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Retailers see biggest-ever Cyber Monday
U.S. retailers kicked off Cyber Monday by launching a slew of deals earlier than usual over the weekend, seeking to sustain the momentum of a...
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British retailers call for business rates freeze
More than 50 British retailers, including Sainsbury’s, Marks & Spencer, Asda and Morrisons have urged the government to freeze business...
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Retailers react over new Labour Ministry decrees
Two decrees issued recently by the Labour Ministry allowing foreign students and asylum seekers to legally work in Cyprus under certain...
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UK to give small retailers 900 million pound tax cut – finance ministry
LONDON (Reuters) – British Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond is likely to give a 900 million pound ($1.15 billion) tax cut to small...
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In China, retailers cash in on “she” economy for Women’s Day
By Stella Qiu and Christian Shepherd Chinese retailers are cashing in on International Women’s Day, offering coupons and discounts on...
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French families plan to sue retailers over baby milk recall
Some French families are planning to take legal action against supermarket chains after potentially tainted products found their way onto shop...
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Under the leadership of Theo Paphitis, Boux Avenue has become one of the fastest growing retailers in the UK.
Since its inception in 2011, the company has grown its sales to reach £44.4 million and built a credible nationwide presence, with 29 UK stores...
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Aussie retailers prepare for battle with U.S. giant Amazon
Major retail organizations have come out fighting as American e-commerce giant Amazon prepares to launch its Australia operation in time for the...
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Retailers lose out if crossing points close
By Fiona Mullen January-July this year, Turkish Cypriots spent €14.7 million using plastic cards south of the Green Line, while Greek Cypriots...
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Clothing retailers in Sweden to start charging for plastic bags
In response to a new EU directive aimed at reducing the use of plastic in the European Union, clothing chains in Sweden will start charging...
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Retailers face perfect storm, says Robert Dyas owner and Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis
The owner of Ryman, Robert Dyas and lingerie brand Boux Avenue has warned that retailers face a ‘perfect storm’ this year. Theo...
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Retailers eager for 13th salary spending
Retailers and shop owners eagerly await for the payment of the 13th salary to give a boost to consumer purchases and the market in general....
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Hackers hold retailers to ransom, bitcoins reportedly paid
TWO well-known local electronic supply stores that were held to ransom by cyber-hackers who had attacked and locked down their software system,...
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UK Retailers readied for record Black Friday
UK Retailers are readying themselves for another record Black Friday despite suggestions of shopper “fatigue” after days of...
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Retailers slam MPs for rejecting Sunday shopping
The Cyprus Retailers Association landed hard on two opposition MPs known for their staunch support of the Sunday shopping ban, accusing them of...
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Brexit batters UK consumer confidence, retailers worry over sterling
British consumer confidence suffered one of its biggest drops in 21 years and the country’s largest department store expressed concern...
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Portugal bans junk food retailers in national health service hospitals
People waiting for medical appointments in Portugal will no longer be able to get their hands on a bag of crisps or a chocolate bar. At least not...
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Electric appliance retailers Scandia, MegaElectric sign merger deal
By Stelios Orphanides Ermes Department stores said that its subsidiary, electrical appliances retailer Scandia signed a merger agreement with...
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Electric appliance retailers Scandia, MegaElectric sign merger deal
Ermes Department stores said that its subsidiary, electrical appliances retailer Scandia signed a merger agreement with its until now competitor...