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Blow to pub owner trying to restructure its £2.4bn debt burden

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UK lens market open to more online sales

Consumers slow to see attraction of buying contacts on the web

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Jan 23, 2013

WH Smith sees no boost from HMV collapse

Chief executive says DVD and CD market ‘just not profitable’

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Li & Fung: devotion turns to doubt

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Jan 23, 2013

Coach weighed down by tough holiday season

Sluggish recovery from superstorm Sandy hurts second-quarter sales

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The City needs its own referendum

Jan 22, 2013

European red tape delays Ikea openings

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Jan 22, 2013

Rose’s arrival raises questions on Ocado future

Speculation stirred on possible sale of online grocer

Jan 22, 2013

Rose seen as dealmaker for online grocer

Positive reaction to new chairman of Ocado

Jan 22, 2013

Undertaker Dignity buys northern rival Yew

Only quoted funeral services group continues consolidation

Jan 22, 2013

Hilco UK buys debt of HMV to gain control

Restructuring group strikes deal with failed retailer’s banks

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Jan 22, 2013

Sir Stuart back at the controls

Debonair retailer takes on Ocado chairmanship

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Ocado makes for a tough Rose comeback

Former M&S boss makes a return to high-visibility retailing

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Phones 4u taps EE’s superfast 4G network

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