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Addis’ Emsa brand says pastels are set to be the key colour trend this year, and with that in mind has launched a new range of plastic dining ware in light green, light blue and lavender.

Total sales at Debenhams rose 6.3% but like-for-likes dropped 4% in the 19 weeks to January 13. The company is blaming its acquisition last year of nine Roches stores in the Republic of Ireland, which have relatively low-margin stock.

This month sees Tesco launch a 1,000-page catalogue to support its non-food Tesco Direct website.

Total sales at Dunelm Group for the 26 weeks to December 30 were £178.4m, with like-for-like sales up 5%.

The John Lewis Partnership says it is committed to doubling sales over the next 10 years. The £12b target would entail opening at least 10 new department stores and the creation of up to 35,000 jobs.