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M&S launches new mobile shopping site

Specifically designed for mobile phones and mobile devices, m.marksandspencer.com allows customers to shop Marks' website and browse more than 24,000 products on the move. 
12 May 2010

Argos prepares for football fever with 'World Truck'

Argos has launched www.worldtruck.co.uk to engage customers before, during and after this summer's World Cup. 
12 May 2010

Business groups welcome new coalition but stress they want stability

CBI, FPB and BCC announce they are pleased with outcome of election and hope the new government is able to 'put aside their differences' in order to fix the economy. 
12 May 2010

Harrods sold for £1.5bn

London department store Harrods has been sold to Qatar Holding, the Qatari royal family's investment company, in a deal reported to be worth £1.5bn. 
11 May 2010

Latest BRC figures show sales drop in April

UK retail sales values fell 2.3% last month compared with 2009, with housewares below year-earlier levels but DIY showing strong signs. 
11 May 2010

Nearly half of firms want new election, says FSB

Small firms lack confidence in the economy after last week's election results, according to the Federation of Small Businesses. 
11 May 2010

DIY and home record sales uplift in April

BDO reports mixed sales for the month, with non-fashion down 3.2% but DIY boosted by good weather. 
10 May 2010

Election 2010: business groups react to political uncertainty

The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has called for MPs to put aside their differences and create a functioning administration as quickly as possible after last week's general election result. 
10 May 2010

Shoppers look online for outdoor living with John Lewis

Department store chain reports sales increase in barbecues and garden furniture on the web, boosted by "recent hint of summer". 
7 May 2010

Paul McCartney says let it be...&Q

Sir Paul McCartney revealed he likes to shop in B&Q in a recent interview with BBC Radio 4's Today programme. 
7 May 2010

HTA reveals response to EU pesticides consultation

The 12-week consultation period launched by Defra to discuss implementation of the EU Directive on the Sustainable Use of Pesticides came to an end on May 4. 
7 May 2010

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7 May 2010

Beam Group signs up for Product of the Year Awards

Beam Group has joined the growing list of big-name sponsors of next week's Product of the Year Awards. 
6 May 2010

Brand new market monitor

DIY Week has teamed up with retail analyst GfK to launch a new market monitor for the home improvement sector. 
6 May 2010

Clas Ohlson launches two new stores

Swedish retailer Clas Ohlson opened its sixth and seventh stores last week, in Liverpool and Leeds. 
6 May 2010

Grafton Group optimistic as UK housebuilding picks up

Despite €25m sales drop in January due to severe weather, UK trading improves with like-for-like growth in recent months. 
6 May 2010

TradePoint seeks tuneful tradesmen

B&Q's new trade counter division TradePoint has launched the 'Whistle While You Work' campaign to get Britain's builders whistling again. 
6 May 2010

Wickes launches next day delivery service

The retail chain has announced it will offer a new national next day delivery service covering its entire product range. 
6 May 2010

Poundland sold for £200m

Poundland has been bought be US private equity firm Warburg Pincus in a deal believed to be worth around £200m. 
5 May 2010

Shop price inflation jumps in April as Easter discounts expire

Overall shop price inflation rose to 2% last month, as seasonal promotions come to an end and commodity prices soar. 
5 May 2010
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