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Retail sales values decline amid consumer uncertainty

The decline in UK retail sales values last month are a ‘realistic reflection’ of conditions on the high street, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).

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Retail heavyweight Rob Templeman joins BRC

Current Debenhams chief executive Rob Templeman has been appointed chairman of the British Retail Consortium.

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Eagle Eye Solutions hires retail veteran Burke

Retail industry veteran Simon Burke has joined mobile vouchers company Eagle Eye Solutions as chairman.

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GO Outdoors secures £30 million finance deal

Sheffield-based retailer GO Outdoors has secured a £30 million financial package from Lloyds Banking Group to support its growth.

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CBI: High street sales growth stays sluggish

High street sales growth remained 'subdued' in May, with retailers expecting a similar pace of growth next month, says the CBI.

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HMV Group agrees £53m sale of Waterstone’s

HMV Group has agreed to sell struggling books retailer Waterstone's to A&NN Capital Fund Management for £53 million.

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Mary Portas leads review into high street

Prime Minister David Cameron has appointed retail consultant Mary Portas to lead an independent review into the future of Britain's high streets.

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Small retailers lead website performance

Furniture retailer DFS holds onto the top spot in the Sitemorse Q2 Retail 500 Report, which ranks the best performing websites of the UK's retailers.

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TJ Hughes bought by turnaround investors

Discount department store TJ Hughes has been sold to private equity firm Endless LLP in a move that is fronted by retail entrepreneur Anthony Solomon.

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Morrisons takes first e-commerce step

UK supermarket chain Morrisons has secured the acquisition of online baby product retailer Kiddicare, and the rights to its technology platform, in a deal worth £70 million.

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TowerBrook takes Phase Eight off the rack

Investment manager TowerBrook Capital Partners has acquired a ‘significant stake’ in women’s clothing retailer Phase Eight, with plans to rapidly expand the business internationally.

Entrepreneurs

In the blood: Theo Paphitis interview

It didn’t take long for Theo Paphitis to return to selling lingerie. But this time he’s back with a new retailing concept.