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News
McColl's boss James Lancaster to step down and become non-exec chairman
McColl’s veteran chief executive James Lancaster is stepping down from his role at the retailer he founded more than 40 years ago.
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Tesco agrees $12m payout to US investors following accounting scandal
Tesco is to pay $12m (£8m) to US investors to end legal action following the accounting scandal that rocked the supermarket giant last year.
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John Lewis bans staff from snapping up Black Friday deals on its website
Department store John Lewis has banned its staff from using their discounts to snap up online bargains on Black Friday this year.
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River Island launches ‘click and don’t collect’ service for busy shoppers
River Island has unveiled an innovative delivery service for online shoppers who cannot pick up products ordered for in-store collection.
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Video
Watch: John Lewis' distribution centre prepares for Black Friday
John Lewis’ director of national distribution took us on a tour of the retailer’s main site to explain how it is preparing for Black Friday.
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News
Breakfast briefing: Retail news on Pets at Home, Tesco and John Lewis
Retail news round-up on November 26, 2015: Pets at Home promises national living wage to young workers and Tesco's US shareholder lawsuit settlement.
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Data
Data: Gauge Black Friday performance with our live data feed
How is Black Friday playing out for retailers? You can gauge the trend using this live data feed that tracks address ‘look-ups’ online.
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EBay braced for 9 million shopper visits to UK marketplace on Black Friday
Around 9 million bargain-hungry Brits are set to log on to eBay’s UK site on Black Friday as the online marketplace prepares for a sales rush.
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Analysis
Start-up of the week: Mobile rewards programme SyncSpot
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week SyncSpot is in the spotlight.
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News
Business rates remain 'elephant in the room' – Autumn statement reaction
George Osborne has said the results of the business rates review will be delayed until his next Budget. This is how the industry reacted.
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News
How retail can learn from the grocery sector to build supplier relationships
The public still thinks retailers are dominated by those whose large market shares places them in an unfair position against suppliers.
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Signet's third-quarter UK sales grow but revenues hit by exchange rates
Ernest Jones owner Signet has posted a 4.1% increase in like-for-like sales within its UK jewellery division during the third quarter.
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News
Mayors could raise business rates under new system as full review delayed
Chancellor George Osborne has confirmed plans to scrap the uniform business rate but said mayors will be able to increase rates.
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Retail Week Live 2016: Bringing together retail’s brightest minds
Live 2016 is set to be the most progressive yet, bringing together retail’s brightest minds to advance the retail industry.
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Tesco drivers and warehouse staff threaten Christmas strike action over pay
Hundreds of Tesco delivery drivers and warehouse staff have threatened to go on strike ahead of the crucial Christmas trading period.
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West End retailers poised to rake in almost £100m on Black Friday
Retailers in London’s West End are poised for a near £100m sales rush on Black Friday as bargain-hungry shoppers flock to the region.
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Opinion
Opinion: Financial planning for Black Friday 2016 needs to start now
Despite high-profile exceptions, more retailers than ever are participating in Black Friday, and many have already launched their discounts.
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News
Findel half-year profits flat as sale of Kitbag business is delayed
Home shopping group Findel has reported flat half-year sales and profits while the sale of its Kitbag business has been delayed.
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Arcadia posts rise in operating profit despite like-for-like sales fall
Fashion giant Arcadia, controlled by tycoon Sir Philip Green, has posted a rise in earnings but like-for-likes have slipped in the new financial year.
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News
Amazon Marketplace predicts UK businesses to surpass £1.4bn in 2015
Amazon predicts UK businesses selling goods on its Marketplace platform will hit the £1.4bn sales mark this year as a bumper Christmas looms.