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J.Crew to pop up in London's King's Cross
Ahead of its flagship store opening in November, American retailer J.Crew is plotting a pop-up shop and a design and scholarship project with Central Saint Martins fashion students.
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Next thaws after chilly weather hits high street sales
Erratic spring weather saw fashion retailer Next's high street sales swing between extremes in the first quarter, with revenues slumping as much as £12m in one week.
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InterContinental Hotels appoints Jill McDonald to board
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has beefed up its board with the appointment of Jill McDonald, president for McDonald's in Northern Europe, as it unveiled what analysts described as a "lacklustre" first quarter trading update.
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Selfridges to launch world's first shop drive-thru
London department store Selfridges is to launch a new service allowing customers to order goods online then simply 'drive-thru' to collect them without even having to exit their car.
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Sainsbury's grows ahead of rivals as it takes control of bank
J Sainsbury posted a 6pc rise in profits from its stores as Britain's third largest supermarket reaped the benefits of its campaign to match the price of Tesco on branded products and its sponsorship of the 2012 Paralympics.
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Questor share tip: Imperial Tobacco still a buy despite tough market
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High street enjoys 'respectable' April after fashion boost
Sales on the high street were "respectable" in April as the warmer weather led to a boost in fashion sales, despite restrained spending from consumers after Easter.
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Disney profits boosted by theme parks
Disney's theme parks and movie studio helped profits rise 32pc profit during the first three months of this year.
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Gareth Bale plans to put 'heart' goal celebration on clothing after filing trademark
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Diageo's Paul Walsh hands over the keys to an impressive drinks cabinet
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New Diageo boss will have a job to keep shareholders' glasses topped up
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Morrisons directors are refused bonuses and pay rises
Directors at Wm Morrison Supermarkets have missed out on bonuses, share awards and a salary increase after the retailer suffered a fall in sales and profits last year.
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CVC faces £10 hurdle in bid for Betfair
CVC would need to put around £10-a-share on the table to have a chance of buying Betfair, analysts said on Monday, as they reacted to an upbeat bid defence from the betting exchange group.
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Sports Direct launches sports news service
Sports Direct, the retailer founded by the owner of Newcastle United Mike Ashley, has made the unlikely move into sports news by creating a new website.
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The Met Ball 2013 red carpet dresses coming to a Topshop near you
The gowns worn by Met Ball 2013 guests Nicole Richie, Jourdan Dunn and Julianne Hough will be winging their way to a Topshop store near you.
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Bid target Betfair lifts forecast for profit
Betfair said full-year profit would be higher than previously forecast and increased its cost savings target as the online gambling company sought to ward off a $1.4 billion takeover approach by private equity firm CVC.
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Shop price inflation chilled by ice and competition
Price wars on the high street, April's freezing weather and falling commodity prices have combined to push shop price inflation to its lowest level for three and a half years.
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BT 'needs Sky's help' to succeed in sports TV
BT's £1bn-plus bet on sports TV could take years to pay off and depends for its success on a wholesale deal with arch-rival BSkyB, analysts have warned.
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Wal-Mart tops Fortune 500 list as Apple rises up ranks
Oil companies, retailers and car manufacturers dominate the Fortune 500 list of America's biggest companies, but gains by Apple and Facebook show the rising importance of technology companies as powerhouses of the economy.
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The Bottom Line:If Mr Cable has his way...
"If Mr Cable had his way, all the big banks would be broken up and bonuses would be virtually eliminated - a sure-fire way in my view of guaranteeing an end to the UK’s ability to compete as an international financial centre. Let’s not forget that this is a man who is on record as saying that everyone who works in a bank has an ‘aristocratic lifestyle’ clearly demonstrating his lack of understanding of the sector." A tough line on bankers’ bonuses could make a brain drain of financial talent a distinct possibility, warns Paul Marsden. Read more