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Bargain hunters flock to stores

Promotional spectaculars run by leading retailers this week brought bargain-hungry shoppers flocking to stores.

Published:21 November 2008 11:25
Author: George MacDonald

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Next's Wolfson: 'tax cuts should not be unfunded'

Next chief executive Simon Wolfson has said that any tax cuts in next week's pre-Budget report should be long term and sustainable.

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John Lewis confident of Christmas despite sales fall

Sales at John Lewis department stores fell 14 per cent last week, the retailer has confirmed. However, John Lewis head of selling development Barry Matheson insisted the chain is in good shape for Christmas.

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Business rates are out of kilter with the modern world

Retailers' focus is clearly on Christmas and if this week's Sales are anything to go by, stores are already worried that trade will be tough. So why do retailers have to convince the Government to revalue massive hikes to business rates for next year and 2010?

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Sir Terry Leahy: Retailers' vital role in regeneration

Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy believes retailers have a vital role to play in regenerating areas – even in the downturn. He shows Jennifer Creevy how his native Liverpool has benefited.