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Sports Direct opens first flagship in the Nordics

Frasers Group has opened a Sports Direct shop in Finland, marking the sportswear brand’s first flagship in the Nordics. The store, which opened on 29 May in Helsinki Citycenter Mall, spans two floors ...

Retailers face fresh value battle as lower-income shoppers cut back

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Very Group adds InPost locker delivery across Very and Littlewoods

The Very Group has partnered with InPost UK to offer customers a new locker delivery option across Very and Littlewoods. The multi-category online retailer will now allow shoppers to collect orders ...

Vinted brand strength could fuel second-hand growth beyond fashion

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New data shows shoplifting offences are surging in parts of the UK

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Ocado shares surge after Asda ecommerce deal

"at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url=" Group shares jumped 12 per cent after Asda agreed to license its ecommerce software, handing the technology firm a much-needed boost after a difficult period ...

East of England Co-op to pay £1m dividend to more than 100,000 members

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How Square helped Chirpy turn first-time visitors into devoted regulars

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Q&A: Lipton Tea & Infusions’ Elle Barker on turning tap water into a category opportunity

Tea has always been a predictable business; hot drinks in cold weather creating a steady demand with consumers sticking to ...

Summer staples soar as shoppers battle record May heatwave

Retailers are reporting a sharp rise in demand for fans, ice cubes, sunscreen, barbecues and outdoor living products as the ...

John Lewis closes Blakelands distribution centre after 40 years

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ASOS expands menswear offer with nine new brands including Gap

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