoppers rapid delivery through a tie-up with Deliveroo.
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NewsWickes staff celebrate ÂŁ14m return on share scheme
Employees of DIY retailer Wickes have more than doubled the value of their investment in a company sharesave scheme that has just matured.
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NewsWatches of Switzerland âwell placedâ for Christmas as profits rise
Watches of Switzerland said it is âwell placedâ for the golden quarter after delivering a strong first half and a ârobustâ performance in the United States.
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NewsFrasers Group profits rise as international expansion drives growth
Frasers Group boss Michael Murray said the retail giant made a âsolid startâ to the year as its rapidly expanding international business helped to offset a weaker performance across its core brands.
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NewsQatar sovereign wealth fund dumps stake in Sainsburyâs
Qatarâs sovereign wealth fund is set to dump a significant chunk of its stake in grocery giant Sainsburyâs, ending its nearly two decades-long run as the businessesâ largest shareholder.
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NewsZara owner Inditex enjoys strong winter sales
Zara owner Inditex has beaten analyst expectations after it enjoyed a strong start to its fourth quarter.
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NewsNike, Superdry and Lacoste ads banned for exaggerating sustainability claims
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned three adverts from Nike, Superdry and Lacoste over exaggerating the environmental benefits of their products.
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NewsJust Eat chief executive to depart following takeover
The chief executive and founder of Just Eat is stepping down from his role at the rapid delivery platform following a ÂŁ3.6bn takeover by Prosus.
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NewsGoogle launches virtual fashion try-on tool in the UK
Google has launched its virtual apparel try-on tool in the UK and India for users in time for Christmas.
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NewsM&S launches week-long festive live shopping event
M&S has launched a week-long live shopping event as it promises to make âDecemberâs whirlwind of festive prep effortlessâ.
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NewsOliver Bonas plots 20 new stores over next 12 months
Oliver Bonas has unveiled plans to open 20 new stores next year as it ramps up its physical expansion.
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NewsFenwick commits to future of town centre store following improvements to area
Department store group Fenwick is to maintain its presence in a town centre where it has traded since 1992, following enhancements to the areaâs appeal.
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NewsGymshark confirms opening date for US flagship
Gymshark is set to open its first US flagship on December 13 as it continues its expansion Stateside.
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NewsTopps Tiles incoming CEO hails âencouraging resultsâ as it swings back into the black
The incoming new chief executive of Topps Tiles has hailed the retailerâs âencouraging resultsâ as it swung back to profitability for the full financial year.
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NewsBlack Friday started early as inflation eased across retail categories
Retailers went earlier on promotional activity than in previous years in a bid to lure shoppers into spending.
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NewsLandsec and Retail Trust launch partnership to tackle retail worker abuse
Institutional landlord giant Landsec and the Retail Trust have teamed up to offer free de-escalation and wellbeing training for staff ahead of the busy festive shopping season, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsMarks & Spencer turns to New Look to appoint stores innovation chief
Marks & Spencer has hired a stores innovation and implementation who joined today, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsTrinny London MD says US expansion is a âbig part of future strategyâ
Trinny London managing director Mark Smith has said US expansion forms a big part of the groupâs future strategy, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsTopps Tiles hires new chief financial officer
Topps Tiles has announced Caroline Browne will join the business as its new CFO.