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Department Stores
Debenhams chairman ousted by Mike Ashley
The chairman of Debenhams, Sir Ian Cheshire, has resigned with immediate effect after Mike Ashley and other shareholders voted him…
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Department Stores
John Lewis staff face missing out on bonus for first time since 1953
John Lewis staff could lose their share of the department store giant’s profit for the first time since 1953. Traditionally,…
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Entertainment
HMV ‘denied’ £3.35m tax lifeline before administration
Beleaguered music and film retailer, HMV, who officially fell into administration during the festive period, was denied a £3.35m government…
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Supermarkets
Morrisons posts fourth consecutive year of Christmas growth
Supermarket giant Morrisons’ group like-for-like sales increased by 3.6% for the nine weeks to 6 January 2019, its fourth consecutive…
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High Street
Dunelm posts 9% revenue surge over festive period
Homeware retailer Dunelm has posted a 9% increase in total like-for-like revenues during the 13-week period ending 29 December, including…
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Economy
Gaming market now bigger than video and music combined
The video games market now accounts for more than half of the entire UK entertainment market (51.3%), the Entertainment Retailer…
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High Street
McColl’s appoints Robbie Bell as CFO
Convenience retailer McColl’s has appointed Robbie Bell to its board as chief financial officer. Bell is moving on from his…
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Comment
Why shoppers are holding on to smartphones and laptops for longer than ever
In the golden era of technology, gadgets have become increasingly consumable as shoppers now upgrade to the latest models and…
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Economy
London’s West End to receive £186m pre-Christmas boost
Shoppers visiting London’s West End are expected to spend £186m in the final three days before Christmas, according to New…
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Analysis
The shift towards conscious consumerism
The UK’s ethical retail sector has grown by more than £40bn since 2008, with households spending an average of £1,263…
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