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Retail news round-up: Best employers; top brands; a reluctance to haggle

John Lewis has been named as the best retailer in the UK to work for, according to employee reviews posted on the website of jobs’ firm Indeed. Cosmetics company Lush was second, followed by IKEA, Marks & Spencer, Clarks, Pandora Jewellery, Harrods, GAME, Waitrose and The Body Shop. Lego has been voted the top brand

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Retail news round-up: Ascential shows ‘could be sold’; Bitcoin on high street

Spring Fair and Autumn Fair organiser Ascential has launched a strategic review of its exhibitions division as it announces plans to focus on its digital business. Press reports suggest that this could lead to the sale of its trade and consumer shows and generate between £250 million and £300 million. Its strong annual results revealed

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Retail Reflections: computer crashed and shop was happy to take my cash

Alan Monahan writes: I popped into my local coffee shop the other day to be greeted by a hand-written sign on the counter: ‘Sorry, we can only accept cash payments.’ Oh dear, their computer had crashed and the barista was painstakingly noting all transactions on a piece of paper. Never mind. I always carry cash.

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