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Supermarkets
Sainsbury’s-Asda merger at risk over ‘extensive competition concerns’
The Competitions and Market Authority (CMA) said it has provisionally found “extensive competition concerns” as part of its in-depth investigation…
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Advice
Evolving employment laws – a stronger future for workers’ rights
Since 2010, the UK has experienced lower unemployment rates across every region, underpinned by a strong and innovative labour market…
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Entertainment
Game and Argos’ market share boosted by major game releases
Game and Argos have reported increased growth in physical entertainment market shares for the 12 weeks to 13 January 2019,…
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Clothing & Shoes
Canada Goose revenue up 50% in 2018
Fashion retailer Canada Goose has reported a 50.2% increase in total revenue to $399.3m (£309.1m) in 2018, compared with $265.9m…
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Advice
How can retailers do their bit to save the environment when it comes to returned and excess stock?
Globally there is a huge demand to change the way we interact with and treat the natural world, particularly since…
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Clothing & Shoes
Puma sees shares dip over sales slowdown warning for 2019
Footwear retailer Puma has seen its shares drop 2.66% in early trading after forecasting a slowdown in sales and profit…
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Economy
UK inflation hits two-year low in January
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) 12-month rate fell to 1.8% in January 2019, down from 2.1% in December 2018, according…
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Advice
Sustaining success: Luxury fashion and the environment in 2019
Environmental concern is high on the agenda for retailers of all sectors, shapes and sizes at present, and as we…
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Supermarkets
Co-op to launch first franchise store scheme
The Co-op has announced plans to develop franchise stores, which will be the first time the 175-year-old supermarket has licensed…
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High Street
West End retailers face £45m rates hike in April
Retailers located in London’s West End are set to face a £45m rates tax increase in April, according to a…
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