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• Sainsbury’s Mike Coupe to fight on after Asda deal blocked

  26-04-2019 19:13
  Board and investors back CEO despite his masterminding failed merger
  
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• Robot blamed for Ocado warehouse fire

  26-04-2019 18:56
  Impending tie-up with M&S reliant on online grocer’s automation technology
  
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• Robot blamed for Ocado flagship warehouse fire

  26-04-2019 18:56
  Impending tie-up with M&S reliant on online grocer’s automation technology
  
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• Big tech presents next chapter for UK gaming companies

  26-04-2019 17:26
  Independent developers see opportunities and hurdles on multinational platforms
  
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• Women bear the brunt of high street closures and job losses

  26-04-2019 14:21
  In 2019 the number of retail jobs held by women fell by 3.4% but for men it was down only 0.2%Debenhams store closures put at least 1,200 jobs at riskFull list: the 22 stores Debenhams will close next yearThe wave of store closures and job losses that is hollowing out the British high street has a disproportionate impact on women.Higher costs and the shift to online shopping have left many of the UK’s biggest retailers struggling in the past two years. The result has been hundreds of store
  
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• Debenhams decline is a symptom of high street struggling to survive

  26-04-2019 14:12
  Companies challenged by high rents, colossal debts and lack of investment in town centresDebenhams’ brush with collapse and the loss of 22 stores is only the latest blow in a damaging war of attrition being waged on Britain’s high streets. Related: Debenhams to close 22 stores: full listContinue reading...
  
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• Debenhams collapse a symptom of high street struggling to survive

  26-04-2019 14:12
  Firms challenged by high rents and lack of investment in town centresThe collapse of Debenhams into administration and the loss of 22 stores is only the latest blow in a damaging war of attrition being waged on Britain’s high streets. Related: Debenhams to close 22 stores: full listContinue reading...
  
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• Debenhams store closures put at least 1,200 jobs at risk

  26-04-2019 13:06
  Struggling retailer plans to shut a total of 50 shops but has yet to confirm all locationsFull list of 22 store closuresDebenhams has dealt a fresh blow to Britain’s struggling high streets as it announced plans to close 22 department stores, putting 1,200 jobs at risk.The struggling retailer intends to shut a total of 50 of its worst-performing stores but has yet to confirm the locations of the remaining shops at risk. The full closure plan, which equates to one in three of its stores, is
  
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• Why are comics shops closing as superheroes make a mint?

  26-04-2019 12:29
  The latest Avengers film is expected to take $1bn in its opening week, but the shops that are those characters’ natural homes are battling to stay in business With Avengers: Endgame set to break box-office records – it is predicted to make $1bn in its first week – it seems that the superhero business really is the one to be in. In Hollywood, at least.But what of the medium in which the superhero originated – the comic book – and the purveyors of the hundreds of comi
  
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• Debenhams to close up to 22 stores next year

  26-04-2019 12:05 via theretailbulletin.com
  The Debenhams department store chain has announced details of two proposed Company Voluntary Arrangements and plans for the closure of up to 22 stores next year.
  
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• Debenhams to close 22 stores in plan to save chain

  26-04-2019 11:12
  UK retailer uses CVA to reduce debt and return company to profitability
  
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• SUZOHAPP shows its innovative payment management solutions at Retail Expo

  26-04-2019 11:11 via theretailbulletin.com
  SUZOHAPP – a global market leader of software and hardware payment systems and cash management solutions – will be exhibiting at Retail Expo, Europe’s leading retail solutions show which takes place in London, UK between May 1-2.
  
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• Debenhams to close 22 stores: full list

  26-04-2019 11:02
  Department store chain’s decision for 2020 puts 1,200 jobs at riskDebenhams has announced that it will close 22 stores early next year, putting 1,200 jobs at risk.Here is the full list:AltrinchamAshfordBirmingham FortCanterburyChathamEastbourneFolkestoneGreat YarmouthGuildfordKirkcaldyOrpingtonSloughSouthportSouthseaStainesStocktonWaltonWandsworthWelwyn Garden CityWimbledonWitneyWolverhampton Continue reading...
  
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• US puts Pinduoduo on counterfeit blacklist

  26-04-2019 10:21
  China’s third-largest ecommerce platform not doing enough to curb fakes, says Washington
  
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• Shop Direct's transfer of returns activity to save 200 jobs

  26-04-2019 09:23 via theretailbulletin.com
  Shop Direct, the owner of Very.co.uk, is to transfer its 215,000 square foot Oldham returns centre to Clipper Logistics.
  
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• Waitrose to launch new premium frozen food range

  26-04-2019 09:05 via theretailbulletin.com
  Waitrose is launching a new premium frozen meal range following an increase in the popularity of frozen ready meals.
  
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• Fred Perry and Belstaff take stores on Glasgow's Ingram Street

  26-04-2019 09:05 via theretailbulletin.com
  Premium fashion brands Fred Perry and Belstaff are joining the line-up at Glasgow’s Ingram Street.
  
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• Slower UK order growth drags on Just Eat’s expansion

  26-04-2019 08:40
  Warm weather and integration of Hungryhouse weigh on food delivery group’s UK growth
  
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• Last call: half price rate for Retail Customer Engagement Conference

  26-04-2019 08:15 via theretailbulletin.com
  There's still time to join the 100 plus retailers attending this year's Retail Customer Engagement Summit on 5 June. And still time for retailers to save a whopping £125 on the £250 ticket price when using the discount code RETAILER50 when booking!
  
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• True Omni-Channel POS Printing

  26-04-2019 07:57 via theretailbulletin.com
  Star Micronicsintroduces the new mC-Print2 and mC-Print3 thermal receipt printers, part of Star's new mCollection at RetailEXPO.
  
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• Amazon: shipping shape

  26-04-2019 03:31
  Online retailer’s traditional business is in a strong position, but any advantage helps
  
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• Amazon to roll out one-day shipping worldwide

  26-04-2019 01:32
  Online retailer beats estimates as profits more than double in first quarter
  
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