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UKIP manifesto promises fines for big businesses that delay supplier payments
The UKIP manifesto pledges to stop big businesses delaying payments to smaller companies with the prospect of “significant fines” for offenders.
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Liberal Democrats commit to reforming business rates in manifesto
The Liberal Democrats have said the party remains committed to reforming business rates if voted into government next month.
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JD Sports profits surge: What the analysts say
JD Sports profits surged 22% during the year on the back of the strong performance at its sports fashion division. This is what the analyst say.
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Tesco takes full ownership of Euphorium bakery chain
Tesco has taken full ownership of the Euphorium bakery chain despite questions being raised over the future of the grocer’s strategy of buying non-core businesses.
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Forget the living wage, Government must tackle welfare issues, says BRC
Retailers have urged MPs to tackle issues such as childcare and benefits to help low earners, rather than focusing on “blunt instruments” such as the living wage.
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JD Sports success driven by health-conscious consumers, says boss Cowgill
JD Sports boss Peter Cowgill said the retailer’s recent success can be attributed to an increase in health-conscious consumers.
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Burberry sales increase driven by EMEIA and Americas operations
Burberry has recorded a jump in retail sales during its second half on the back of robust growth in its EMEIA and Americas markets.
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Next boss Lord Wolfson pledges to forgo bonus to finance staff pay rise
Next boss Lord Wolfson has pledged to raise shopfloor staff wages by 5% and offer a share of his bonus if there is a shortfall in funds.
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Former SuperGroup finance chief’s bankruptcy annulled by courts
SuperGroup’s former chief financial officer Shaun Wills, who left the company after being declared bankrupt, has had the ruling annulled by the courts.
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JD Sports profits climb 22% as products 'enthuse and excite' shoppers
JD Sports Fashion pre-tax profit before exceptional items has broken through the £100m barrier for the first time.
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Dixons Carphone sells The Phone House to German telecoms firm Drillisch
Dixons Carphone is selling its German phone retail business to telecoms firm Drillisch following a significant restructuring of the business.
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Breakfast Briefing: Retail news on Next, Apple and Tesco
Retail news round-up on April 15, 2015: Next chief to give up bonus; Apple Watch reaches 1m pre-orders, Tesco asks staff to stay active.
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Phones 4U creditors to receive one fifth of money owed following collapse
Phones 4U bondholders will receive between 20p and 24p in the pound of the money they are owed following the retailer’s administration.
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Greens pledge to increase corporation tax and end zero-hour contracts
The Green Party has pledged to implement the “living wage”, end the use of zero-hour contracts and increase corporation tax for large firms.
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Poundland may ask for more time to respond to 99p Stores takeover concerns
Poundland is poised to ask for more time to respond to the competition authority’s concerns about its 99p Stores takeover.
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Maplin records strongest growth since 2008 after focus on product and service
Maplin full year like-for-likes increased 4.3%, the electronic retailer’s strongest growth in seven years.
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Analysis
Analysis: March Retail Sales Monitor, sector by sector
Easter falling earlier this year caused a jump in like-for-likes and was further boosted by an improved food performance.
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Conservative manifesto at a glance: tax, new jobs and an EU referendum
The Conservative Party will unveil its manifesto today, Retail Week looks at the key points affecting the retail industry.
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Opinion
Blog: How can the retail supply chain adapt for the internet of things?
Planning for the internet of things is one way supply chain companies can get ahead in their competitive sector, says Katie Barker.
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Asos appoints Helen Ashton as its new chief financial officer
Fashion etailer Asos has appointed former Barclaycard and Asda executive Helen Ashton as its new chief financial officer.