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M&S offers up another 'one-day' spectacular

Sir Stuart Rose, the chairman, said that the decision had followed the success of the last M&S one-day sale, on November 20

Ashley under scrutiny from OFT over JJB

Entrepreneur forced to justify purchase of stake in JJB Sports after competition investigators said they would examine deal

JJB shares dive as OFT probes rival's stake

Sports Direct's acquisition of nearly 5% in the sportswear retailer prompts an investigation into competition concerns

Shop price inflation eases amid widespread sales

Experts forecast further falls in prices as retailers offer huge discounts to capture Christmas shoppers

M&S fires new shot in Christmas price war

Retailer will hold a second 20% one-day sale in the latest high street battle to lure cash-strapped customers

Tesco reports lowest growth since 1993

World's third-largest retailer reported third-quarter sales growth of 2 per cent, its weakest growth since last recession

Euler Hermes says premiums may rise

World's biggest credit insurer profit warning sends shares into freefall as claims from Woolworths' suppliers flows in

BBC meets with Woolies amid pension fears

Some 10,000 pensioners joined the retailer's creditors' queue as lenders discussed the future of its media publishing unit

Jobs slashed as Bowie Castlebank bows out

Owner of Klick Photopoint, Max Spielmann and William Munro Cleaners cuts 817 jobs and another 850 staff face axe

Uniqlo shines out among stricken retailers

Discount Japanese chain looks to expand its horizons as shoppers develop a taste for its low-price fashions

Tempus analysis: A little helps

The main concerns over Tesco remain in its UK stamping ground and some industry observers remain uneasy

Tesco discount drive fails to lift UK sales

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Shoppers leave Tesco for rivals

Consumers are switching loyalties to Asda and Wm Morrison, with £22m moving into the rivals' tills, The Times has learnt

Party season palls for Moss Bros as sales dive

A profit warning form the gentlemen’s outfitter sent shares down after sales have fallen behind last year's levels

Stella McCartney poaches Lanvin director

Frederick Lukoff will leave the French fashion house to take up the post of president and chief executive of Stella McCartney