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Global retail trend predictions unveiled for 2018
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Global retail trend predictions unveiled for 2018

by XPRESS, 11 December 2017

The top five trends expected to shape the global retail market over the next 12 months have been unveiled by IGD, the international grocery research organisation.

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Pret to open first standalone vegetarian store
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Pret to open first standalone vegetarian store

by XPRESS, 19 April 2016

British food-on-the-go chain Pret has posted a 13.9% rise in sales, to £676.2m, for the 52 weeks to 1 January 2016, driven by sales of vegetarian options which experienced double-digit growth.

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Brewdog worker named ’employee of the month’ for prank that caused mass beer recall
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Brewdog worker named ’employee of the month’ for prank that caused mass beer recall

by XPRESS, 15 April 2016

A warehouse worker who caused 200,000 beer cans to be recalled following a prank, has been named employee of the month by Brewdog.

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Starbucks UK Expands Apprenticeship Programme
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Starbucks UK Expands Apprenticeship Programme

by XPRESS, 21 March 2016

Before David Elson became a Starbucks barista in the UK, he would have described himself as someone who was struggling to develop self-confidence. Today, the 23-year-old takes pride in remembering the...

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Eat
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Eat's recipe for success

by XPRESS, 15 March 2016

In 1996, Niall and Faith McArthur founded Eat, the sandwich retailer chain now frequented by busy urbanites. The first store opened in London’s Charing Cross, followed by 5, then 50, then beyond.

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Mulberry appoints new group finance director
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Mulberry appoints new group finance director

by XPRESS, 08 March 2016

Luxury brand Mulberry has appointed Neil Ritchie as its new group finance director.

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First rise in high street footfall in two years
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First rise in high street footfall in two years

by XPRESS, 23 February 2016

High streets generated their first rise in footfall in more than two years last month.

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Sainsbury
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Sainsbury's investor may support 'modest' rise in Home Retail bid

by XPRESS, 26 January 2016

Qatar Investment Authority is believed to be warming to idea of tie-up with group that owns Argos – at an acceptable price

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Tesco’s 5p bag charge delivers 78% reduction
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Tesco’s 5p bag charge delivers 78% reduction

by XPRESS, 08 December 2015

Tesco has announced that the use of plastic carrier bags has fallen by 78% since the 5p charge was introduced in early October.

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Period before Black Friday sees online sales slump!
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Period before Black Friday sees online sales slump!

by XPRESS, 20 November 2015

The growth of e-tail in October is at its lowest in 15 years, according to the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index.

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The John Lewis Christmas advert is the most anticipated of the year...what do you think?
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The John Lewis Christmas advert is the most anticipated of the year...what do you think?

by XPRESS, 09 November 2015

The advert tells the story of a magical and unexpected connection between a little girl, Lily, and a man who lives on the moon. John Lewis said the narrative aims demonstrate the power of connection a...

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Halloween Per-Person Spending to Rise 10% This Year
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Halloween Per-Person Spending to Rise 10% This Year

by XPRESS, 23 October 2015

The average American adult will spend $79.82 on Halloween-related items such as decorations, costumes, and candy this year, up 10% from $72.31 last year, according to data released in September by the...

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