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NewsShoe Zone partners with Royal Mail to expand customer options
Footwear specialist Shoe Zone has launched a partnership with Royal Mail to expand its collection and returns options for online customers.
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NewsPoundland details further store closures – full list
Value retailer Poundland has announced the locations of another 14 branches that will be shut.
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NewsWaterstones boss says Budget business rate change will help high streets
Waterstones chief executive James Daunt has welcomed changes to business rates revealed in last week’s Budget.
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NewsOcado reveals cash payment from Kroger following scale-back of US business
Tech platform and online grocer Ocado has agreed compensation from US partner Kroger after the North American food giant decided to cut back the relationship.
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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 £14m 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 ‘well placed’ for Christmas as profits rise
Watches of Switzerland said it is “well placed” for the golden quarter after delivering a strong first half and a “robust” 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 “solid start” 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 Sainsbury’s
Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund is set to dump a significant chunk of its stake in grocery giant Sainsbury’s, ending its nearly two decades-long run as the businesses’ 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 £3.6bn 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 “December’s whirlwind of festive prep effortless”.
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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 area’s 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 ‘encouraging results’ as it swings back into the black
The incoming new chief executive of Topps Tiles has hailed the retailer’s “encouraging results” as it swung back to profitability for the full financial year.
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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.