Latest retail news headlines
 John Lewis weekly sales rise 8.9%John Lewis enjoyed a sales rise of 8.9% in the week ending 28 January. |  M&S launches TV app with SamsungMarks & Spencer is to launch a TV app that will feature on Samsung Smart TVs. |
 Marks & Spencer to provide online shoppers with product recommendationsDynamic e-commerce personalisation provider RichRelevance® has integrated its personalisation and analytics technology online at MarksandSpencer.com. |  December flurry knocks the stuffing out of shoppers in JanuaryLower footfall to non-food stores last month compared to a year ago. |
 Comment: How retailers can ensure the price is rightHelen Dickinson, Head of Retail at KPMG, warns that after a season of heavy discounting retailers need to pay special attention to sustainable pricing strategies as economic conditions remain difficult. |  Co-operative Group to recruit 800 apprenticesThe Co-operative Group has announced that it is to recruit 800 apprentices, doubling the number who joined the business last year. |
 Halfords launches new campaign to promote cycling offerHalfords is to implement a national consumer communications campaign to bolster its position as a leading cycling retailer. |  Morrisons buys meat processing plantSupermarket chain Morrisons has agreed a deal with Vion UK to acquire a meat processing facility in Chesire. |
 Robbins moves to new role at TescoTesco has moved UK chief operating officer Bob Robbins to a new role in the business. |  Waitrose debuts new low fat food rangeWaitrose has launched a new low fat food range designed to help customers eat 500 fewer calories per day. |
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