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NewsSports Direct to review staff conditions but insists portrayal of practices is 'unfair'
Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley will review agency worker terms and conditions but the retailer has insisted the portrayal of its employment practices is “unfair”.
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NewsInfographic: John Lewis sales rise as shoppers gear up for a mobile Christmas
John Lewis sales were up this week despite the mild weather, with sales of gifts and gadgets soaring in the run-up to Christmas.
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NewsRetailers poised for bumper sales as shoppers make last-minute dash to shops
Retailers are braced for a stampede as last-minute shoppers are set to send tills ringing to the tune of £5.9bn over four days from Saturday.
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GalleryStore gallery: Cycling specialist Rapha banks on new Spitalfields store
A chance for cycling fans to test-drive products helps cyclewear retailer Rapha stand out from the crowd at its new clubhouse store in London.
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CartoonBlower’s retail cartoon: The last-minute retail rush to Christmas
Retail Week cartoonist Patrick Blower’s take on how last-minute Christmas shoppers are rushing to prepare for the big day next week.
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VideoThe Retail Week: 2015 in review and the key factors for 2016
News editor James Wilmore and executive editor George MacDonald are joined by BRC chief executive Helen Dickinson to discuss the year in retail.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on M&S, The Hut and Holland & Barrett
Retail news round-up on December 17, 2015: M&S set to open first outlet in the Chinese capital city and The Hut Group in discussions to offload stake to BlackRock.
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OpinionRetail surgery: How to get the balance right on customer data
How can a retailer ensure it has the right balance on customer data?
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NewsFishergate Shopping Centre evacuated after suspicious package found
A shopping centre in Preston was evacuated earlier today after a suspicious device was found in the toilets by a member of the public.
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GalleryStore gallery: Waterstones opens on Tottenham Court Road
The UK’s biggest bookseller, Waterstones, has opened a 7,000 sq ft store on London’s Tottenham Court Road. View our gallery of the latest images.
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NewsPlus-size brand Scarlett & Jo seeks investment to grow operations
Plus-size fashion brand Scarlett & Jo, headed by Coppernob supply veteran Gifi Fields, is seeking investment to expand its operations.
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NewsScottish business rates review welcomed but large firms face hike
Plans by the Scottish Government to review rates have been welcomed but concerns have been raised over a hike in the amount large firms pay.
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NewsSupermarkets Tesco and Asda ramp up customer service over Christmas
Tesco and Asda have upped their focus on customer service over the Christmas period as shoppers are expected to rush to the shops next week.
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NewsPreparing for the future of retail: getting to know your people
HR professionals gathered recently to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by HR reporting and analysis in retail
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NewsB&M bags former Sainsbury's executive as operations director
Value retailer B&M has hired Martin Roberts, a former Vodafone, Sainsbury’s and Wickes executive to be its new operations director.
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NewsZen Internet backs businesses to embrace disruption at Manchester event
Online services business Zen Internet hosted an event on transformative technology at Media City, Manchester, on November 19.
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NewsBlack Friday boosts retail sales volumes up 5% in November
Retail sales volumes increased 5% in November as customers rushed online to take part in the Black Friday Sales extravaganza.
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NewsPets at Home appoints Graeme Jenkins as chief financial officer
Pets at Home has hired Graeme Jenkins as finance boss, replacing Ian Kellett who will take up the role of chief executive officer of retail.
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NewsLabour MPs pressure Prime Minister for investigation into Sports Direct
Labour MPs are to ask Prime Minister David Cameron to launch a cross-departmental investigation into controversial retailer Sports Direct.
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NewsTed Baker buys its famous head office building for £55.3m
Ted Baker is to acquire its distinctive head office building, securing a base for continued expansion.