Retail: The real Olympic winners - The Independent

Olympics euphoria has sent the sales of sportswear retailers soaring, but will the afterglow last until London hosts the 2012 Games, and who else might benefit? James Thompson ...

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Asian don't hate dogs - they're just rational about them - Times Online

North London, I can report, having moved there recently, is fantastic. Whereas my journey home to Brixton used to involve dodging police cordons and crack-addicted prostitutes ...

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Mothercare in £85m deal for Early Learning Centre - Edinburgh News

CHILDREN'S retailer Mothercare today confirmed it would buy out the owner of the Early Learning Centre (ELC) in a deal worth £85 million. The toy chain, owned by Chelsea Stores ...

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For or against Dartford project? - News Shopper

Corporate affairs manager for Tesco, James Wiggam, believes the supermarket will bring people back into the town which will help smaller businesses. Mr Wiggam said: "The challenge ...

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The following recalls have been announced: - Associated Press

- About 145,000 Chinese-made Kenmore and Kenmore Elite coffee makers, because the wiring can overheat, posing a risk of burns and fires. The coffee makers were sold at Sears, Sears ...

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Sasha backs up 'Invol2ver' with club trek - LiveDaily

Progressive house and trance DJ/producer Sasha [ tickets ] emerges this fall for a few club dates in support of his highly anticipated new set, "Invol2ver," which drops early next ...

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Stroller Activity Bars Recalled by International Playthings Due to ... - PR Newswire

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the ...

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