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Asda's supermarket victory over Tesco hailed as 'absolutely fantastic news' for Dundee
Almost 500 retail jobs will be created in Dundee after Tesco lost a two-year legal fight to block a bid by rival Asda to build a new supermarket in the city. (...)
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Dundee hopes to reclaim some of the Tesco jobs lost in 2006
Almost five years after Tesco's distribution centre in Dundee was axed with the devastating loss of more than 400 jobs, hopes have been raised that the supermarket giant's announcement of 20,000 new positions could ultimately benefit the City of Discovery. (...)
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Strong performance saves Overgate branch of Barratts
Troubled shoe retailer Barratts has pledged to retain its Dundee branch under its new management. (...)
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Edinburgh developer proposing new Perth supermarket
Plans have been revealed for a £30m supermarket development which would create up to 400 jobs in Perth. (...)
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Bananas! — Sturgeon accused of being on slippery ground with alcohol pricing claims
Scotland's health secretary has been branded ''bananas'' after claiming fruit and vegetables will drop in price once minimum pricing of alcohol is introduced. (...)
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'David Sands' name to disappear from high street with takeover by Co-operative Group
A Kinross-based convenience store chain which can trace its roots back 200 years has been taken over by the Co-operative Group. (...)
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Shoppers out before dawn to grab the best deals
Thousands of shoppers flocked to High Streets across the UK as the sales got under way on Boxing Day. (...)
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Canny shoppers ready to take advantage of the Boxing Day bargains
Shoppers could be in store for a Boxing Day bonanza as retailers are forced to cut prices to attract customers. (...)
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Some festive cheer for retailers
Retailers have received a festive spike in revenue as milder weather than last year has encouraged shoppers out, providing a welcome — in some cases crucial — cash injection. (...)
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Shop tills see drop from record-breaking years
Thousands of people in Tayside and Fife were out in the city centre for the last full weekend of Christmas shopping. (...)
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Christmas shoppers warned: fakes fund crime
With Christmas approaching, consumers are being urged not to support international organised crime by purchasing counterfeit goods. (...)
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Businesses relieved to see new-look Perth High Street officially opened
The eagerly-awaited Perth High Street repaving project was officially completed on Saturday and opened by Provost John Hulbert. (...)
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Federation of Small Businesses dismayed by Perth and Kinross parking charge increase
Higher parking charges in Perth and Kinross will damage fragile businesses already suffering from the adverse economic conditions, it has been claimed. (...)
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'Local hero' William Milne cuts ribbon on new Asda store in Forfar
After years of planning controversy and a less drawn-out construction phase, Asda has unveiled its latest supermarket on the former site of Angus Council's St James Road headquarters in Forfar. (...)
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Independents ready to fight their corner in Forfar's 'store wars'
Independent Forfar traders are preparing to mount a customer offensive to stave off a hit from the crossfire of impending ''store wars''. (...)
CISWO rates dispute puts Glenrothes Tesco store plan in doubt
Tesco's plans to create 400 jobs in Glenrothes are hanging in the balance after crucial land deal talks broke down. (...)
'Local heroes' will help Asda celebrate its big week in Angus
Two Angus supermarkets that have brought hundreds of jobs to the county are to open within a week of each other. (...)
Dundee retailers bank on having the right mix to tempt Christmas shoppers
Retailers in Dundee will provide a shopping ''experience'' this Christmas, despite claims that many customers are planning to cutback on spending this winter. (...)
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'A history of good service to the city' — iconic Dundee store Robertson's closing after 130 years
A 130-year-old furniture store in central Dundee is to close, with the loss of 16 jobs. (...)
Retailers pinning hopes on Christmas boom after weak sales growth
The countdown to Christmas will be a crucial period for Scotland's hard-pressed retailers after sales only slightly increased during the past year. (...)
