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Retail pain keeps deals out of the shop window

More distressed situations are expected in the retail sector but executives say niche businesses will command premiums

UK furniture retailer Dwell was heading closer to administration last week, becoming the latest high street name to hit trouble.

Its woes follow a string of high-profile casualties, which have included music shop chain HMV, DVD rental business Blockbuster and camera chain Jessops.

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