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Market Report: Success in retail not always a good thing
Tuesday 21 May 2013
Next and WH Smith were victims of their own success as scribblers at Nomura downgraded the pair.
Think-tank joins the call for a freeze on high street rates
Tuesday 21 May 2013
An influential think-tank has become the latest organisation to call on the Government to alleviate the punishing impact of business rates in an effort to curb the spiralling number of store closures on the high street.
Manchester City begin to rebuild and rebrand for future
Tuesday 21 May 2013
Deposed champions arrive in US to unveil kit deal, talk players and announce a sister club
Strewth mate. Aussies wave goodbye to Britain as it becomes too pricey to stay
Monday 20 May 2013
The recession has seen Australian expats leave in droves, damaging a specialist economy
We can't turn back the online shopping tide, but we can change the way we think about high streets
Monday 20 May 2013
An average of one in eight UK shops now lies empty: in some areas, it's much more
British skier falls to his death near Chamonix in French Alps
Monday 20 May 2013
A British skier has died after plunging more than 3,000 feet while tackling a famous off piste glacier in the French Alps.
Whitworths snacks owner mulls sale
Monday 20 May 2013
A 127-year-old British maker of snacks and baking products has hired advisers to explore strategic options that could see it sold for more than £100m.
Luxury giant reveals growing interest in Joules, retailer to the county set
Monday 20 May 2013
L Capital, the private-equity arm of the world's biggest luxury goods company, LVMH, is among suitors plotting to make a major investment in Joules, the fashion retailer favoured by the county set.
Fashion Audit: Learned literature, tacky tats and new Choos
Monday 20 May 2013
What we love, we're not sure about, we're buying and can't wait for...
Maids to measure: Forget the taffeta and ruffles, bridesmaids are going down the aisle in style
Monday 20 May 2013
Brides are shunning traditional flounces, frills and dubious themes and turning to the high street instead to dress their bridesmaids in style, says Libby Banks
You Fitch! The case against Abercrombie
Sunday 19 May 2013
Abercrombie and Fitch, the US clothing retailer known for its preppy casualwear and toned sales staff, has always prided itself on being an exclusive brand, but it is currently alienating so many people, it will soon be a small wonder if it has any customers left.
Google boss Eric Schmidt may snub David Cameron over company's House of Commons grilling
Sunday 19 May 2013
Schmidt has also pulled out of an interview with the BBC, without giving a reason
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Far-right French historian, 78-year-old Dominique Venner, commits suicide in Notre Dame in protest against gay marriage
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Eyewitness Ingrid Loyau-Kennett gives extraordinary account of her confrontation with Woolwich attackers
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Woolwich attack: The EDL might have a sinister plan as a soldier is murdered in suspected Islamic terrorist attack
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