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NewsBRC responds as government says zero-hour contract ban could cost businesses £3bn
The British Retail Consortium has called on the government to drop plans to ban zero-hour contracts, as the government said it could cost businesses up to £3bn to implement.
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GalleryStore gallery: Smythson of Bond Street returns to Heathrow Terminal 5
Luxury stationery specialist Smythson of Bond Street has unveiled its new airside store in Heathrow Terminal 5, returning to the airport after more than two years.
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Opinion‘Without a shining London flagship, it’s difficult for Harvey Nichols to be seen as a leading light’
As Frasers tycoon Mike Ashley circles Harvey Nichols, the big question is whether he keeps the famous Knightsbridge branch. Does the site have more value being converted to residential or office use, wonders former Selfridges boss Peter Williams
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NewsPeter Alexander to shutter UK stores
The owner of Australian pyjama retailer Peter Alexander has decided to close all of its UK stores, as it retreats from the market.
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NewsBurnham hints at measures to ‘bring down cost of doing business’
The prime minister Andy Burnham has hinted at introducing measures to “bring down the cost of doing business” in the forthcoming Autumn budget.
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Retail VoiceThe unplanned £22.90: What parcel locker visits are really worth to your stores
Parcel lockers were once seen as a simple convenience feature. But new research from InPost reveals they are generating significant unplanned spend, boosting visit frequency and becoming a genuine driver of customer loyalty – Paul Selvey, network director at InPost UK
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NewsWHSmith reduces Curi.o.city store portfolio
WHSmith is downsizing the store portfolio of its souvenir chain Curi.o.city as it looks to rightsize the group’s bricks-and-mortar estate, Retail Week can reveal.
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Chart of the WeekHow late-night shopping on Oxford Street compares to other destinations
Many flagships in London’s capital stay open until 9pm. We look at some of the cities that go even later.
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AnalysisWhat does the CMA’s ruling mean for Aldi and Lidl’s broader UK ambitions?
At the end of last week, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) handed down a ruling saying that German discounters Aldi and Lidl should be subject to the same land agreements as their supermarket competitors.
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NewsSoaring temperatures stifle retail sales growth in July
The ongoing hot weather mixed with the tail end of the World Cup football tournament helped to lift retail sales in July, according to the latest BRC-KPMG retail sales monitor.
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NewsPM vows crack down on betting and vape shops to save ‘hollowed out high streets’
The prime minister has vowed to change the laws around 24-hour betting shops and planning permission for vape shops as part of the government’s plans to save “hollowed out high streets”.
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FeatureLefties is coming – Inditex’s value fashion brand threatening to shake up UK retail
Lefties is landing on British soil at the end of the month, promising to shake up the retail market with its affordable fashion and homeware ranges.
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NewsCMA says Lidl and Aldi should be subject to same rules as rivals
The UK’s competition regulator is looking to subject Aldi and Lidl to the same rules applied to major supermarkets.
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NewsMike Ashley casts doubt over Harvey Nichols’ prospects
Mike Ashley has raised concerns over the future of Harvey Nichols, stating it is in a “death spiral”, despite his retail empire being in the running to acquire it.
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NewsHeatwave keeps consumers at home as retail footfall falls
Total UK footfall fell in July, as searing hot temperatures kept consumers at home and off the high street.
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NewsTGJones owner expects return to profitability in first year following restructure
The owner of TGJones has said the high street business should return to profitability in its first year following approval of its restructuring plan, Retail Week can reveal.
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NewsTime Out Market to open in Piccadilly Circus
Time Out Group is to bring a global flagship of its Market concept to the new 10 Piccadilly development in central London.
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GalleryNext debuts new multi-brand concept as it opens its largest UK store
Next has debuted a new multi-brand concept as it opens the doors to its largest store in the UK
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NewsFrasers Group reportedly frontrunner in City real estate deal
Sky News reported that the retail business is leading a race to acquire the 195,000 square foot Worship Street Estate from the City of London Corporation
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NewsBoots launches Jo Malone London in dozens of stores and online
Boots has launched Jo Malone London across dozens of its nationwide stores and online.