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Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. In England, the principal street of a country town, especially a market-town: usually the continuation of the highway.
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“RETAIL M&S Quarterly Sales Edge Up U.K. high-street bellwether Marks & Spencer Group PLC on Wednesday reported first-quarter sales marginally better than market estimates as the group's food business helped offset sluggish consumer discretionary spending, but the company continued to preach caution amid the difficult economic environment.”
“LONDON—U.K. high-street bellwether Marks & Spencer Group PLC on Wednesday reported first-quarter sales marginally better than market estimates as the group's food business helped offset sluggish consumer discretionary spending, but the company continued to preach caution amid the difficult economic environment.”
“The British high-street bellwether said net profit rose 16% to £612 million $986.1 million from £526.3 million last year.”
“LONDON—U.K. high-street bellwether Marks & Spencer Group PLC mirrored a divided retail sector Tuesday, reporting a rise in food sales but also revealing a real threat to profits amid heavy discounts.”
“We continue to push for the separation of risky business investments such as derivatives from high-street banking.”
“The Scottish Widows insurance operation is also expected be retained, and Horta-Osório has begun to rejuvenate the Halifax brand – inherited from HBOS – and position it as a competitor to Lloyds' high-street operations.”
The Guardian: Lloyds strategic review puts up to 15,000 jobs at risk
“What was once taboo (prompted by nightmares of Pierre Cardin's licensing deals) is now celebrated, as high fashion meets high-street shops like H&M and Target.”
“I hope the high-street shops that have been looted on Tottenham Hale don't leave.”
The Guardian: Tottenham riots brought out the best in my church | Simon Morris
“Equally, for the fashion conscious female, The InBetweener nestles perfectly next to high-street fashion with a touch of granny-chic.”
The Huffington Post: The Three Breeds Of Christmas Jumper- Which One Are You?
“Up to now, high-street banks have faced criticism for hoarding the proceeds of QE.Andy Clarke, Asda's chief executive, said that families were under pressure to restrict spending to essentials.”
The Guardian: Household finances squeezed by food and travel costs as inflation continues to rise
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