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Online retail growth lower than average in pre-Black Friday lull

Despite showing a year-on-year growth of 12.6%, online retail sales figures in October were lower than average suggesting a pre-Black…

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Seven ways to prepare your business for Black Friday

This year, Black Friday falls on 24 November and will host discounts across many lines including electricals, fashion, and experiences.…

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Spending growth slows to 2.4% as consumers feel ‘inflation squeeze’

Consumer spending growth slowed to 2.4% year-on-year in October which, with inflation at 3%, equated to a contraction in real…

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Retail sales increase by 0.3%, says ONS

Retail sales increased by 0.3% in July 2017 compared with the previous month, according to the Office of National Statistics…

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Watchshop.com launches sunglasses boutique

Online watch and jewellery retailer Watchshop.com has added a sunglasses boutique to its portfolio. The retailer is currently working with…

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Budget 2017: Government unveils £300m business rate relief fund

The government has helped soften the blow of April’s business rate revaluation with a £300m relief fund for local councils.…

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De Beers starts production at world’s largest new diamond mine

Gahcho Kué, the world’s largest new diamond mine in the last 13 years, has officially begun commercial production. The mine,…

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VOHS: Cupitt Jeweller

Name: Asa Cupitt, Cupitt Jeweller Location: Bromsgrove Year established: 1946 Number of staff: 7 Website: www.cupittjeweller.co.uk What’s the history of Cupitt…

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Business Insights: Creating a great place to work

The most successful corporations spend huge amounts of time and money fostering a distinctive and positive working culture. Here M&S…

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Non-food shop prices continue to fall in March

Non-food prices in the UK continued to fall in march, as overall shop prices reported deflation of 1.7% during the…

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