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John Lewis Partnership weekly sales up by 10 per cent

John Lewis Partnership weekly sales up by 10 per cent

Stores reported sales of £52.46m for the first week of February.

PepsiCo plans job cuts despite revenue surge

PepsiCo plans job cuts despite revenue surge

Drinks company plans to cut 8,700 jobs, or about 3 per cent of its workforce.

Müller announce deal to buy Scottish dairy company

Müller announce deal to buy Scottish dairy company

£279.5m deal agreed for Robert Wiseman Dairies after swift negotiations with German company Müller.

Thorntons issues profit warning

Thorntons issues profit warning

Shares in the chocolate company slump.

The dark side of Brick Lane's curry houses

The dark side of Brick Lane's curry houses

Caterers form the first ever Bangladeshi workers union in the UK, to tackle poor working conditions and wages.

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Apple and Starbucks team up to offer free weekly iTunes download

Apple and Starbucks team up to offer free weekly iTunes download

One double macchiato with a bit of James Morrison on the side, please.

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Tesco's profits rise while their sales fall

Tesco's profits rise while their sales fall

The UK's biggest supermarket still struggles to revive its domestic sales.

Tesco to sell off unprofitable business in Japan

Tesco to sell off unprofitable business in Japan

After eight years of trying to break into the Japanise market, Tesco bids sayonara to its Tokyo stores.

Tesco threatens legal action against government body

Tesco threatens legal action against government body

Tesco has been issued with a £10m fine for its alleged involvement in a price cartel, but threatens legal action.

Thorntons announces closure of 180 shops

Thorntons announces closure of 180 shops

As Thorntons begins the process of closing 180 stores, they continue to look for new ways to overcome the tough market.

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