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Fri, 25th March 2011
Spending on the east end of Londons famous shopping destination Oxford Street is set to increase 58% to £1.2bn by 2016 as a result of the redevelopment of the area, including the new Crossrail link and new stores planned by retailers such as Primark.
   
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category Retail  |  source  Retail Week News
 
   
   
 
Fri, 25th March 2011
The Goodness Gang is hitting town
   
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category Retail  |  source  The Retail Bulletin
 
   
   
 
Fri, 25th March 2011
Updated: Alliance Boots group chief executive Andy Hornby is to step down from the business, Retail Week has learned.
   
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category Retail  |  source  Retail Week News
 
   
   
 
Fri, 25th March 2011
HMV has confirmed that it is exploring strategic options for Waterstone's and HMV Canada.
   
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category Retail  |  source  The Retail Bulletin
 
   
   
 
Fri, 25th March 2011
Combination Creates Global In-Store Media Powerhouse in 470,000 Commercial Locations Worldwide
   
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category Retail  |  source  The Retail Bulletin
 
   
   
 
Fri, 25th March 2011
TJ Hughes, the discount department store, has been refinanced and sold to a restructuring specialist, thought to be Endless.
   
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category Retail  |  source  Retail Week News
 
   
   
 
Fri, 25th March 2011
Updated: TJ Hughes, the discount department store chain, has been acquired by its management backed by restructuring specialist Endless, in a move revealed by Retail Week.
   
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category Retail  |  source  Retail Week News
 
   
   
 
Fri, 25th March 2011
John Lewis department store sales were up 1.4% last week, though sales dropped off on Saturday as would-be shoppers chose to enjoy the sunshine.
   
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category Retail  |  source  Retail Week News
 
   
   
 
Fri, 25th March 2011
HMV has confirmed it is mulling the sale of Waterstones as well as its Canadian business as part of its turnaround strategy.
   
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category Retail  |  source  Retail Week News
 
   
   
 
Fri, 25th March 2011
Independent opticians are facing a greater threat from supermarkets and larger specialists.
   
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category Retail  |  source  The Retail Bulletin
 
   
   
 
Fri, 25th March 2011
Official figures published by the ONS show a dramatic slowdown in the retail sector reinforce the urgent need for the measures outlined in the Budget to boost consumer confidence.
   
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category Retail  |  source  The Retail Bulletin
 
   
   
 
Fri, 25th March 2011
Ocado has poached a Tesco director to lead its new general merchandise team as it drives to diversify its offer.
   
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category Retail  |  source  Retail Week - Food, Grocers & Supermarkets
 
   
   
 
Fri, 25th March 2011
George at Asda has thrown its weight behind the training and education of fashion students with the launch of an open-house Education Day and a fully funded university programme.
   
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category Retail  |  source  Retail Week - Food, Grocers & Supermarkets
 
   
   
 
Fri, 25th March 2011
Sainsburys chief executive Justin King has signalled that consumer sentiment has collapsed since the beginning of the year and shows no signs of improvement.
   
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category Retail  |  source  Retail Week - Food, Grocers & Supermarkets
 
   
   
 
Fri, 25th March 2011
Chancellor hopes tackling Low Value Consignment Relief will help struggling entertainment stores
   
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category Retail  |  source  Retail Week - Food, Grocers & Supermarkets
 
   
   
 
Fri, 25th March 2011
Gap has said its international arm, which includes the UK, will continue to be a key driver of the fashion giants growth despite a handful of store closures.
   
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category Retail  |  source  Retail Week - Fashion Retail
 
   
   
 
Fri, 25th March 2011
Etailer Asoss next update, covering the fourth quarter and expected to be issued in mid-April, will be eagerly devoured by investors.
   
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category Retail  |  source  Retail Week - Fashion Retail
 
   
   
 
Fri, 25th March 2011
JJB Sports has been given the green light for a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) by creditors and shareholders in order to stave off administration.
   
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category Retail  |  source  Retail Week - Fashion Retail
 
   
   
 
Fri, 25th March 2011
Mother and baby specialist Mothercare aims to expand into South America as it ramps up its international operations.
   
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category Retail  |  source  Retail Week - Fashion Retail
 
   
   
 
Fri, 25th March 2011
Fashion group New Look will refocus on product under new leadership following the ousting of chief executive Carl McPhail.
   
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category Retail  |  source  Retail Week - Fashion Retail
 
   
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Fri, 18th May 2012
Morrisons completes in-store bakery revamp
Morrisons is relaunching its in-store bakeries and has introduced new packaging to display the products. 

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Fri, 18th May 2012
John Lewis reports strong bank holiday trade
John Lewis benefited from strong bank holiday trade last week as sales closed 16.6% higher than the same week last year.

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Fri, 18th May 2012
John Lewis reports strong trade bank holiday trade
John Lewis benefited from strong bank holiday trade last week as sales closed 16.6% higher than the same week last year.

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Fri, 18th May 2012
Poundworld launches discount wholesale website
Discount retailer Poundworld has launched a discount wholesale website which targets independent retailers, e-bay sellers and market traders

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Fri, 18th May 2012
Poundland launches discount wholesale website
Discount retailer Poundworld has launched a discount wholesale website which targets independent retailers, e-bay sellers and market traders

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Fri, 18th May 2012
Signs of optimism among local shops
The number of local retailers considering making investments in their stores has increased, according to a survey conducted by the Association of Convenience Stores.

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Fri, 18th May 2012
Research reveals shopping centres as most effective locations for experiential marketing
The British Council of Shopping Centres and the Institute of Promotional Marketing have said that new research conducted by the two organisations has shown that shopping centres offer advertisers and brands the most effective venue for brand engagements and experiential marketing activity.

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Fri, 18th May 2012
John Lewis partners with Kuoni on new concept travel concessions
Employee-owned department store chain John Lewis has announced a new partnership with Kuoni which will see the travel company launch concessions in four of the retailer's shops.

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Fri, 18th May 2012
John Lewis partners with Kuoni on new concept travel concessions
Employee-owned department store chain John Lewis has announced a new partnership with Kuoni which will see the travel company open travel concessions in four of the retailer's shops.

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Fri, 18th May 2012
Armani opens in Wales for first time
Designer fashion label Armani is opening its first store in Wales in St Davids shopping centre, Cardiff, it is understood.

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Fri, 18th May 2012
Bolland bonus under threat as profits likely to fall
Marks & Spencers chief executive Marc Bollands bonus is under threat as the retailers profits are expected to fall.

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Fri, 18th May 2012
John Lewis enjoys strong bank holiday sales
John Lewis enjoyed a strong bank holiday last week, recording a 16.6% uplift in sales.

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Fri, 18th May 2012
McArthurGlen hosts cliff-top fashion show
Tourists travelling across the English Channel have been treated to a pop-up catwalk show on top of the White Cliffs of Dover.

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Fri, 18th May 2012
Asda's like-for-like sales rise 2.2%
Asda, the Walmart owned supermarket chain, saw its like-for-like sales grow by 2.2% in its first quarter helped by strong growth in its core grocery division and in childrenswear.

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Fri, 18th May 2012
Boots launches new food range in bid to build market share
Boots is aiming to build food market share with the launch later this year of a range built around evening meals, and may even sell wine.

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Fri, 18th May 2012
Oak Furniture Land to increase store numbers
Oak Furniture Land is to more than double store numbers over the next 18 months after strong growth in the past year.

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Fri, 18th May 2012
Dunkerton considers overseas flagship for SuperGroup
SuperGroup boss Julian Dunkerton is considering opening Regent Street-style Superdry stores overseas following the success of the London flagship.

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Fri, 18th May 2012
Victorias Secret races to open London shops for the Olympics
First UK stores to open days before the Games as the retailer aims to capitalise on tourism boom.

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Fri, 18th May 2012
Irish food wholesaler Musgrave eyes click-and-collect
Musgrave is searching for a big retail partner to strike a click-and-collect partnership.

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Fri, 18th May 2012
Boots launches new food range in bid to build market share
Health and beauty giant may even sell wine as it launches evening meal range.

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