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News
Bank holiday heatwave keeps shoppers off the high streets
The sunny bank holiday weekend delivered a boost to some food and general merchandise retailers, but fashion chains suffered as footfall tumbled on the high street. Garden centre Wyevale found the sunny weather a welcome relief after the deluges earlier in the summer. Chief executive Barry Stevenson said: “We were ...
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Opinion
Putting Fraser’s house in order
When the long-serving butler was told his services were no longer required at House of Fraser’s Howick Place headquarters, it was clear things would never be the same again.The winds of change have blown ferociously through head office since John King and Don McCarthy took charge following Baugur’s takeover of ...
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Toys R Us recalls Chinese-made crayons and paints
Toys R Us has recalled 27,000 Chinese-made paints and crayons from its US stores over concerns about excessive quantities of lead
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Sears underperforms in second quarter
Sales dwindle at both Kmart grocery chain and eponymous department store business
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EC slammed for anti-dumping tax proposal
Trade body says duty extension on energy saving light bulbs from China would be 'against competitiveness'
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Woolworths goes on advertising drive
Rolf Harris and Kelly Osbourne to star in tv ad for Woolworth's Worthit! brand
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Potter magic lifts sales at Barnes & Noble
The final Harry Potter works its magic for Barnes & Noble
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EBay faces French legal fight
EBay is facing a lawsuit that could threaten its existence in France.